Cress Creek Nature Trail is temporarily closed following the August 2026 Big Rock Fire. When open, this interpretive trail overlooks the South Fork of the Snake River northeast of Idaho Falls.
Plan your visit
11760 S Snake River Rd, Rexburg, Idaho 83440
- Admission
- No fee when open
- Hours
- Temporarily closed due to fire impacts
- Parking
- Trailhead access affected by closure
- Restrooms
- Normally available; access affected by closure
- Access
- Lower paved section normally accessible; trail currently closed
- Setting
- Outdoor
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🌳 Amenities & Features
- 📖 Interpretive trail, when reopened
- 🌊 River viewpoints
- 🦌 Wildlife habitat
💡 Good to Know
- The BLM closure remains posted at this review. Check the official page for reopening information before visiting.
- The lower paved trail normally provides wheelchair access; upper sections are steeper and gravel-surfaced. Normal amenities should not be treated as available during the closure.
Listing review date: 2026-10-15