Relay Ridge

If you want a trail with a view, this is the one! Shortly after starting Relay Ridge, you're treated to a beautiful view of the lower valley, but the best is absolutely yet to come. The trail steadily climbs up Packsaddle Basin headed for Ryan Peak with 2 or 3 noticeable campsites, but it's not a camping goldmine like other trails in the area. The real treat is the last mile and a half, where the ...

When to go: Summer and Fall typically offer the best window.

Vehicles: Jeep/Truck, SUV. Standard offroad prep applies: appropriate tires, ground clearance, and a basic recovery kit.

Upper Snake context

The Upper Snake wraps western Yellowstone — Island Park's caldera, the Targhee Forest, and the Teton Valley. Wildlife density is among Idaho's highest (grizzly, wolf, elk, moose), so bear-aware practices are baseline. Many drainages have seasonal wildlife closures. Rexburg, Ashton, and Driggs are the bases.

Best for drivers who understand their vehicle and the cost of a mistake in remote country.