Best Hiking in Wilson

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Idaho, Bonneville County

07 :18 hrs
8.5 mi
380.37402 ft
Extreme

Located in the Palisades Ranger District, the hike starts at Big Elk Campground near Palisades Reservoir in Idaho. It eventually leads into Wyoming through aspens, tall Douglas firs, sagebrush, and wildflowers. The route follows alongside Big Elk Creek through a canyon area that resides in the Snake River Mountain Range. Beautiful scenic views are offered along the trail. If you plan on camping, a wilderness permit can be obtained from a Forest Service facility or a registration box.

2

Wyoming, Jackson Hole

05 :44 hrs
5 mi
374.55322 ft
Expert

This route will take you past the beautiful Phelps Lake and into a portion of Death Canyon. It is an option to continue in the canyon as a multi day adventure but the route is plotted as a day hike out and back. Use necessary precaution in winter for avalanche safety and awareness.

3

Wyoming, Alta

03 :06 hrs
2.3 mi
430.9104 ft
Hard

The parking area is located near Driggs, Idaho at the end of Darby Canyon Road. The route offers a waterfall, a canyon, a cave, a river, and views. The canyon is large drainage on the West slope of the Tetons. The trail is mostly used for hiking, trail running, snowshoeing, and rock climbing.

4

Wyoming, Jackson Hole

09 :24 hrs
21.3 mi
1139.2063 ft
Extreme

This epic multi-day hike begins (or ends) at the Granite Canyon trail head. This trail can take any time between 2-5 days, depending on how many stops you want to take. A good campsite for the first night is Marion Lake. If you’re taking your time you can stop at one of the many lakes along the trail. For a 3 day trip, your 2nd night could be at the top of Cascade Canyon which will eventually take you down to Inspiration Point and Jenny Lake. The $7 boat ride from the base of Inspiration Point and the bank of Jenny Lake may sound like a bargain to shave off the last mile or so of your long hike.Note: Shuttle a vehicle to your end point (Jenny Lake parking lot). You need a back-country permit to stay over night in the Grand Teton National Park back-country.Take bear sprayTake a WAG BAG—much of the hike is above the tree line so you’ll need to pack out your waste.

5

Wyoming, Teton County

06 :41 hrs
10.8 mi
1244.724 ft
Hard

Challenging hike at Jackson Hole. Up and back wildflower-cirque trails.

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Wyoming, Jackson Hole

04 :23 hrs
4.8 mi
286.37793 ft
Hard

Cache Creek is your do-it-all trail. A simple, yet great, out and back with a few side trail variations is a popular trail for a variety of adventure types. On the edge of the town of Jackson, it's easy to get to this trail head.

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Idaho, Teton County

00 :56 hrs
2.2 mi
95.92566 ft
Easy

The Mike Harris trail is located in the Teton region and of the middle Rockie's partly forested mountains. Visitors really enjoy fishing, exploring local trails and sightseeing in this beautiful region. The nearby Trail Creek offers fishing for Yellowstone cutthroat and brook trout.

8

Wyoming, Hoback

02 :36 hrs
6 mi
291.54883 ft
Hard

While most adventure seekers are floating the river, there are also options to explore the Snake River Mountains on foot. This route will guide you from Dog Creek down to Cabin Creek drainage and campground, with great scenery and camping spots along the way. There are also options to extend your hike in to a more difficult adventure, such as climbing Wolf Mountain Peak. This route is plotted as a point to point hike so it is advised that you have a vehicle parked at the Cabin Creek Trailhead before beginning your hike at the Dog Creek Trailhead.

9

Wyoming, Alta

03 :17 hrs
2.4 mi
457.14404 ft
Hard

Located southeast of Alta, Darby Canyon Wind Cave is an out and back hike that features a waterfall and a cave. The hike begins in the forest and leads to a high shelf overlooking a gorgeous canyon. In early season, there are a few waterfalls when looking across the canyon from the shelf. Further along the route, there is a small waterfall that is a great resting spot. This waterfall usually dries up by August, but there is a bigger & taller waterfall just out of view in another quarter of a mile. The waterfall is right near the Wind Cave. Bring a headlamp to explore the first three caverns of the cave. You will need technical gear if you decide to go deeper into the cave.

10

Wyoming, Jackson Hole

00 :56 hrs
2.1 mi
173.79138 ft
Hard

Phelps Lake is one of the most popular day hikes in the Tetons for a reason. Beautiful vistas with wildflowers and lakes are everywhere. Take a left at the first trail junction (0.1 miles) and enjoy a view point of Phelps Lake at mile 0.9. Well traveled and steep switchbacks will lead you to your destination. The trout fishing is great!

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