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Cabin Creek Trail
Difficulty: Moderate Trail Use: Light
Length: Cabin Cr. T.H. to Dog Cr. Junction – 4.6 miles.
Elevation: 5950 feet at T.H. to 6650 feet at jnct with Dog Cr. Trail
Open to: Hikers, Equestrian, Mountain Bikes
Trail Highlights:
- This trail begins with several uphill sections following Cabin Cr. on its north side. The trail crosses steep open side slopes offering views to the winding creek below.
- The trail passes through several meadows including a large open meadow recently formed by beavers damming up Cabin Cr. Several beaver lodges are viewable from the trail and beavers can be seen early morning and around dusk.
- The trail continues to climb through a mixture of lodgepole forest stands and open sagebrush and wildflower meadows to a saddle which offers fantastic views of the Snake River drainage and surrounding mountains.
- The junction for users to connect to the Dog Cr. trail lies about 3 miles up and is clearly signed. The trail to Dog Cr. heads to the right while the trail to the left heads towards Wolf Mountain and is not a maintained trail. Continue towards Dog Cr. to reach an even higher open ridge with spectacular views. See Cabin Dog Loop Option below.
Options:
- Loop to Dog Cr. Trail #4069. From the mountain pass, travel another 3 miles downhill into the Dog Cr. drainage through open meadows and aspen stands. Hang a right at the trail junction, and cross Dog Cr. which has no bridge and can be difficult to cross in the early spring. Continue down Dog Cr. approximately 3 miles to the Trailhead. This option requires a shuttle from the Dog Cr. Trailhead, located 3 miles north of Cabin Cr. Trailhead, at the end of a two-track road just south of the Fall Cr. Road junction.
Important Information:
- Cabin Cr. trail is located within the Palisades Wilderness Study Area and is not open to motorized vehicles.
- Trail is located on USGS Quad Map for Munger Mountain, 7.5 minute
- Always check the information kiosk at the Trailhead for updated material on forest regulations and closures.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Call Tim Farris, Trail Supervisor @ 307-739-5414 for current trail conditions. |
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| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Cabin Cr. trail is located within the Palisades Wilderness Study Area. |
General Information
Directions:
From Jackson, follow Hwy. 89 South approximately 12 miles. Bear right at Hoback junction and continue along the Snake River. Once past the road junction for Fall Cr. Road on the right, visitors will see a Caribou-Targhee National Forest sign. A small dirt road is immediately after this on the right which leads to the Dog Cr. Trailhead. Continue down the highway a few minutes to the next turnoff on the right. Follow this rough dirt road about ½ mile to the trailhead at the end. The trail begins on the right next to the information kiosk. If visitors come to the East table Trailhead along the highway they have gone too far.
General Notes:
Cabin Creek Road is not maintained and is significantly eroded and not recommended for low clearance vehicles.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Camping
Horse Riding
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