Bishop Mountain
Usa, north-america
N/A
2,385 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, listen up! Bishop Mountain Road (aka Forest Road 120) in Fremont County, Idaho is calling your name! Nestled within the Targhee National Forest, this gravel track climbs to a whopping 7,824 feet (2,385m).
Word to the wise: you'll definitely want a 4x4 for this one. The road is usually in pretty good shape, but you know, gravel. And keep in mind that Mother Nature often closes this road down from October to June, depending on the snow.
The payoff for the climb? Killer views from the summit, where you'll find a super cool lookout tower that's been standing tall since 1937. Trust me, the scenery is worth the trek!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 2,385 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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