Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Ashton to Tetonia Rail Trail
Rails to Trails
since 2010Sponsor- Sponsor
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaVictor
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Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeRail Trail
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Bike TypeXC, Fat, CX, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonMay - November
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Global Ranking#22751 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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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
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Altitude change-768 ft
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Altitude min5,287 ft
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Altitude max6,106 ft
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Altitude start6,054 ft
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Altitude end5,287 ft
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Grade-0.497%
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Grade max-4.916%
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Grade min11.403%
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Distance climb10 miles
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Distance down19 miles
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Distance flat2,074 ft
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Avg time02:39:48
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Avg reverse time04:40:16
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
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- Variable
- Ideal
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- Very Dry
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- Both Directions
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- One Direction
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