East Fork Valley Trail

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E-Bikes Unknown

This trail is best ridden as part of the Potato Mountain Ride, which is best taken in the clockwise direction and allows you to enjoy the eastern end of the trail which is a nice, meandering singletrack. The East Fork Valley Trail can be ridden as an out and back as well for those looking for a longer ride. To access the trail, you can start at the western extent by taking a small trail from Dry Creek Road or the eastern end can be accessed from Hay-Knapp Creek (Eastern Segment). There is also an option to connect to the mid-point on the trail from Kelly Creek Road.

Once on trail, you'll start off by following the East Fork of Valley Creek. Depending on the time of year, there is a good chance that you'll be getting wet. Eventually the trail diverges from Valley Creek, and climbs over a ridgeline. You'll switchback through some dense forest, and then drop down to 432 and the Little Basin Creek drainage. From there, you're back to following the creekside, so enjoy the cooler temperatures and the sound of falling water.

Technically speaking, the trail has small drops/rocks/tree roots but nothing that is overly difficult. If you ride the trail end to end, expect a solid, steady climb followed by a similarly steady descent in either direction.