The Lander Tail - Idaho Falls, ID

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The Lander Tail


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The Lander Tail, which crosses the Soda Springs Ranger District, was the first Government-built wagon road in the West. Wagon trains used the Lander Trail as a cutoff from the Oregon Trail to the California gold fields. Today the trail is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A video, featuring actors, authentic costumes and wagons, is available to tell the real story of the Lander Trail. A Lander Trail brochure will help guide you during your drive over the trail and your walk through portions of the trail rutted by wagons and tree carvings left by early pioneers.

Facilities: The Lander Tail does not provide facilities.

Reservations: The Lander Tail does not accept reservations.

Best Time To Visit: The Lander Tail is open daily during daylight hours.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: Handicap accessibility is not available.

Rules: Unknown

Directions: To reach The Lander Tail from within Idaho Falls start out going north on Stonebrook Lane toward Stone Run Lane for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road for 1.1 miles. Turn right onto South Yellowstone Highway. Continue to follow US-26 West for 5.3 miles. Turn slight right onto East Iona Road for 3.2 miles. East Iona Road becomes East Owens Avemue for 0.2 miles. East Owens Avenue becomes East Bone Road for 1.1 miles. End at Caribou - Targhee National Forest.

Address

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Supervisor's Office

1405 Hollipark Drive

Idaho falls, Idaho 83401

Phone
General: (208) 524-7500

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