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Lookout Mountain
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Caribou-targhee National Forest, Palisades Ranger District, Hawley Gulch, Poison Flat, Wolverine Creek, Leaning Fir, Table Rock Campground, Snake River |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest offers some really nice ATV trails and dirt roads to explore. Most of the trails can be described as mostly smooth but narrow and twisty with light to moderate elevation changes.
Poison Flat and Tablerock Campground are the preferred staging areas for those on four wheelers but those looking for single track trails should just keep heading east until you hit Wolverine Creek, Burns Creek or Black Canyon trailheads.
Group camping is permitted at Tablerock Campground and while there are no individual campsites, ATVs can enter and exit the campground to access the Hawley Gulch Trail. Kelly Island Campground is about 5 miles west and offers 14 sites overlooking the Snake River, but no direct offroad access to the trails.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | A non-resident registration sticker must be purchased. (As of January 2020, Idaho no longer honors stickers from other states.) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate and narrow terrain |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | permitted on designated forest service roads |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | (maximum width 50 inches) permitted on designated forest service roads |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | riders must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $50.00 RV: $50.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Table Rock Campground Fee - $50/first night, $1/person/day thereafter |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Ririe, ID | ||
| Address | Kelly Canyon Road, Ririe, ID 83443 | ||
| From: Idaho Falls, ID
1) Take Hwy 26 East about 20 miles 2) Turn left (north) onto N160E, continue 2 miles 3) Turn right (east) onto E100N, continue 1.2 miles 4) Turn right (east) onto Heise Road (road name will change to Kelly Canyon Road), continue 5.8 miles 5) Poison Flat Staging Area will be on the right (south). For Table Rock Campground: 6) Veer slight right past Poison Flat, continue 1.25 miles 7) Campground is on the left (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Caribou-targhee National Forest 1405 Hollipark Drive Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (208) 557-5900 mailroom_r4_caribou_targhee@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 6,400 acres (10 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 30 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 5000 to 6500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade | All | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Ririe, ID | |
| Diesel | Ririe, ID | |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Kelly Island Campground (208) 524-7500 |
 RV Hookup | Ririe, ID | |
 RV Disposal | Ririe, ID | |
| Campground | Ririe, ID | |
 Conv Store | Ririe, ID |
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