Near Garden Ridge Trail
At the intersection to Overall Basin, Overall Ridge, and the Garden Ridge trails. The Grand Teton in the background and some floral photography in the foreground. :)
Near Garden Ridge Trail
At the beginning of the ridge on the Garden Canyon side looking back towards the south/west.
Near Garden Ridge Trail
Looking down into Garden Canyon.
Near Garden Ridge Trail
Mt. Baird (Bonneville County's high point) can be seen just to the right of the trees.

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Garden Ridge Trail

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A spectacular ridge with views of the Grand Tetons, Mt. Baird and all the other peaks in the area.
1.8
mi
Distance
831
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.79mi
Distance
831ft
Elevation Gain
238ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
9,408ft
High Point
8,790ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Getting here is the difficult part, but well worth the effort. On the Idaho side Big Elk Creek Trail (Lower) to Dry Canyon or North Indian Creek to the Garden Canyon Trail lead to this ridge. High peaks will meet your gaze as you look out over the expansive landscape and deep steep canyons lay below. There are no shortcuts off of this ridge, stay on the trail. Being surrounded by a meadow of wildflowers up to your waist and the Tetons off in the distance is an impressive sight and well worth the effort. If you came up to the ridge via the Garden Canyon Trail or any other canyon, you'll be treated with an overview of what you just traveled up. The trail can fade off at points, but when in doubt just check this map in the Mobile App. The points where the trail will sometimes disappear are where there are thick meadows of flowers and brush. This is a good connector ridge and can lead you onto other ridges or other canyons.

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Contributors
Jeff Fullmer