Flat Canyon Trail
Island Park, Idaho
| Address: | ~National Forest Develop Rd 153 Trail, Idaho, USA |
| GPS: |
44°15'14.5"N 111°14'10.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Trail Length: | 3.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Non-motorized use. souce: fs.usda.gov Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Add ResourceNever 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 south on US-20 W toward Riverside Dr (7.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Mesa Falls Scenic Byway/Mesa Falls TrailContinue to follow Mesa Falls Scenic Byway(4.1 mi)
- Turn left onto N Hatchery Butte Rd (4.7 mi)
- Turn right onto Forest Rd 150 (1.8 mi)
- Turn left (1.4 mi)
- Continue onto Flat Canyon RdDestination will be on the left(2.7 mi)
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