236 Things to do near The Pit
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Bear Gulch
Ashton, Idaho
0.3 miles SAn 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
Warm River Campground
Ashton, Idaho
2.6 miles SWSlow-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
2.7 miles SWA 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
Mesa Falls
Ashton, Idaho
3.1 miles NWUpper Mesa Falls drops 114 feet and spans 300 feet across the Henrys Fork — just 0.2 miles of paved walkway from the parking lot, with platforms, handrails, and morning rainbow mist.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Kayak
Porcupine Creek
Ashton, Idaho
5.7 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
6.4 miles SFall 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
Sheep Falls on Henry's Fork
Island Park, Idaho
6.5 miles NWA 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
Flat Canyon Trail
Island Park, Idaho
7.2 miles NA 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
8.7 miles WFairly thick forest. Considerable underbrush. Lots of places in the area to play.
Airsoft, Paintball 17.5 mi
Tear Drop Lake
Ashton, Idaho
9.1 miles NEA 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
Horseshoe Lake
Ashton, Idaho
9.1 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 29.6 mi
Ashton to Tetonia Trail
Ashton, Idaho
9.3 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 0.8 mi
Conant Creek Pegram Truss Railroad Bridge
Ashton, Idaho
9.8 miles SWA 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
Sheep Falls on Fall River
Ashton, Idaho
10.9 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
11.9 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
River Rush
Ashton, Idaho
12.6 miles SWPaintball near Ashton, Idaho
Paintball
Big Bend Ridge Trail
Ashton, Idaho
12.7 miles NWA 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
Cave Falls of Yellowstone
Ashton, Idaho
14.2 miles EA campground right on the Fall River along Yellowstone's south boundary puts you steps from legendary fishing, with fire rings and bear-proof boxes at each site.
Camp, Hike 0.6-4.7 mi
Harriman State Park
Island Park, Idaho
14.4 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
Bitch Creek Trestle
Tetonia, Idaho
15.5 miles SEA Rails-to-Trails railroad bridge converted into an easy family viewpoint above Bitch Creek — part of the 30-mile Ashton-Tetonia Trail with more trestle adventures nearby.
Hike
