Cache Creek Trial
Jackson, Wyoming
Hike
Hilly terrain with an elevation gain/loss of 850’. Groomed 4.6 miles to Noker Mine Draw on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, generally in the morning. Snowmobiles are allowed on the Cache Creek Trail.
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Be 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 Jackson, Wyoming
- Head south on N Cache St toward E Broadway (128 ft)
- Continue straight onto S Cache St (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto E Kelly Ave (0.6 mi)
- Turn right onto Redmond St (384 ft)
- Turn left onto Cache Creek DrDestination will be on the left(5.0 mi)
From the Jackson Town Square, follow Broadway east and turn right on Redmond Street. Follow Redmond Street and take a left turn at Cache Creek Drive. Follow Cache Creek Drive to the Cache Creek Trailhead.
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