Trail Creek Trailhead - Jackson
This front country trailhead is located just outside of Wilson, Wyoming at the base of Teton Pass, off of Highway 22 on the Trail Creek Road across from the Heidelberg. It is a paved parking area nestled in a beautiful pine, spruce and fir forest and is a great place to go to escape the summer heat. This is the main access to the Old Pass Road, which was the historical route into Jackson Hole, and is now a non-motorized, multi-use paved route that climbs all the way up the Pass. It also accesses the History Trail #4004D, which follows the old historic wagon route and is now a designated horse/hike only trail. Other trails including the multi-use Black Canyon Trail #4004, and the horse/hike only Big Rocks Trail #4004A. Several downhill mountain bike trails also finish here including the Parallel Trail #4004E and the Lithium Trail #4004B. No facilities exist on site. Two kiosks with maps. Cellular service is available. Trailhead has small loop and can accommodate trailers.
General Information
Day use only; no overnight camping allowed
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 43.491888
Longitude: -110.90823
Directions
Starting from the Town of Jackson, follow Highway 22 out to Wilson and continue up towards Teton Pass. Across from the Heidelberg take a left on Old Pass Road and follow it all the way to the large Trailhead.
Approximate travel details from the Town of Jackson, Wyoming: 9 miles, 16 minutes. Driving time from Jackson is approximately 20 minutes.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.