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      Trails in the Caribou Range north of Big Elk Mountain on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Palisades Ranger District.

      The Northern Caribous host a large network of motorized ATV and singletrack trails. This area provides cyclists with out-n-back rides, big loops, and long point-to-point routes. Typically, these are committing rides with big climbs and long descents. Many trails in this region require some hike-a-bike and are generally difficult uphill and downhill.

      Very popular on weekends for motorized users.

      Travel restrictions Dec 15th - April 15th to protect wildlife in winter ranges. Contact Caribou-Targhee National Forest - Palisades Ranger District for up to date restrictions and designated travel routes during closure period.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: National Forest
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      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 7
      • 1
      • 25
      • 21
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of May 31, 2020
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      55
      Trails Mountain Bike
      55
      Trails E-Bike
      49
      Trails Horse
      41
      Trails Hike
      53
      Trails Trail Running
      52
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      42
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      18
      Trails Snowmobile
      3
      Trails Snowshoe
      2
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      1
      Trails Nordic Ski
      2
      Total Distance
      226 miles
      Total Descent
      49,378 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,780 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      9,096 ft
      Reports
      61
      Photos
      131
      Ridden Counter
      588

      Photos of North Caribou Highlands Mountain Bike

      trail: Bear Creek
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      Aug 30, 2022 @ 9:26pm
      Aug 30, 2022
      trail: Bear Creek
      8 |
      Aug 30, 2022 @ 9:26pm
      Aug 30, 2022
      trail: Bear Creek
      7 |
      Aug 30, 2022 @ 9:26pm
      Aug 30, 2022
      trail: Bear Creek
      8 |
      Aug 30, 2022 @ 9:26pm
      Aug 30, 2022
      2 |
      Aug 30, 2022 @ 9:23pm
      Aug 30, 2022
      2 |
      Aug 30, 2022 @ 9:23pm
      Aug 30, 2022
      trail: Elk Mountain
      10 |
      Aug 30, 2022 @ 9:21pm
      Aug 30, 2022
      trail: Elk Mountain
      9 |
      Aug 30, 2022 @ 9:21pm
      Aug 30, 2022

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Flat Iron
      Aug 30, 2022 @ 10:19am
      Aug 30, 2022
      IdealChunky in spots, great double track with...Dgm1IXVW
      Red Ridge
      Jul 26, 2022 @ 6:29am
      Jul 26, 2022
      DryAll clear. Dusty, but very epic and fun.bradtherad
      Blacktail Canyon
      Aug 22, 2021 @ 9:53am
      Aug 22, 2021
      Prevalent MudDirtbike/Moto Tree down across trail, can ride over or...Josh2brown
      Indian Creek, Lower
      May 4, 2021 @ 7:22pm
      May 4, 2021
      IdealCould use a trim in places.noplacefamous
      Indian Fork Connector
      Sep 5, 2020 @ 4:14pm
      Sep 5, 2020
      Dry tjmorton
      Long Gulch
      Aug 19, 2020 @ 7:10pm
      Aug 19, 2020
      Very DryAhbe
      Bear Creek
      Jun 20, 2020 @ 5:30am
      Jun 20, 2020
      Variable A few muddy spots but ridable. Knee deep...talonbj
      Lower South Fork Fall Creek
      Jun 15, 2020 @ 8:07pm
      Jun 15, 2020
      Idealnoplacefamous
      Upper South Fork Fall Creek
      Jun 15, 2020 @ 8:06pm
      Jun 15, 2020
      Idealnoplacefamous
      North Fork Bypass
      Jun 15, 2020 @ 8:06pm
      Jun 15, 2020
      Idealnoplacefamous

      National Scenic Trails & Official Routes


      • Great Western Trail
           
        • Mountain Bike
        • E-Bike
        • Horse
        • Hike
        • Trail Running
        • Dirtbike/Moto
        • ATV/ORV/OHV

      Activity Feed

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      user #1783266JaspervaughanwishlistregionNorth Caribou Highlands
      Feb 7, 2023 @ 7:41pm
      Feb 7, 2023
      user #1826097JayGoodrichriddentrailRed Ridge
      Feb 5, 2023 @ 12:07pm
      Feb 5, 2023
      user #3216180BethT88wishlistregionNorth Caribou Highlands
      Oct 24, 2022 @ 9:31pm
      Oct 24, 2022
      user #2766448DaneGyo2IriddentrailWest Fork Elk Creek Road and 10 more
      Oct 13, 2022 @ 3:57am
      Oct 13, 2022
      user #1567811TriciahoevotetrailUpper South Fork Fall Creek
      Oct 7, 2022 @ 2:51pm
      Oct 7, 2022

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #2364718fatbottomgirltrailJim's HillThis trail is terrible, both the climb and...
      Jul 30, 2022 @ 5:53pm
      Jul 30, 2022
      user #2364718fatbottomgirltrailPritchard CreekFun. Technical. Good stream crossings. We...
      Jul 30, 2022 @ 5:46pm
      Jul 30, 2022
      user #2364718fatbottomgirltrailPorcupine CreekGood for climbing. Not much shade.
      Jul 30, 2022 @ 5:44pm
      Jul 30, 2022
      user #2364718fatbottomgirltrailRash CanyonDusty and multiple use but a fun downhill.
      Jul 28, 2022 @ 4:54pm
      Jul 28, 2022
      user #2364718fatbottomgirltrailLower South Fork Fall CreekDouble track, but a good climb.
      Jul 28, 2022 @ 4:52pm
      Jul 28, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Palisades / Snake River Range 2 3 2217.6 km
      Central Caribou Highlands 2 14 1219.8 km
      Big Holes 1 13 1221.4 km
      Southern Valley Trails / Mike Harris 6 13 1221.5 km
      Kelly Canyon 23 49 8 221.6 km

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike55226 miles49,377 ft102 miles3,780 ft
      #4,721#2,101116615172
      E-Bike49212 miles44,134 ft94 miles3,780 ft
      #1,884#45159114
      Horse41137 miles35,817 ft64 miles3,310 ft
      #232#17251
      Hike53180 miles45,988 ft82 miles3,780 ft
      #3,913#1,94086124
      Trail Running52180 miles45,928 ft82 miles3,780 ft
      #3,930#1,946611
      Dirtbike/Moto42157 miles37,759 ft69 miles3,337 ft
      #76#48749228
      ATV/ORV/OHV1860 miles11,063 ft23 miles3,018 ft
      #59#31364
      Snowmobile359 miles3,458 ft21 miles1,759 ft
      #297
      Snowshoe245 miles3,389 ft20 miles1,450 ft
      #9885
      Backcountry Ski120 miles1,355 ft11 miles495 ft
      #191171
      Nordic Ski239 miles2,106 ft11 miles1,759 ft
      #486
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