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Pole Canyon
3 reviews
4.67 of 5
This trail is a 16 mile clockwise (or vice versa) loop. Ascend on great sigle/old doubletrack (no trucks have been allowed for decades), through four or five creek crossings, and up to some great switchback sections, Granny gears helpful,singlespeeders need not apply! switch up ad to the right till you reach a "summit", where you will see signs for Mike harris and Fourth of July trails that go off to the left. Do not take these. Really .bear right and rail through the back (south) side of the ridge. Eventually you will ride along the crest of the ridge, the views here are stunning. Now come one of the rippingest 1200ft downhills that you have ever been on. Hold on, this can be tricky at speed! The trail will spit out onto a powerline trail, take a right, an Jam back to the car! Beer time, amigos!
From victor drive approx. 1 mile west on 33. Turn at sign for trail south, go 2.5 miles to trail head. Park, singletrack starts here. Visit Big Hole Sports(in Driggs) for trail info.
Summary: What a workout. I have been mountain biking for about a year, and consider this trail difficult at times... maybe that's because I did the loop on an old single-suspension GT that is barely holding together. Once you grind it out to the to "summit", the downhills are great. The double-wide trail makes it easy to take the turns at speed. There are some rocky sections on the downhill, so you may need to crank down on the brakes every so often. As mentioned above, the views of Teton Valley are spectacular. The ascent is worth it just for that.. bring a camera! The last couple miles are on a loose, gravel power-line road, which I hate to end a ride on. I would recommend doing the counter-clockwise loop instead.
Recommended Route: I did the clockwise route, but next time would rather do the vice-versa.
Other recommended trails in the same area: Mill Creek, Cache-Game
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Review Date May 28, 2001
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Ridden Trail: Once a month
Reviewed by: benson
, from drictor
Summary: Just rode this today, a little snow, but no big deal...WHAT A GREAT FREAKIN' TRAIL! It's got it all, climb, hammer, climb, grok on the views...triple good! DO RIDE if...youv'e got Lungs/legs, you enjoy fast, steep downhill, and you really ride..DON'T ride if..you just moved here from Delaware, are with anyone that is out of shape, or is Timid...
Recommended Route: as stated, pretty much...
Other recommended trails in the same area: Mike Harris, Mail Cabin, Mud Pass, etc...
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Review Date December 24, 2000
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Ridden Trail: Once a month
Reviewed by: Victor
, from Victor
Summary: This trail has about everything that you could want or need in a 16 mi. ride. Absolutely a must if you are in the region. Can be linked to another two or three much longer rides, but very grueling if done. Cervesa!
Recommended Route: As described
Other recommended trails in the same area: Black Grove, Mike Harris, powerline, Crest Trail, Corral Creek,Grove Creek
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