Mountain biking is exploding at Grand Targhee. New for the 2012 season are two new cross country trails that extends riding to new areas of the mountain. The new trails feature enjoyable climbs and provide unparalleled views of the Teton Range. Dreamcatcher chairlift offers access to the summit of Freds Mountain where intermediate and advanced riders can test their skills on miles of technical downhill rides.

With spectacular single track trails winding through wildflower meadows at the base area, and the longest lift serviced downhill trails in the region, Grand Targhee Resort has established itself as a national mountain bike destination. Trails at the resort will be showcased in a series of races over the next 4 weeks including the Wydaho Rendezvous, Pierre’s Hole 50/100, and the Targhee Enduro Mountain Bike Race.

Located in Teton Village, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has been working with Gravity Logic to build well designed freeride and cross country trails. The trails are situated near the base of the mountain and are chairlift accessible, providing riding options for all types of bikers.

The main attraction at the resort is the new jumps track “True Grit”, offering over a mile of tabletop jumps, large berms and creative rhythm sections. The trail leads riders directly back to the Teewinot chairlift and a 5-minute ride back to the top. Other highlights in Teton Village include Bronco, a flow track featuring banked turns that riders of all types can enjoy. Lucky Charm, the longest cross country trail, traverses the lower section of the mountain using wooden bridges to cross over rocky terrain before connecting riders back to enjoyable stretches of single track.

Incredibly accessible from the Town of Jackson, Snow King Resort offers access to one of the most extensive trail networks in Bridger Teton National Forest. Ranging from intermediate to novice, Snow King’s primarily cross country trails varying in distance. There is currently no mountain bike lift access at the resort, but access to the trails are free of charge, and well worth it.

Located just east of Snow King is the Cache Creek Trailhead, a popular mountain biking destination that is very close to town, with a wide selection of trails. A popular loop is to start at Snow King Resort, ride east along the Hagen Highway to Cache Creek Trailhead, and connect back to town using the Bridger Teton National Forest service road. Other popular rides at the resort include Ferrins Trail, Josies Ridge, and Sink or Swim. For a complete guide of trails at Snow King Resort, visit Trail Maps+, our interactive mountain biking guide.

Hoback Sports is located within riding distance of trails at Snow King and offers a great selection of mountain bikes for both rental and purchase. For questions about any of the trails, stop into Hoback Sports and speak with their professionals who are out riding trails in the region nearly every day.