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Porcupine

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 3.1 (7)

Another (better) up and down ride between Needles lodge (top) and Penny Lane ski run.


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Map Key

4.6

Miles

7.3

KM

Singletrack

8,383' 2,555 m

High

7,041' 2,146 m

Low

1,359' 414 m

Up

17' 5 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

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Description

A more exciting, but similar to Needles, way down from Needles Lodge. Excellent scenery through dozens of switchbacks on a mostly hard packed surface with occasional rocky section, loose rocks, and roots.

Follow the signs at several confluences and watch for traffic in both directions. This trail may be a better option for descending than Needles. It has better flow and it's shorter than Needles, with slightly more technical rocky sections.

There are a number of stream crossings in early spring.

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  3.1 from 7 votes

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Sep 9, 2023
Anthony Koberstein
Great alternative when Needles is closed. More rocky this year then normal so be cautious. 5.6mi — 9h 00m
Oct 9, 2016
Michelle Clark-Conley
No need for a DH bike here. Lift access XC trails, still some peddling.
Jun 21, 2015
The Duke of Earl Grey
Jun 16, 2013
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