29.2 miles
Distance
381 ft
Climb
-1,149 ft
Descent
02:39:48
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Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Ashton to Tetonia Rail Trail

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  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Victor
    , Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Type
    Rail Trail
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, CX, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - November
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Global Ranking
    #22751 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Land Owner

Non-motorized rail trail from Ashton to Tetonia. Crosses several trestle bridges, through rolling fields and yields fantastic views of the Tetons in the distance.

Restroom Facilities: Yes

Trail Type: Gravel rail bed

Types of use: Hiking, biking, and horseback riding

Winter: Nordic, snowshoe, fat bike, and snowmobile

No overnight camping

The Ashton-Tetonia Trail opened to the public in 2010 and is administered by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation and managed through Harriman State Park. This 29.6 mile trail follows the abandoned railroad grade of the Teton Valley Branch of the Union Pacific Railroad from Ashton to Tetonia.

The trail winds through small riparian areas and stands of aspen trees, and over three historic trestle bridges. Just west of the Teton Range, the Ashton-Tetonia Trail once again connects people and places, the past and future. Completed in 2010 under the Rails to Trails Conservancy program, the abandoned rail was transformed into a vibrant public space managed by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. The 29.6-mile trail features riding through a pristine and secluded environment that hearkens back to simpler times. Today, visitors will enjoy the beautiful farm country of eastern Idaho, 3 bridge crossings, and unsurpassed views of the Teton Mountains. The historic train trestles at Fall River, Conant Creek, and Bitch Creek span 600’ in length and 130’ in height, and are popular landmarks along the trail. Visitors can experience the trail by hiking, biking, horseback riding, as well as Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling in winter. The trail is packed gravel/dirt, so mountain bikes (or bikes with tires at least 32mm wide) are recommended. Road bikes are not appropriate.

Access Info

Tetonia trailhead located off Egbert Ave.

Ashton trailhead located off Highway 47 -- look for the trail crossing signs and the train boxcar on the north end of the highway.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Ashton to Tetonia Rail Trail mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -768 ft
  • Altitude min
    5,287 ft
  • Altitude max
    6,106 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,054 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,287 ft
  • Grade
    -0.497%
  • Grade max
    -4.916%
  • Grade min
    11.403%
  • Distance climb
    10 miles
  • Distance down
    19 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,074 ft
  • Avg time
    02:39:48
  • Avg reverse time
    04:40:16
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      Aug 17, 2023 @ 12:38pm
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      Aug 17, 2023 @ 12:38pm
      Aug 17, 2023
      Did 7+ miles north of Tetonia and then back. Was a very nice way to start the altitude acclimation and loosen everything up from 16 hours of driving
      May 5, 2023 @ 3:39pm
      May 5, 2023
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