This scenic drive is in eastern Idaho about 50 miles east of Idaho Falls. It follows ID 31, ID 32, and ID 33 between Ashton and Swan Valley. The state highways are two-lane paved roads suitable for all types of vehicles. Six percent grades and sharp curves are encountered at Pine Creek Pass. The byway usually remains open year-round. Twenty miles are designated a National Forest Scenic Byway; the rest is a state scenic byway.
Teton scenic byway begins in Swan Valley with views of the Snake River and Caribou Mountains to the south. It then begins climbing through the Targhee National Forest along Pine Creek to the 6,764-foot Pine Creek Pass. Spectacular views of the Teton Mountains in Wyoming can be seen from here.
Several national forest campgrounds are along or near this portion of the byway. Near the byway’s southern terminus is Falls Campground with 24 sites, drinking water, and pit toilets. Just beyond Pine Creek Pass is a small national forest campground. Pine Creek Campground has 11 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, toilets, and drinking water. About six miles southeast of Victor is another public campground named Trail Creek; it has 11 campsites.
A variety of wildlife inhabits the mountains and valleys of the national forest. Elk and mule deer may be seen grazing in the fields; the best time to view them is early in the morning or evening. Other wildlife includes black bear, coyotes, and moose. Hawks can often be seen gliding on the wind currents.
After traveling through the national forest, the byway continues north across rolling agricultural land through the communities of Victor, Driggs, and Tetonia. The byway ends near Ashton where the Mesa Falls scenic byway begins.