Continental Divide Road

4.7/5 (6 reviews)
This is a beautiful backcountry road that runs on in some spots and along the iconic Continental Divide Trail and bounces back and forth between Idaho and Montana. The incredible views along this dirt road will take you through fields of tall grass and wildflowers, up the mountains through Aspen Gro... Read More
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Highlights of Continental Divide Road

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Highest Elevation
8078 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
056
Nearest Town
Island Park
Nearest Services
West Yellowstone
Management Agency
Targhee National Forest
District
Caribou-Targhee National Forest Headquarters, Idaho Falls

Overview

This is a beautiful backcountry road that runs on in some spots and along the iconic Continental Divide Trail and bounces back and forth between Idaho and Montana. The incredible views along this dirt road will take you through fields of tall grass and wildflowers, up the mountains through Aspen Groves, and over the hill through stands of Pine and Spruce trees with breathtaking views of all the surrounding mountain ranges and lakes. This trail follows and crosses the borders of the Targhee National Forest in Idaho and the Beaverhead National Forest in Montana and is also the only way to access Henry's Lake Overlook which offers 360-degree stunning views as far south as the Teton Mountain Range 80 miles south. On a clear day, the Grand Tetons are very distinct on the horizon. This is a great trail for anyone that wants to explore some of the few sections of the Continental Divide Trail with vehicular access.

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1 Trail Concerns
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