Guide: Palisades Creek Trail - IDAHO

Title	Palisades Creek Trail through Waterfall Canyon
State	Idaho
Nearest City	Swan Valley, ID
Type	Loop
Trailhead Coordinates	N43 - 23.89' W111 - 12.74'
Getting There	From Swan Valley Idaho head East towards the Palisades Reservoir. There were will be a sign to palisades creek trail. Turn Left at the sign and follow the road all the way to the trailhead.
Trailhead Info	There is plenty of parking at the trailhead and also a campground if you arrive to late to start on the trail.
Distance	20.6 TOTAL MILES: 3.9 miles until Lower Palisades Lake, 1.9 miles to the upper lake turn off (right), .5 to Upper Palisades Lake (west side), 1.3 miles to the Waterfall Canyon turn off (right), 3.8 miles to Waterfall Crest trail (turn right), .9 miles to Lake Canyon trail (turn right), 4.4 miles back to Lower Palisades Lake (turn left), repeat the first 3.9 miles back to the trailhead.
Difficulty	Moderate
Recommended Duration	2 days
Trail map link	http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/caribou-targhee/caribou-targhee/palisades/maps/05_09/Palisades%20Creek%20Trails%2009_10.pdf
Weather	This area is very green. It rains often to keep it that way. Make sure to pack your rain gear.
Water	Water is available along most of the trail. Bring a water filter. We recommend one like this.
Season	June through September (Trails are clear much sooner than the nearby Teton trails)
Fishing	Along the creek and at the Lower and Upper Palisades Lakes. See Idaho fishing regulation for rules and regulations.
Rock Climbing	Weeping Wall (a climbing area currently being developed by Dean Lords).
Ranger Info	Targhee - Palisades Ranger District (208) 523-1412 3659 E Ririe Hwy Idaho Falls, ID 83401