234 Things to do near Mesa Falls
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The Pit
Ashton, Idaho
3.1 miles SEA wide-open, locals-only shooting spot near Ashton with no one around — stay away from the main road and watch for other target shooters.
Airsoft, Paintball 0.3-0.6 mi
Bear Gulch
Ashton, Idaho
3.3 miles SEAn abandoned ski hill from 1969 with overgrown runs that still deliver great sledding — the lower run is fast and winding all the way down to the old ski lift.
Camp, Cross-country Ski, Hike, Sled
Sheep Falls on Henry's Fork
Island Park, Idaho
3.7 miles WA 25-foot waterfall cascading through a narrow basalt chute on the North Fork of the Snake River — a pleasant, rarely crowded hike compared to nearby Mesa Falls.
Hike
Warm River Campground
Ashton, Idaho
4.7 miles SSlow-moving warm water and willow-lined banks make this campground a perfect spot for tubing, trout fishing, and peaceful mountain biking at 5,200 ft elevation.
Camp 3.2-47.0 mi
Yellowstone Branch Line Trail
Ashton, Idaho
4.7 miles SA 39-mile trail from Warm River to the Montana border — open to backpackers, hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and ATVs through the Targhee National Forest.
Backpack, Cross-country Ski, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Flat Canyon Trail
Island Park, Idaho
6.4 miles NEA non-motorized trail in Island Park, Idaho — a peaceful ride through the forest with no engines to share the trail with.
Mountain Bike
Ashton Hill
Ashton, Idaho
6.7 miles WFairly thick forest. Considerable underbrush. Lots of places in the area to play.
Airsoft, Paintball
Porcupine Creek
Ashton, Idaho
8.8 miles SEA backcountry hunting, fishing, camping, and swimming spot in Targhee National Forest, surrounded by forests, meadows, a creek, and unmarked trails — bear country, so pack and store food carefully.
Camp, Swim
Falls River, Lower Run
Ashton, Idaho
9.3 miles SEFall River rises on Yellowstone's Pitchstone Plateau and flows about 64 miles before joining the Henrys Fork of the Snake River near Ashton, Idaho — a scenic river run worth knowing.
Whitewater 29.6 mi
Ashton to Tetonia Trail
Ashton, Idaho
9.5 miles SWA 29.6-mile multi-use trail along a converted Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way from Ashton to Tetonia — open to bikes, ATVs, snowmobiles, runners, skiers, and horses with 787 ft of elevation gain southbound.
Mountain Bike
Big Bend Ridge Trail
Ashton, Idaho
9.9 miles WA smooth, swooping singletrack network near Driggs, Idaho with low elevation change, multiple route options, and a long riding season — one of the first trails to dry out each spring.
Mountain Bike 17.5 mi
Tear Drop Lake
Ashton, Idaho
10.2 miles EA small, lively lake in the Targhee forest for kayaking, swimming, and an easy loop trail — family fun with primitive lakeside camping.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Swim 0.8 mi
Conant Creek Pegram Truss Railroad Bridge
Ashton, Idaho
11.3 miles SA spectacular converted railroad bridge with jaw-dropping views of Conant Creek hundreds of feet below — part of the 30-mile Ashton-Tetonia Trail, with vivid spring and fall colors and Teton backdrop.
Hike
Horseshoe Lake
Ashton, Idaho
11.4 miles EA lily-pad-dotted lake hidden in the Targhee National Forest with a gradual beach entry perfect for wading, a floating dock for jumping, and no motorized boats.
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Swim 0.6-4.7 mi
Harriman State Park
Island Park, Idaho
11.4 miles NWAn 11,000-acre wildlife refuge 38 miles from Yellowstone along Henry's Fork — world-class fly-fishing, hiking among wildflowers and wildlife, plus 24 miles of Nordic ski trails in winter.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Snowshoe
River Rush
Ashton, Idaho
12.2 miles SWPaintball near Ashton, Idaho
Paintball
Sheep Falls on Fall River
Ashton, Idaho
13.9 miles SEA local gem off Cave Falls Road where the river splits into multiple falls tumbling over each other — primitive campsites and beautiful views make it a great picnic stop.
Camp 14.8-15.1 mi
Mr. Bubbles Hot Spring
Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park
14.2 miles EA remote 15-mile backcountry trek through Yellowstone's Bechler region to a rare wild soak fed by a thermal spring.
Hike, Hot Springs
Sand Creek Frenzy
Ashton, Idaho
15.0 miles WThere are some woods back there and it is secluded. There are many places you can play just watch out for campers.
Paintball 2.9 mi
Box Canyon Trail
Island Park, Idaho
15.9 miles NA scenic 3-mile riverside singletrack along Henry's Fork in Box Canyon — open to OHVs under 50 inches wide, with river views most of the trail and great trout fishing.
Hike, Mountain Bike
