Corral Creek
- 12.9 mi
- round trip
- 282 ft
- climb
- 8,696 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Corral Creek open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
As of · Source: USFS · Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Corral Creek is a 12.9-mile out-and-back hike in Idaho's Caribou-Targhee National Forest, on the Teton Basin Ranger District, managed by the Forest Service. The route rises from a low point of about 6,200 feet to a high point of about 8,700 feet, with an elevation gain of about 280 feet one way. The trail has a natural surface, and it's open to both horses and bikes. It is open year round. The climb is a steady one, and the route is rated hard. For the full trip, expect about 280 feet of gain on each leg, with the high point near 8,700 feet. Several other hikes lie within a few miles, including Garns Mountain about 2.3 miles away, Red Creek about 2.8 miles away and Henderson Cutoff about 2.9 miles away. Pine Creek Campground is about 5.5 miles away.
Local outfitters
- The Virginian RV Park27 mi away
- Greys River Cove35 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Route details
- Distance
- 12.9 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 282 ft
- Starts at
- LITTLE PINE/SPOOKY (about 8,480 ft)
- Summit
- 8,717 ft
- Difficulty
- Hard
Getting there
Park at LITTLE PINE/SPOOKY.
Season
Season: Year-round.
Questions about this route
How long is the Corral Creek on Red Mountain?
About 12.9 mi round trip from LITTLE PINE/SPOOKY (about 8,480 ft).
How much elevation gain is on the Corral Creek?
About 282 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Corral Creek?
It is rated hard.
Where does the Corral Creek start?
LITTLE PINE/SPOOKY (about 8,480 ft).
When is the best time for the Corral Creek?
Year-round.
Conditions and forecast on Red Mountain
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
