Kelly Canyon

Kelly Canyon is an alpine ski area in eastern Idaho, in the Targhee National Forest. Northeast of Idaho Falls, it straddles the county line in the southeastern corner of Jefferson County and also in southern Madison County. The ski area opened in 1957, founded by E. Bud Johnson.^[1]

Key Information

Kelly Canyon
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Location	Targhee National Forest Jefferson County & Madison County, Idaho,  United States
Nearest major city	Ririe Idaho Falls
Coordinates	43°38′45″N 111°37′48″W / 43.64583°N 111.63000°W / 43.64583; -111.63000
Vertical	1,000 feet (305 m)
Top elevation	6,600 feet (2,012 m)
Base elevation	5,600 feet (1,707 m)
Skiable area	640 acres (2.6 km2)
Trails	26 - 35% easiest - 45% more difficult - 20% most difficult
Longest run	1.3 miles (2.1 km)
Lift system	1 triple, 3 double chairs 1 Sun Kid, conveyor belt
Terrain parks	1
Snowfall	200 inches (510 cm)
Snowmaking	yes
Night skiing	Mon-Sat, Day skiing on Sundays
Website	kellycanyonresort.com
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The summit is at an elevation of 6,600 feet (2,012 m) above sea level with a vertical drop of 1,000 feet (305 m), on 640 acres (2.6 km²) of slopes. Lift service includes four double chairlifts and a rope tow on the north-facing slopes. The terrain is rated at 35% easiest, 45% more difficult, and 20% most difficult.

The annual snowfall is 200 inches (510 cm), supplemented with snowmaking. The ski area is open seven days a week.

Kelly Canyon also has Nordic skiing and snowshoeing trails, just beyond the alpine lifts. The snowshoe trails are designated with Atlas Snowshoe markers for easy navigation.