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3.1 miles
Distance
1,789 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
01:30:37
Avg time
1,780 ft
Altitude change
7,032 ft
Altitude min
8,812 ft
Altitude max
7,032 ft
Altitude start
8,812 ft
Altitude end
10.9%
Grade
-6.9%
Grade max
150.8%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
400 ft
Distance down
554 ft
Distance flat
01:30:37
Avg time
Wind Cave Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
- Backcountry Ski
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Riding AreaJed Smith South
Alta, Wyoming -
Ref Number#033
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AKASouth Darby Trail
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Hiking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Backcountry Skiing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonBest in summer or fall.
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Popular trail up to Wind Cave. Most of the trail is easy hiking, with about a quarter mile of steep hiking near the mouth of the cave. The cave opening is large, like over 100' tall, but quickly narrows. A stream flows from the cave, creating a scenic waterfall below the mouth of the cave. In the winter it turns into a huge column of ice. It is possible to explore the cave system, but it should only be done by experienced cavers. People have gotten lost in the caves, requiring rescue.
Access Info
Although this trail is located in Wyoming you access it via Darby Canyon on the Driggs, Idaho side. Take East 3000 South from Idaho highway 33 -- the intersection is clearly marked. Go east until you hit a T intersection at South Stateline Road. Go right and follow the road up the canyon to the parking lot at the end of the road. The USFS closes the road up Darby canyon at the state line in the fall and reopens it after it dries out, typically in May.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(43.686630, -110.968790)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wind Cave
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Where is Wind Cave located?
Wind Cave is located in Jed Smith South, Alta, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Jed Smith South trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.68663, -110.96879.
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How hard is Wind Cave?
Wind Cave is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Wind Cave?
Wind Cave has 1,789 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,032 ft to 8,812 ft.
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Is Wind Cave a point to point trail?
Wind Cave is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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