Dogs Leashed
E-Bikes
Not Allowed
Features
Downhill · Views
Snow in fall/winter/spring.
Overview
This is a great out and back trail for those looking for moderate flow. The route described here ascends to the wilderness boundary. Keep in mind, although the trail continues into the wilderness, bikes are not allowed in designated wilderness areas. Keep an eye out for hikers and horses, and enjoy the ride!
Description
This trail starts from Spring Creek Park Trailhead. The road to the trailhead requires high-ish clearance, and low clearance vehicles should park at Spring Creek/Willow Lake Junction. From there, ride the road to the TH, which is approximately an extra 1.5 miles.
The trail proper starts as an undulating singletrack that criss-crosses the road for ~1 mile. The trail then begins ascending through aspen groves and pine forest area. You'll hit the road again, but where the trail begins again is fairly obvious. You can ascend road instead of the trail for the first mile if you only want to ride the trail for the downhill. This also cuts off a bit of distance. The climb to the wilderness boundary is relatively gradual but demanding. However, the reward is in the views and the awesome descent. The trail is beautiful grade reversal after grade reversal with relatively little switchbacking.
Climb out of the forest to an awesome ridge with views to Fremont Lake below, White Pine to the south and the Wind River Peaks to the East. You just can't beat the scenery. The trail continues down to the forest and heads back out onto ridge for approximately a mile then dives back into the woods to continue up and out to an exposed bench cut that leads to the wilderness boundary.
Here, just turn around and enjoy the ride back down! It's fast and at times rocky. Overall it's a very lovely descent with a nice grade that will have you barely braking. The switchbacks, though few, do require some braking. Natural features include water bars, rock drops, root drops, wall rides, etc. I couldn't believe this was a hiking trail.
The only downside is the potential for encountering equestrian users. Like any other trail in the Winds, poor trail etiquette by any users can make the trail suck when muddy. Also, deadfall may require tree hopping.
Contacts
Shared By:
Blaine Myers
with improvements
by Justin Bowen
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