Ucon Pit
Idaho Falls, Idaho
| Address: | 3024 105th N, Ucon, Idaho |
| GPS: |
43°35'37.0"N 111°58'20.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
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This is a great set of hills. The hills are big. There's almost no obstacles. With hills on every side, it's almost impossible to find this place over crowded.
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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 Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Head northeast toward Poplar St (79 ft)
- Slight left onto S Blvd (407 ft)
- Turn left onto Birch St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Yellowstone Ave (381 ft)
- Turn left onto E St (0.3 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Riverside Dr (0.6 mi)
- Continue onto Fremont Ave (0.2 mi)
- Slight right to merge onto US-20 E toward W Yellowstone (6.8 mi)
- Take exit 315 for ID-43 toward Ucon (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto ID-43 N/105th NContinue to follow 105th NDestination will be on the left(0.2 mi)
The hill is just right off the highway. There's plenty of parking right at the top of the hill.
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