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14.4 miles
Distance
4,166 ft
Climb
-1,909 ft
Descent
04:16:44
Avg time
2,257 ft
Altitude change
7,085 ft
Altitude min
10,002 ft
Altitude max
7,085 ft
Altitude start
9,341 ft
Altitude end
3%
Grade
-45.8%
Grade max
41.3%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2,162 ft
Distance flat
04:16:44
Avg time
CDT Targhee Pass Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLionhead
West Yellowstone, Montana -
AKACDT
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonLate June - First Snow
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land Owner
This trail is an astounding backcountry experience in the Henry Lake Mountains outside of West Yellowstone, MT. This area is on a short list for wilderness designations so ride it now and hopefully we wont lose a classic piece of MT/ID singletrack.
Trail is butter smooth and loamy at times, yet steep, technical, loose, and rocky with exposure elsewhere.
Do it as an out and back from Targhee Pass as far up as you dare, or shuttle a point to point starting at Raynolds Pass and Mile Creek Face Trail (this second option might be less strenuous
Access Info
From West Yellowstone drive west on HWY 20 towards Island Park. Upon reaching the pass take a left into a dirt road and park at the parking lot for the south side CDT trail. Ride back down the road and cross HWY 20 and ride up the steep, rutted 4WD road to the permanently closed gate where the trail goes around the gate. Alternatively, drive up to the gate and park here.
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Directions to cdt-targhee-pass trailhead
(44.675040, -111.274740)
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Frequently Asked Questions About CDT Targhee Pass
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Where is CDT Targhee Pass located?
CDT Targhee Pass is located in Lionhead, West Yellowstone, Montana, United States. It is part of the Lionhead trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.67504, -111.27474.
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How hard is CDT Targhee Pass?
CDT Targhee Pass is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for CDT Targhee Pass?
CDT Targhee Pass has 1,270 m of elevation gain. The trail has 582 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,160 m to 3,049 m.
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Is CDT Targhee Pass a point to point trail?
CDT Targhee Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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