Shadow Mountain Loop

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Features Downhill · Flow · Technical · Views

Classic downhill riding on a traditional primitive trail. Fast, flowy, but also a bit technical, this trail is worthy of a couple of lapse. And to make multiple lapse possible, you can shuttle this ride! The ride flows through aspens and wildflowers with grand views of the Tetons. The uphill follows the steep shadow peak road for 4 miles. It's enough uphill to call it a day after one lap...unless you're a hero. If shuttling, consider a high clearance vehicle, and park at the top of shadow mountain.

Parts of Shadow Mountain Rd. can be in bad shape. Consider brining a high clearance vehicle in shuttling. Mosquitos are nasty early season.

To start this ride, pedal ~3.5 miles (and ~1400ft) up Forest Road 30340, which is open to pretty much every type of traffic. At the top, hang a left onto the obvious singletrack, Shadow Mountain Trail, and enjoy a great, flowing ride down!

There is a bit of sand in the corners, but nothing terrible. There are also a few small drops, but everything is rollable.

On the singletrack, the upper section has 3-4 splits, but they come back together very shortly. About half way down, you run into the first obvious real split in the trail; there will be one more further down...

Stay left to follow this ride, heading right may take you to the same area - explore!

The Shadow Mountain Trail will dump you out on the East Boundary access road, and you can see the parking area to your left. Pedal the road back to your vehicle, and do another loop if you have time!