Idaho · Hiking

Fox Ridge

4.9 mi
round trip
614 ft
climb
8,885 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Fox Ridge 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.

Fox Ridge is a 4.9-mile out-and-back hike in Idaho's Caribou-Targhee National Forest, within the Montpelier Ranger District. The trail rises from about 8,342 feet to about 8,885 feet, a climb of 614 feet, and is rated moderate. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is open year-round. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. That makes it a flexible option for a day on foot or on horseback, with the added option of a bike ride. Joe's Gap Trail lies about half a mile away, and Joe's Gap is about a mile off. Bennington Canyon is roughly 1.8 miles away, and Montpelier Canyon Campground is about 3.4 miles away, making it a good base for an overnight stay.