Cress Creek Nature Trail
Rexburg, Idaho
| Address: | 11761-11895 S Snake River Rd, Rexburg, ID 83440, USA |
| GPS: |
43°39'33.2"N 111°43'5.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.3-0.6 mi |
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Meandering along the scenic South Fork of the Snake River, the beautiful 1¼ mile Cress Creek Nature Trail will lead you on a journey through sagebrush-grass communities, over juniper covered slopes, and along a lush perennial creek. Cress Creek derives its name from the watercress plant, a favorite food of the moose that live in this area. With clear skies, prepare for an expansive view of the Snake River, volcanoes and farmland. The site offers ample parking, restrooms and trail accessibility, which attract a wide spectrum of trail users to the area. You will become familiar with life in the Cress Creek area as it is now and as it was long ago. If you hike quietly you may see deer, rabbits, small lizards, or possibly an eagle or a moose. The nature trail is self-guided with many beautiful interpretive signs posted along the way to assist you. The first half-mile of the trail is accessible by wheelchair.
On the northeastern corner of the trail, there's an overlook trail. Parts of it are pretty nice like the rest of the loop but some is barely recognizable as a trail. Parts of the trail are steep and parts of it go over some pretty loose rock. It goes for about a ½ mile all the way to the top of the hill. Just below the rim, there are several really cool caves. From the top, you can see from Rexburg to Idaho Falls.
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Rexburg, Idaho
- Head south on S 3rd W toward W 2nd S (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto W 4th S (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto S Yellowstone HwyPass by McDonald's (on the left in 1.1 mi)(2.0 mi)
- Turn left onto S 2000 W/
Archer Rd Continue to follow S 2000 W(5.3 mi) - Continue onto W 7800 S (2.4 mi)
- Slight right (0.1 mi)
- Continue onto S 600 E (1.2 mi)
- Turn left onto E 9000 S (0.6 mi)
- Turn right onto S Snake River Rd (0.8 mi)
- Keep left (0.1 mi)
- Continue straight onto S Snake River Rd (0.3 mi)
- Continue straight to stay on S Snake River RdDestination will be on the left(2.2 mi)
From Idaho Falls, take Hwy 26 northeast towards Ririe, follow the signs to Heise. Turn left onto the gravel road and go 1¼ miles to a small parking area with a Cress Creek sign and restroom.
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View From The Top Southeast
The main junction and bridge on Cress Creek added by endovereric
Dry Climate Trail 1
Paved trail added by endovereric
Dry Climate Trail 2
Bridge along the trail added by endovereric
View From The Top Southwest
Wet Climate Middle Bridge
Wet Climate From Upper Bridge
View of the River and Trail added by endovereric
Wet Climate Upper Bridge
View From Upper Lookout West
View From The Top West
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