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Water Canyon

Near Atkinson Peak
Inside Targhee National Forest
2,731 ft of climbing

3.0 mi one way · 2,731 ft climb · 8,544 ft high point · Moderate

In Targhee National Forest · Idaho · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Water Canyon is a 3.0-mile moderate trail in Targhee National Forest that climbs 2,731 feet near Atkinson Peak.

Elevation

2,731 ft of gain and 157 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

6.8 mi from the trailhead
Pine Creek Campground
Campground · Wyoming
8.0 mi from the trailhead

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Atkinson PeakNearby · 2.7 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 3.0 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 2,731 ft
Descent: 157 ft
High point: 8,544 ft
Low point: 5,970 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Idaho
Camps within 15 mi: 6
Trailhead: 43.4749° N · 111.2136° W

Get directions Open the map

Falls Campground

Campground · Idaho

9.2 mi from the trailhead

Mike Harris

Campground · Idaho

22 mi from you

Open Canyon Trail

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Inside Grand Teton National Park
2,637 ft of climbing

4.7 mi one way · 2,637 ft climb · Easy

Grand Teton National Park · Camp 7 mi away

Mount Hunt Trail Trail

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Inside Grand Teton National Park
1,677 ft of climbing

4.3 mi one way · 1,677 ft climb · Easy

Grand Teton National Park · Camp 9 mi away

Teton Crest South

Ends at Schoolroom Glacier
Inside Jedediah Smith Wilderness
3,026 ft of climbing

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Jedediah Smith Wilderness · Camp 5 mi away

Alaska Basin Trail

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Inside Grand Teton National Park
3,177 ft of climbing

7.7 mi one way · 3,177 ft climb · Easy

Grand Teton National Park · Camp 6 mi away

Death Canyon Trail

Ends at Fox Creek Pass
Inside Grand Teton National Park
2,998 ft of climbing

7.8 mi one way · 2,998 ft climb · Easy

Grand Teton National Park · Camp 7 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Thu70°54°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri66°49°Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat60°46°Rain Showers Likely
Sun65°45°Sunny
Mon68°47°Sunny
Tue70°48°Sunny
Wed70°Sunny

Thu: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely · wind 5 to 10 mph SSE

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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