Loon Lake. A home to the duck-like common loon. Accessible from the Ashton-Flagg Ranch Road (261). Mesa Falls. Approximately 14 miles northeast of Ashton, are Upper and Lower Mesa Falls. Lower Mesa Falls is 65 feet high and Upper Mesa Falls is 114 feet high. Accessible from Mesa Falls Scenic Byway (294).
Grassy Lake. A 320 acre lake located 41 miles east of Ashton with year long fishing. Accessible by the Ashton.Flagg Ranch Road (251).
Warm River Springs. Four miles east of Mesa Falls Scenic Byway (Forest Roads 150 & 154). Spring feeds into Warm River.
Winegar Hole Wilderness. Adjacent to Yellowstone National Park and is prime grizzly habitat. Campers should take extra safety precautions in this area. Brochures about how to camp in grizzly country are available at all Targhee offices. This wilderness is 90 percent trailless.
Sheep Falls. Three miles east of Highway 20 on Forest Road 163. It is a 1.5 mile hike to the Falls.
Palisades Ranger District
Bear Creek. A good summer drive for viewing outstanding scenery. Parts of the road are narrow and rocky. Caution should be used when traveling. Trailer traffic is not recommended on Jensen Creek Loop Road from Bear Creek to McCoy.
Fall Creek. Traventine deposits a mile up the canyon graphically portray the massive geological activity which took place millions of years ago. Fall Creek Falls spill from a height of 60 feet into the Snake River over an outcropping of travertine. No developed viewing points. Located off State Highway 26 on Snake River.Palisades Dam Road.
Palisades Reservoir. This area offers a beautiful drive, boating, fishing, and an observation point from which to view the lake, dam, spillway, and powerhouse.
Skyline Road. Provides a scenic summer drive from Fall Creek to the Brockman area with a view of the Snake River Mountains and the Tetons. Pickup or four-wheel drive vehicles recommended.
Travertine Springs. A lukewarm sulphur spring located three miles up Fall Creek above Fall Creek Falls.
Upper Palisades Lake. A beautiful high mountain lake worth the seven mile hike up Palisades Creek east of State Highway 26. Offers good fishing. Closed to all motorized vehicle use.
Waterfall Canyon. Scenic waterfall located three miles from Upper Palisades Lake in Waterfall Canyon will make the hike worthwhile. Closed to all motorized vehicle use.
Teton Basin Ranger District
Jedediah Smith Wilderness. The Jedediah Smith Wilderness Area traverses the upper portions of the west slopes of the Teton Mountain Range. Terrain varies from rough, rugged slopes and peaks to gentle benches. Accessibility varies from easy to difficult.
Alaska Basin. An alpine area accessible by horse or foot trails. Very heavily used. Because excessive resource damage could occur, open fires and overnight use by stock or by outfitter or guide parties are prohibited.
Fox Creek Pass. Closed to open fires. Very scenic.
Granite Basin Lakes. Very scenic area accessible by horse or foot trail. Heavily used.
Green Lakes. Good view of the Teton Mountains. Heavily used.
Moose Falls. Cascading Moose Falls in Moose Canyon attracts hikers to this area. Fishing is good. Accessible by foot or horse trails; moderately used.
South Fork Darby Canyon. Scenic area accessible by foot or horse trail; is heavily used. A wind cave along the trail is an added attraction.
Harrop's Hill Turnout. Beautiful view of Teton Peaks and Teton Valley. On State Highway 33 about 5 miles west of Tetonia.
Grandview Point. View of Teton Peaks, Teton Valley, as well as Rexburg and St. Anthony toward the Lost River Range.
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