Most popular questions
Frequently asked questions about the Caribou Trail Loop
The main trail is 95% Forest Service/County roads. Some have not been maintained for several years, and potholes and ruts are common. If you venture off to the 50” and motorcycle trails, you will find trails rated for every skillset.
There are several Forest Service campgrounds along the route.
*Check map for locations.
Alpine and Afton Wyoming have lodging and gas.
The Box Y up Greys River has gas and lodging, but reservations are recommended.
There are 5 trail heads with overnight parking available.
- Tincup/Bridge Creek @mile 101.3 on Hwy34
- McCoy Creek/Bone Rd parking
- McCoy Creek/Hwy 89 parking
- Alpine/Greys River parking
- Smiths Fork trail head parking
Download the avenza map for directions.
There is no fee to ride the Caribou Loop trail and all that is required is to have motorized vehicles plated or valid Idaho and Wyoming off road registration stickers.
The main loop is 200 miles long with hundreds of miles of secondary roads and trails. It is a long day on a side by side and we recommend taking two days to complete the loop and spend time venturing off to the various side roads and lakes along the way. Adventure touring bikes can make the loop in a day, but it doesn’t leave much time for stopping to enjoy the scenery.
There are rentals available in Alpine and Thayne Wyoming.
Drivers on the main loop must have a valid drivers license.
The main trail is 95% Forest Service/County roads. Some have not been maintained for several years, and potholes and ruts are common. If you venture off to the 50” and motorcycle trails, you will find trails rated for every skill set.
Forest Service and Bonneville, Caribou, and Lincoln County road and bridge departments.
Or call us @208 317 7289
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