Chris Bruin

Imagine hiking through the expansive valleys of wildflowers and evergreen forests with grand views of the Tetons. That is exactly what this trail provides. The coal creek trail is an access trail to many other great trails throughout the Bridger-Teton National Forest. This gives the adventurer the option of a short day hike or a multi-day backpacking trip.Access to the Coal Creek Trailhead is c...

Access to this trailhead is a few miles south of the Islands in the Sky Visitor Center in Canyonlands National Park. An easy drive from Moab or Interstate 70. Remember to get permits and check in with the rangers if camping. If just doing a day hike then no permits are needed. REMINDER: There is no water along this trail so bring plenty of water if camping or even day hiking. Water spicket is l...

Rising high above the sage brush covered landscape, Mount Borah is the tallest mountain in Idaho and is referred to as the "roof of Idaho." This behemoth is part of the Lost River Range in the central part of the state. The strongest earthquake in Idaho occurred along the fault line in 1983 and rose the peak of Mt. Borah by over a foot and a half.Access to the Mount Borah trailhead (from Boise ...