Darby Canyon Cliffs
Alta, Wyoming
Rock Climb
An interesting cave by Darby Canyon is the major draw to this popular west slope hike, closely followed by intermittent waterfalls splashing down the canyon rim along with impressive displays of wildflowers. The Wind Cave snakes through the Darby Formation, a thick layer of 350 million year-old dolomite. The trailhead is located about 20 minutes just outside the town of Driggs. It is very easy to miss the turnoff from Highway 33. The turn off is south of the Spud Theater.
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- Leave what you find
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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 Rd (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto S Stateline RdPassing through IdahoEntering Wyoming(5.1 mi)
- Continue onto Darby Canyon Rd (1.1 mi)
Located at Darby Canyon Rd Driggs, Idaho
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