The Ashton-Tetonia Trail officially opened in 2010 and extends nearly 30 miles between the towns of Ashton and Tetonia, Idaho. The trail occupies a former rail spur once operated by Union Pacific (the Oregon Short Line). The trail includes five bridges and restored rail trestles.
I camped in my old truck and camper at the Warm River Campground. It is located on its namesake in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest of southwestern Idaho.
Upper and Lower Mesa Falls
The first day I rode my bike up the Fish Creek Road about 12 and a half miles; a rather steep and strenuous ride for this old man. Mostly forest views.
Day two I rode up the Railroad Right-of Way Trail Built on a former railroad corridor (1908 to
19340 that once provided tourist access from Idaho Falls, Idaho, to West
Yellowstone, Montana, the trail parallels Warm River for a few miles from its
south trailhead at Warm Springs Campground. About 3 miles north of the campground,
a short tunnel—original to the railroad—leads through a steep piece of terrain.
Unfortunately, the tunnel suffered a cave-in in 2008, so access is prohibited.
The trail has been rerouted just to the east, providing closer views of the
Warm River.
Day three I rode part of the The Ashton-Tetonia Trail officially opened in 2010 and
extends nearly 30 miles between the towns of Ashton and Tetonia, Idaho. The
trail occupies a former rail spur once operated by Union Pacific (the Oregon
Short Line). The trail includes five bridges and restored rail trestles.
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