Idaho · Cross-country skiing · Near Jackson

National Forest Development Road 253

0.4 mi
round trip
248 ft
climb
6,961 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is National Forest Development Road 253 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.

National Forest Development Road 253 is a short out-and-back route in Idaho covering 0.37 miles with 143 feet of elevation gain.

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  • Sleep close

    Pine Creek Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 1.3 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Big Hole BBQ

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 6 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Flat Creek Overlook

    Viewpoint

    In town

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  • Nearby · Jackson Hole Mountain Resort · Trail Cr Main Loop Xc Snow · National Forest Development Road 253
  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit National Forest Development Road 253

    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, 13.1 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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