Idaho · Hiking

Lower Timothy Creek

10.6 mi
round trip
3,609 ft
climb
8,145 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Lower Timothy 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.

Lower Timothy Creek is a 10.6-mile out-and-back hike in Idaho's Caribou-Targhee National Forest, within the Soda Springs Ranger District. The trail climbs from a low point of 6,609 feet to a high of 8,145 feet, with a total elevation gain of 3,609 feet over the course of the trip. The steepest stretch comes early on, at about 0.26 miles in, where the grade reaches 23 percent. The route is rated hard, and the Forest Service manages the land. The trail is open year-round, and the trip is estimated to take about 5.5 hours. The surface is natural, and the route allows both horses and bikes. Cabin Creek lies just 0.2 miles away, and Horse Creek is about half a mile off. Coyote Creek and Terrace Canyon are within about 2 miles. For an overnight stay, Diamond Creek Guard Station is roughly 5.6 miles away.

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