Idaho · Mountain biking · Mike Harris Trailhead · Near Jackson

Grumpy's Loop

1.8 mi
distance
347 ft
climb
May–Sep
best months

Is Grumpy's Loop open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

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Grumpy's Loop is a 1.83-mile trail at Mike Harris Trailhead in Idaho with 460 feet of elevation gain. The route follows a loop shape within the Mike Harris Trailhead system.

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  • Sleep close

    Mike Harris

    Campground

    Campground · 1.1 mi from the trail
  • If it rains

    Flat Creek Overlook

    Viewpoint

    In town

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  • Nearby · Taylor Mountain · Black Canyon Trail · Moose Creek
  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Grumpy's Loop

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      33° / 9°

    2. Feb

      36° / 12°

    3. Mar

      44° / 20°

    4. Apr

      54° / 28°

    5. May

      65° / 35°

    6. Jun

      73° / 41°

    7. Jul

      83° / 48°

    8. Aug

      82° / 46°

    9. Sep

      73° / 38°

    10. Oct

      58° / 29°

    11. Nov

      44° / 19°

    12. Dec

      33° / 11°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Driggs, ID, 11.6 mi away at 6,120 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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