Sage Meadow
- 2.2 mi
- round trip
- 596 ft
- climb
- 8,105 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Sage Meadow 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.
Sage Meadow is an easy out-and-back hike in Idaho's Caribou-Targhee National Forest, within the Montpelier Ranger District. The trail is about 2.2 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 596 feet, and it rises from a low point of about 7,509 feet to a high of about 8,105 feet. The route is on natural surface, and it is open to both horses and bikes, so riders and pack animals can join the walk. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. The climb is gentle, and the trail makes a straightforward outing for a day on foot or on horseback. Wookie Ridge lies just 0.4 miles away, and Pinnacle Peak is about 1.2 miles off. For an overnight stay, Diamond Creek Guard Station is roughly 4.9 miles away, and Summit View Campground is about 6.9 miles away.
Local outfitters
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