2.9 miles
Distance
-1,591 ft
Descent
00:21:11
Avg time
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Pole Canyon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular in reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Global Ranking
    #39685 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16151 in E-Biking
    • #31718 in Trail Running
    • #1997 in Dirtbiking
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 100 in Horseback
  • Land Owner
    Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Teton Basin Ranger District

A consistent climb to an exposed ridgetop. Trail follows and crosses a creek a number of times. Upper section of the climb involves a handful of hike-a-bike sections, including the final push to the ridgetop (which may be under snow until early July). Most commonly ridden as part of the Pole Canyon to Mikesell loop. Carry bear spray.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Pole Canyon multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -1,591 ft
  • Altitude min
    6,525 ft
  • Altitude max
    8,116 ft
  • Altitude start
    8,116 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,526 ft
  • Grade
    -10.4%
  • Grade max
    -65%
  • Grade min
    -1.2%
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Avg time
    00:21:11
  • Avg reverse time
    01:06:28
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on Jun 27, 2022
Dry
Avg: 4.65 (3 votes)
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Trail Conditions
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  • Snow Groomed
  • Snow Packed
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  • Snow Cover Inadequate
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
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      Pole Canyon Trail Reports

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      Jun 27, 2022 @ 2:38pm
      Jun 27, 2022
      Jan 18, 2022 @ 10:39am
      Jan 18, 2022
      Jun 7, 2021 @ 9:02pm
      Jun 7, 2021
      Jun 2, 2021 @ 10:21pm
      Jun 2, 2021
      snow and mud starts at around 2.5 or 2.75 miles in. at the right hand turn where you cross the gully and go into the thicker trees near the top....
      Apr 12, 2021 @ 7:25am
      Apr 12, 2021
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      6 Months
      • 9 rides
      • 15 miles avg distance
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      • 222 rides
      • Last: Oct 18, 2022

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