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1.6 miles
Distance
437 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:11:14
Avg time
418 ft
Altitude change
6,349 ft
Altitude min
6,767 ft
Altitude max
6,349 ft
Altitude start
6,768 ft
Altitude end
5.1%
Grade
-9.6%
Grade max
20.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
623 ft
Distance down
1,066 ft
Distance flat
00:11:14
Avg time

Upper Ladyslipper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Southern Valley Trails
    Victor, Idaho
  • AKA
    Pole Canyon Connector/Sherman Springs Connector
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #41917 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #9072 in Trail Running
    • #41973 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - Nov
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Teton Basin Ranger District

This trail is brand new for 2018 The culmination of two years of work between the USFS, Mountain Bike the Tetons and the Teton Valley community. The majority of this trail is machine built with all hand finish-work. It connects the Nemo trail in Southern Valley to Sherman Springs Rd. and further to Pole Canyon. Grades are all less than 10% with wide corners and flow in both directions. Wider grade to accommodate winter fat bike grooming and adaptive athletes. Trail winds through old-growth conifer and aspen stands with views up Pole Canyon and down into Teton Valley. A superb out and back or connector.

Access Info

Find the trail start on the Nemo Trail in Southern Valley (to the west). From the east, park at the Pole Canyon TH or the Sherman Springs TH.

Disclaimer

No Dogs Dec 1 - Apr 15

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 72 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 686 rides
  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
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Aug 24, 2026 @ 5:24pm (America/Boise)
Aug 24, 2026
Aug 17, 2026 @ 10:54am (America/Boise)
Aug 17, 2026
 Heavy machinery currently in-use. Mountain Bike the Tetons is completing maintenance on upper Lady slipper with a mini-excavator, 8/17-8/20.
Aug 7, 2026 @ 7:36pm (America/Boise)
Aug 7, 2026
 Open now.
Jul 29, 2026 @ 11:15pm (America/Boise)
Jul 29, 2026
 Trail Closed for Hazardous Fuel Reduction Project. Heavy machinery present.
May 13, 2026 @ 3:15pm (America/Boise)
May 13, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Upper Ladyslipper located?
        Upper Ladyslipper is located in Southern Valley Trails, Victor, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Southern Valley Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.56838, -111.1014.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Ladyslipper?
        Upper Ladyslipper is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Ladyslipper?
        Upper Ladyslipper has 437 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,349 ft to 6,767 ft.
        ▼ How long is Upper Ladyslipper?
        Upper Ladyslipper is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Ladyslipper?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Ladyslipper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Ladyslipper?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Ladyslipper are:
        • June (71 activities)
        • July (65 activities)
        • May (45 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper Ladyslipper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Ladyslipper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Ladyslipper?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Upper Ladyslipper. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Ladyslipper?
        Upper Ladyslipper is a very popular trail. There have been 3,592 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,031 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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