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5.4 miles
Distance
1,341 ft
Climb
-1,737 ft
Descent
00:48:17
Avg time
-397 ft
Altitude change
8,321 ft
Altitude min
8,966 ft
Altitude max
8,803 ft
Altitude start
8,406 ft
Altitude end
-1.399%
Grade
-44.217%
Grade max
34.239%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,831 ft
Distance flat
00:48:17
Avg time
Mikesell Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMike Harris
Victor, Idaho -
Ref Number#203
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AKAMike Harris
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerCaribou-Targhee National Forest, Teton Basin Ranger District
Climb and descend along ridgelines, through heavy timber up and over saddles. This ride is classic adventure. Trail is most frequently ridden as part of a loop from Mail Cabin down Mikesell Canyon. Trail surface varies and can get impacted by sheep in fall months. Beautiful wildflowers and views of Teton Valley and deep into the Palisade Range in summer. Carry bear spray.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- Last: Aug 15, 2025
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(43.470830, -111.035750)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 2,135 ft • 3 • Shuttled •
Usually referred to just as "Mail Cabin", this route is usually shuttled to avoid pavement pedaling. It's...
★ 4.0 • 28 miles • 4,427 ft • 7 • Point to Point •
Mail Cabin to Big Elk Creek Campground. A big and committing backcountry point to point ride through the...
11 miles • 2,086 ft • 5 • Point to Point •
A Teton classic. Ride this in a clockwise direction. Easy to ride back to Victor from the Mike Harris TH...
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