Idaho · Mountain biking · North Fork Stump Creek

Smith Canyon Trail

1.0 mi
distance
468 ft
climb
May–Sep
best months

Is Smith Canyon Trail 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.

Smith Canyon Trail offers a quick 0.972-mile ride within the North Fork Stump Creek trail system in Idaho. This short but scenic route provides an excellent option for riders looking to explore the canyon terrain without committing to a longer adventure. Whether you're warming up, cooling down, or fitting in a quick trail session, Smith Canyon Trail delivers a focused riding experience in the heart of Idaho's backcountry.

  • Nearby · S. Fk. Sage Creek · Manning Creek · Pinnacle Peak
  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Smith Canyon Trail

    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

      28° / 6°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      33° / 7°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 16°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      49° / 23°

      11 wet

    5. May

      61° / 32°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      70° / 37°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 43°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 41°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 34°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 26°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      40° / 16°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      28° / 7°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bedford 3 Se, WY, 8.7 mi away at 6,355 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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