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2.1 miles
Distance
304 ft
Climb
-298 ft
Descent
00:18:18
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
7,915 ft
Altitude min
8,171 ft
Altitude max
7,915 ft
Altitude start
7,920 ft
Altitude end
-31.3%
Grade max
20.2%
Grade min
5,279 ft
Distance climb
4,528 ft
Distance down
1,027 ft
Distance flat
00:18:18
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The Core Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Grand Targhee Resort
    Alta, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Grand Targhee Bike Park

The core will be closed for the foreseeable future for construction in the area planned for the next few years.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 29, 2020 @ 12:10pm
Aug 29, 2020
Jun 25, 2020 @ 10:49am
Jun 25, 2020
Dec 17, 2019 @ 7:55pm
Dec 17, 2019
Bike Park closed for the season, see you in 2020! :)
Oct 23, 2019 @ 7:18am
Oct 23, 2019
Nov 13, 2018 @ 5:36pm
Nov 13, 2018
reporter Groomed singletrack!
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on Aug 29, 2020
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Core

        Where is The Core located?
        The Core is located in Grand Targhee Resort, Alta, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Grand Targhee Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.789, -110.96624.
        How hard is The Core?
        The Core is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for The Core?
        The Core has 304 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 298 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,915 ft to 8,171 ft.
        Is The Core a point to point trail?
        Yes, The Core is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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