CACHE CREEK

OVERVIEW

ABOUT

The Cache Creek and Greater Snow King Trail Systems on the Bridger-Teton National Forest have the most dense concentration of trails in Jackson Hole. Running, cycling, hiking, and horseback riding options are just minutes from town.

Be prepared to share-the-trail as the first mile near the trailhead can be crowded at certain times of day. Even with the heavy use this area receives, wildlife is abundant and includes moose, bear, mountain lion, deer and many bird species. Make sure to pay attention to your surroundings and be prepared to encounter wildlife on the trail.

DIRECTIONS

CACHE CREEK TRAILHEAD

Starting from the town square, follow Broadway towards the National Elk Refuge and St. John’s Hospital.

Turn right, at the stop sign, onto Redmond Drive.

In .4 miles, turn left onto Cache Creek Drive.

Follow Cache Creek Drive for 1.2 miles until you arrive at the Cache Creek Trailhead.

NELSON DRIVE TRAILHEAD

Starting from the town square, follow Broadway towards the National Elk Refuge and St. John’s Hospital.

Continue on Broadway until the National Elk Refuge, then turn right onto Nelson Drive.

After .2 miles turn left to stay on Nelson Drive.

Just ahead you will see a small parking area at Nelson Drive Trailhead.

MAPS

Biking
Hiking/Walking
Horseback Riding
Winter Activities
Picnic
Pet Friendly

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DON’T POACH THE WILDLIFE CLOSURE!
During this low snow stretch of winter it is great that some trails like Putt Putt are compact enough for people to use. An important reminder for people recreating with dogs that - due to wildlife closures there is a leash zone along the Putt Putt trail from the Nelson trailhead to the Wiggle trail junction. This may mean you need to take an alternate route if you have a pet or borrow one of the free leashes placed around the trailheads. It is difficult to bike while having your pet on a leash, especially on narrow trails. We encourage fat bikers with dogs to use the Cache and Hagen trails and bring leashes for their pets while in the trailhead area (this includes 200 feet around all trailheads).

Our crew groomed Cache, Hagen, Gauging Station, Sidewalk, and Hagen Highway last night. We’ll hit River and Ferrins in the next few days. Get out there and enjoy it!

We groomed Hagen, Gauging Station, Sidewalk, Hagen Highway, and lower Ferrins. Lee Bushong is grooming Cache up to Noker Mine in the morning!

Adams Canyon Connector Trail Update
Our Trails Manager was able to finish the connection of the Adams Canyon Connector trail on the Rafter J side this week. As of now the trail connects from the pathway on the west side of Hwy89 through the old cow tunnel to the top of Adams Canyon Road on the east side. In the spring we will host a volunteer dig day for the community to help us connect the Adams Canyon Road to the Wilson Canyon Trail.

If the weather forecast proves correct, we won't be hitting the trails this weekend. But that means plenty of time to check out TCSAR’s 6th Annual WYSAW event! It's free and a great way to prepare for your winter backcountry adventures. The lineup includes industry-leading perspectives on decision making, risk management, and snow science plus adventuring in the Covid era.

Register at http://www.tetoncountysar.org/wysaw.

TRAIL MAINTENANCE REQUEST

Thanks for letting us know about downed trees or other trail areas that need maintenance. Our trail crew maintains 130 miles of front country trails in the Cache Creek, Munger Mountain and Teton Pass areas. Please consider making donation to help fund this work by donating online.