Coal Creek Trail
Alta, Wyoming
| Address: | Coal Creek Trail Head, Alta, WY 83414, USA |
| GPS: |
43°30'37.5"N 110°59'10.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Wyoming |
| Trails/Routes: | 4.6 mi |
Hike and Mountain Bike
Enjoy outstanding views from upper Coal Creek Meadows, this hike description travels just beyond the meadows to the top of Coal-Mesquite Divide where you'll enjoy some rather dramatic views of the Mesquite Creek Valley and the mountains towards the north, including Grand TetonCourtesy of tetonhikingtrails.com
More Information
Coal Creek Trail Hiking Trail, Wilson, Wyoming
The entry point to the southern portion of the Teton Crest Trail. Near Wilson, Wyoming.
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7005129/coal-creek-trailHike to Coal Creek Meadows in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Coal Creek Meadows: Hike to Coal Creek Meadows near Teton Pass in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Trail description, photos and elevation profile.
https://www.tetonhikingtrails.com/coal-creek-meadows.htmNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe 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 Alta, Wyoming
- Head south on Alta School Rd toward W Alta Ski Hill Rd (82 ft)
- Slight right onto W Alta Ski Hill RdEntering Idaho(0.5 mi)
- Continue onto Ski Hill Rd (3.5 mi)
- Continue onto E Little Ave (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto ID-33 E/S Main StContinue to follow ID-33 EEntering Wyoming(13.9 mi)
- Continue onto WY-22 EDestination will be on the left(3.6 mi)
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