Howard Creek Trail
Island Park, Idaho
| Address: | ~Unnamed Road, Island Park, ID 83429, USA |
| GPS: |
44°29'43.0"N 111°40'42.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Trail Length: | 4.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
The Howard Creek trail follows Howard Creek upstream to the old Taylor Creek Road. The old Taylor Creek Road connects the Howard Creek trail to the Continental Divide Trail. Howard Creek trail stays low in the canyon for most of its journey and offers a very primitive trail experience. source: fs.usda.gov Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Howard Creek Trail
Howard Creek Trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Island Park, Idaho. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Howard Creek Trail bike trail in Island Park.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/howard-creek-trail/Never 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.
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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 Island Park, Idaho
- Head north on US-20 E toward Forest Rd 139 (2.0 mi)
- Turn left onto Kilgore-Yale Rd (14.5 mi)
- Turn right (1.6 mi)
- Slight leftDestination will be on the right(0.7 mi)
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