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Targhee National Forest/Wyoming

Corkscrew

3.5 mi

Distance

1,391 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 52m

Est. Time

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Corkscrew trail offers a challenging hike through the scenic landscapes of eastern Idaho, likely within a forested environment given its listing in a U.S. Forest Service database. With a moderate difficulty rating, this 3.5-mile trail includes a significant elevation gain of approximately 1,391 feet, reaching up to 2941 meters at its highest point. The trail is characterized by its dirt surface and is not a loop, suggesting a linear out-and-back experience.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:2,061 ft
Max:2,941 ft
503 ft
1,007 ft
2,061 ft2,354 ft2,647 ft2,941 ft0.0 mi0.9 mi1.7 mi2.6 mi3.5 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

SummerFall

Highlights

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

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