Cherry Springs
Pocatello, Idaho
Hike
Just a short distance from Pocatello, the Cherry Springs Nature Area has thick green vegetation, an abundance of birds and viewing other wildlife. Take a picnic and a camera and head out on the trail. There are picnic tables along the trail.
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest : Recreation
Find and Discover Recreation Sites and Trails in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/caribou-targhee/recreationBe 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 Pocatello, Idaho
- Head southeast on N 7th Ave toward E Wyeth St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto E Clark St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto N 4th Ave (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto E Benton St (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto S Arthur Ave (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto W Putnam St (0.1 mi)
- Continue onto S Main St (1.3 mi)
- Continue onto Bannock Hwy (6.7 mi)
- Continue onto S Mink Creek Rd (0.7 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(0.1 mi)
From Pocatello, go 5 miles south.
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