IDAHO FALLS It’s time to break out the hiking boots, smell the fresh air and explore the scenery east Idaho has to offer. EastIdahoNews.com compiled a list of some popular hikes in the area that our readers said they enjoyed. We’ve listed 10 in no particular order. 1. Upper Palisades Lake The trail is […]
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is seeking public comment on a proposed project that would improve the steep, hazardous, and rutted dirt roads and trail leading to Packsaddle Lake, a popular recreation site in the Big Hole Mountains northwest of Driggs.
âAnyone who has been to the area knows how steep, slippery and difficult the trail can be,â said Jay Pence, Teton Basin District Ranger, in a press release issued Thursday.
The CTNF is planning to remove and reclaim stretches of FS Roads 381 and 951 and FS Trail 212, and reconstruct those sections in safer, more sustainable locations with less impact to natural resources. Currently 951 and 381 are too steep to meet road standards, and 381 travels through two meadows where large mud holes develop as drivers try to chart a course through the bog. The trail from the undeveloped parking lot to the lake is steep and eroded, and can be unsafe for hikers. The trailhead parking area will be relocated downhill to the intersecti
Changes in the works for Packsaddle Lake
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Example of road conditions accessing Packsaddle Lake
DRIGGS, Idaho (KIFI) The Teton Basin Ranger District is looking at making important improvements to the Packsaddle Lake Recreation area and is asking for the public’s input.
Located just outside of Tetonia, Idaho, Packsaddle Lake is a popular recreation area nestled within the Big Hole Mountains.
“Packsaddle Lake is a popular destination,” said Jay Pence, Teton Basin District Ranger. “However, anyone who has been to the area knows how steep, slippery and difficult the trail can be.”
Steep roads, poor drainage and other erosion concerns are often exacerbated by seasonal weather conditions, resulting in a less than ideal experience.
Some of the best day trips can be found locally in Idaho Falls. Find something fun for the entire family or make a date night out of these outdoor activities. Either way, don’t forget to pack your coat and some gloves!