Worm Creek
- 10.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,837 ft
- climb
- 8,391 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Worm 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.
Worm Creek is a hard hike in Idaho's Caribou-Targhee National Forest, within the Montpelier Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 6,550 feet to about 8,390 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,837 feet over a route of about 10.4 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail 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 practical choice for a longer trip with gear. St. Charles Campground sits about 2.7 miles away, and Limekiln is a hike about 2.8 miles off. Davis Canyon Campground and the Davis Canyon hike are each about 3.4 miles away.
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