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SaveJackson trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback and E-Biking. Popular destinations include CDT - Upper Bighole.
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- Mountain Bike
50 trails
- E-Bike
6 trails
- Gravel Bike
19 trails
- Adaptive Bike
12 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
8 trails
- Horse
8 trails
- Hike
50 trails
- Trail Running
50 trails
Region Details
- 18
- 12
- 20
Region Status
Open as of Aug 17, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 51
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 50
- Trails E-Bike
- 6
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 19
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 12
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 8
- Trails Horse
- 8
- Trails Hike
- 50
- Trails Trail Running
- 50
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 5
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 5
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 166 miles
- Total Descent
- 30,905 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,915 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 9,721 ft
- Reports
- 259
- Photos
- 144
- Completed Counter
- 427
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CDT - Upper Bighole
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- 20
Popular Jackson Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 1,036 ft • 31 •
This Continental Divide Trail segment can be ridden in either direction or as a loop with other roads/trails. There will probably be some hike a bike in either direction except for the very fit rider. This is high elevation single track...
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 942 ft • 0 ft • 31 •
This 961 foot long segment of trail provides access from the trailhead on to the Continental Divide Trail. It is non-motorized single track trail. It climbs or descends depending on which direction you are headed through a lodgepole...
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 4 miles • 983 ft • 27 •
Starts out on an old roadbed but quickly changes to singletrack. Easy steady climb with only a few technical moves near the top. A great descent, an incredible lake. Combine this with other out-and-backs on the CDT for a bigger day....
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 1,886 ft • 133 ft • 24 •
Short section of non-motorized single track that leads from the Continental Divide Trail to . Check out the old cabin remains near the lake. Well worth the short climb up to the lake if you are riding the CDT in the area.
• 90 ★ 4.6 • 8 miles • 2,264 ft • 19 •
This segment of the CDT is between Miner Creek and Big Swamp Creek. The trail has some difficult climbs and descents. The trail climbs into the alpine area and views are great from the trail. This is a difficult segment of single track...
• 5 ★ 4.5 • 10 miles • 2,515 ft • 12 •
This is classic Idaho/Montana high elevation riding at its finest. This segment of the CDT provides great views into Montana and Idaho. The trail has some short hike a bike segments and technical riding areas due to rocks and steepness....
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 533 ft • 12 •
Trail climbs and descends and repeats with some short technical sections. Good intermediate trail in very scenic high alpine country, might be more fun north to south.
• 5 ★ 4.7 • 7 miles • 2,192 ft • 10 •
This segment of the CDT is between Berry Creek and Miner Creek. Access can be via either end via Berry or Miner Creeks or adjacent segments of the CDT. The trail is all singletrack and goes through mostly lodgepole pine forests. There...
Jackson Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 17 miles • 2,994 ft • 5 • Loop •
CDT - Jahnke Loop is a remote backcountry ride that follows an amazing section of the Continental Divide...
26 miles • 3,637 ft • 4 • Point to Point •
The ninth day of our 11 day trip along the CDT in Montana and Idaho
25 miles • 3,904 ft • 6 • Point to Point •
The eighth day of our 11 day trip along the CDT in Montana and Idaho
6 miles • 1,675 ft • 6 • Point to Point •
The seventh day of our 11 day trip along the CDT in Montana and Idaho
• 21 miles • 3,400 ft • 5 •
Photos of Jackson Mountain Bike
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Continental Divide Trail
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- Trail Running
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jabisch | wishlist | trail | activity #104268545 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 9:29pm 12 hours |
| deadwizard27 | like | report | activity #103253999 | Sep 7, 2026 @ 6:21am Sep 7, 2026 |
| Sallum | wishlist | trail | activity #101893931 | Aug 19, 2026 @ 9:20pm Aug 19, 2026 |
| elsquatcho | vote | trail | activity #101738846 | Aug 17, 2026 @ 7:04pm Aug 17, 2026 |
| chuktA | add | report | activity #101735131 | Aug 17, 2026 @ 5:48pm Aug 17, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | I'm bike packing it on 8/3. its clear from... | Jul 29, 2026 @ 6:01pm Jul 29, 2026 | ||
| report | Does no boundaries plan to clear the rest of... | Jul 27, 2026 @ 5:30am Jul 27, 2026 | ||
| trail | Not a double black Beautiful trail | Jul 26, 2026 @ 12:10pm Jul 26, 2026 | ||
| report | Hi, Im headed up there to clear the deadfall... | Jul 15, 2026 @ 6:56am Jul 15, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fine for an ascent. We encountered a couple of... | Sep 1, 2025 @ 9:08am Sep 1, 2025 |
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Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k8 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 50 | 164 miles | 29,403 ft | 63 miles | 2,917 ft | #1,889 | #702 | 144 | 259 | 4 | 294 | |
| E-Bike | 6 | 24 miles | 2,795 ft | 7 miles | 2,051 ft | #5,663 | #1,751 | 172 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 19 | 49 miles | 6,414 ft | 15 miles | 2,303 ft | #1,782 | #491 | 49 | 1 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 12 | 24 miles | 3,829 ft | 9 miles | 2,093 ft | #3,063 | #650 | 48 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 8 | 26 miles | 3,438 ft | 7 miles | 1,969 ft | #1,996 | #382 | 34 | ||||
| Horse | 8 | 32 miles | 751 ft | 5 miles | 2,201 ft | #1,757 | #935 | 167 | ||||
| Hike | 50 | 164 miles | 29,403 ft | 63 miles | 2,917 ft | #1,799 | #778 | 259 | 106 | |||
| Trail Running | 50 | 164 miles | 29,403 ft | 63 miles | 2,917 ft | #1,341 | #487 | 259 | 24 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 5 | 21 miles | 2,631 ft | 6 miles | 2,215 ft | 77 | ||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 5 | 21 miles | 2,631 ft | 6 miles | 2,215 ft | 77 | ||||||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 6 miles | 322 ft | 2 miles | 384 ft | 88 | 23 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Jackson?
Jackson has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Jackson?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Jackson are:
- CDT (Jahnke) (4.5/5)
- CDT (Miner Creek - Big Swamp Creek) (4.4/5)
- CDT (Goldstone) (4.2/5)
- Jahnke Lake (4.1/5)
- CDT (Swamp Cr - Carmen Cr) (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Jackson?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Jackson are:
- July (12 activities)
- August (10 activities)
- September (7 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Jackson?
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What is the longest trail in Jackson?
The longest trail in Jackson is CDT (Goldstone) at 10.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Jackson?
The best hiking trails in Jackson are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Jackson?
The best trail running trails in Jackson are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Jackson?
Jackson has a total of 51 trails. Of those, 50 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Jackson to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Jackson?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Jackson is CDT (Goldstone) with 2,515 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Jackson?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Jackson is CDT (Berry Creek Meadows - Miner Creek) with 2,533 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Jackson?
Jackson supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Jackson?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Jackson is Eunice Creek with an average grade of 8.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Jackson?
Out of 47 trails:
- Clear / Green: 41
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Jackson?
Yes, Jackson supports e-bike riding. There are 4 trails in Jackson that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Jackson?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Jackson are: View all mountain biking routes in Jackson.
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What type of bike is most common in Jackson?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Jackson are:
- AM (8 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Jackson?
The highest summit in Jackson is Homer Youngs Peak at 10,610 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Jackson?
The most popular Strava segments in Jackson are:
- CDT Junction to Junction Climb (51 athletes)
- Bridge to Upper Minor Lake (40 athletes)
- Darkhorse Climb (37 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Jackson?
Yes, there are 12 accessible/adaptive trails in Jackson. View all adaptive trails in Jackson for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Jackson?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Jackson are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Reservoir Lake Campground Camping
- Bloody Dick Cabin
- Twin Lakes Campground Camping
- Miner Lake Campground Camping
- South Van Houten Campground Camping
- North Van Houten Campground Camping
- Twin Lakes Cabin
- Mono Creek Campground Camping
- Price Creek Campground Camping
- Grasshopper Campground Camping
- Homer Youngs Peak (10,610 ft)
- Sacajawea Peaks (10,348 ft)
- Hirschy Mountain (10,282 ft)
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