This trip will meet at 8:00am MST at Wilson Backcountry Sports, 1230 Ida Lane, Wilson, Wyoming, 307-733-5228. Wilson is four miles from downtown Jackson Hole and there is a bagel shop next door to pick up a morning treat and coffee. From the bike shop we will shuttle to Harriman State Park where our ride begins.

If you would like to fish on this trip you must obtain an Idaho and Wyoming fishing license. You can buy an Idaho license at Tesoro gas station in Ashton where we stop on our shuttle the first day. You will need to purchase a Wyoming fishing license in Jackson before your trip.

Our trip begins west of the Grand Tetons in the Island Park & Ashton Ranger Districts of the Targhee National Forest and we have about a three hour shuttle from Wilson to get there. We begin riding at Harriman State Park. The park is a wildlife refuge and was a gift to the state of Idaho from the Harriman family. There is a wonderful trail system here. The easy winding trails will allow us to see all types of wildlife including trumpeter swan and moose. After lunch we will head into the forest to our camp at Pole Bridge on the banks of the Warm River, a good place for a dip.
TOTAL MILEAGE - 10-24 miles

Today we will ride south from camp on the old railroad grade originally built in the late 1800's. We will stop for lunch at Upper Mesa Falls on the Henry's Fork of the Snake River. Here the river is squeezed into a narrow canyon of volcanic rock, basalt and tuff, resulting in the thunderous falls, a 105 foot drop. The forest service has restored an old log inn, complete with some very interesting wildlife exhibits. After lunch at the falls, we will head back to the railroad grade. The first part of our ride this afternoon is a gentle constant downward slope with incredible views of the Warm River, so named because its flow is so constant that it never freezes in the winter. Our trail takes us through a restored railroad tunnel, quite an experience. Our camp for the evening is in a campground once again right on the banks of the Warm River with perfect access to a fine swimming hole for the kids.
TOTAL MILEAGE - 10-20 miles

We'll start our ride this morning rolling out of the pine forest and through the farmer's barley fields on a mix of dirt roads and pavement. We'll continue riding east on dirt roads with great intermittent views of the Grand Tetons in Wyoming. The Grand Teton is the tallest in the Teton Range at 13,700 feet. Relatively untouched by humans, the land has remained a haven to wildlife. We will pass lakes that are some of the few surviving trumpeter swan nesting areas and ride through green meadows under the Teton Range. There is a continuous climb today that gains 800 feet and we are rewarded with a lovely campsite at Loon Lake.
TOTAL MILEAGE - 11-27 miles

This morning we will leave Loon Lake and roll along the ridge, leaving the Forest for the John D. Rockefeller Memorial Parkway. When in season, we can snack along the way on wild Huckleberries. Lunch today will be at Grassy Lake Reservoir nestled in between Yellowstone National Park to the north and Grand Teton National Park to the south. This section of our ride brings us along the banks of the meandering Snake River. It is a beautiful open valley, scenic and undisturbed. On our final night, we'll camp in an improved campground as we are only five miles from Grand Teton National Park. Our campground has great access to a swimming hole on the Snake River, and we have the special treat of hot showers and ice cream!
TOTAL MILEAGE - 8-18 miles

Today we'll spend some free time in Grand Teton National Park. We will shuttle from camp south to the new Visitor's Center with its fantastic exhibits. From there, there will be lots of options, including a hike around Jenny Lake, a boat ride across the Lake and a hike to Hidden Falls and/or Inspiration Point - all of which include lots of great views of the Grand Teton! We will meet back at the van in the early afternoon for our return shuttle to Jackson Hole.
TOTAL MILEAGE - Hiking 2.4-6 miles

We will return to Jackson Hole between 2:00 and 3:00 pm on the last day.

Riding Surface: Gravel and dirt roads, some singletrack, pavement and railroad grade bike paths.
Technical Difficulty: Easy.
Physical Difficulty: Easy to moderate.
Altitude: 6,000 - 8,000 feet.

Please Note: Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, road conditions, rider safety, and other factors which may affect the logistics of the adventure.

Jul 04 - Jul 08, 2011
Jul 11 - Jul 15, 2011
Jul 18 - Jul 22, 2011
Jul 25 - Jul 29, 2011
Aug 01 - Aug 05, 2011
Aug 08 - Aug 12, 2011
Aug 15 - Aug 19, 2011
Aug 22 - Aug 26, 2011

Mountain Bike
5 Days
Idaho/Wyoming
Camping
Introductory
$1225
Start/End: Jackson, WY