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        Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
        Shuttleable: YES
        Land Status: National Forest
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        Teton Region
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        Region Details
        • 3
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        • 12
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        Region Status
        Caution as of May 31, 2026
        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        30
        Trails Mountain Bike
        31
        Trails E-Bike
        20
        Trails Horse
        15
        Trails Hike
        31
        Trails Trail Running
        31
        Trails Dirtbike/Moto
        20
        Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
        4
        Total Distance
        78 miles
        Total Descent
        26,224 ft
        Total Vertical
        3,334 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        8,682 ft
        Reports
        327
        Photos
        55
        Ridden Counter
        2,129

        Popular Big Holes Mountain Biking Trails

        90 3.5 2 miles 45 ft 348
        After getting past the initial, very steep doubletrack climb, you’ll be rewarded with a perfect, swooping climbing grade. This trail can be ridden as an out and back; as part of a loop including / (left at junction)/ returning on W...
        75 2.8 2 miles 133 ft 245
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 24 minutes to complete this trail.
        85 4.6 1 mile 32 ft 241
        Drake is a multi-use trail that is best ridden in the downhill direction. Super fun, steep, techy trail with good flow and natural features.
        75 4.0 1 mile 189 ft 213
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
        80 0.0 1,454 ft 8 ft 155
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
        70 4.0 4 miles 1,322 ft 147
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 46 minutes to complete this trail.
        70 4.4 3 miles 225 ft 57
        Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 29 minutes to complete this trail.
        65 0.0 4 miles 1,310 ft 37
        From the TH at Canyon, Burnt Canyon starts gradually and eventually gets steep for a half mile before dropping into . This is the best direction on a mountain bike. is steep, rocky, and raw backcountry singletrack.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 2 rides
        Yesterday
        • 2 rides
        Past Week
        • 18 rides

        Big Holes Mountain Bike Routes

        11 miles 1,749 ft 2 Loop
        A local favorite and great introductory ride to Big Hole Backcountry. Short loop recommended by local...
        8 miles 1,779 ft 2 Loop
        Please be respectful of private land when parking near the trailhead.
        5 miles 1,659 ft 3 Race
        Drake Creek Stage. Stage start and stop will be indicated by yellow tape.
        7 miles 1,879 ft 3 Race
        Start and stop will be indicated by yellow tape.
        6 miles 1,709 ft 6 Race
        Fun ride- this is stage 4 of our funduro

        Photos of Big Holes Mountain Bike

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        Oct 28, 2024 @ 9:56am
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        Jul 21, 2024 @ 5:04pm
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        Jul 21, 2024 @ 5:03pm
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        47 |
        Jul 21, 2024 @ 5:03pm
        Jul 21, 2024
        107 |
        Nov 5, 2023 @ 11:29am
        Nov 5, 2023
        84 |
        Oct 11, 2023 @ 6:37pm
        Oct 11, 2023
        84 |
        Oct 11, 2023 @ 6:36pm
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        83 |
        Oct 11, 2023 @ 6:36pm
        Oct 11, 2023
        98 |
        May 19, 2023 @ 10:32am
        May 19, 2023

        Videos of Big Holes Mountain Bike

        Hardtail hoonin'
        0:36 | 359 | Aug 2, 2020

        Recent Trail Reports

        National Scenic Trails & Official Routes


        • Great Western Trail
             
          • Mountain Bike
          • E-Bike
          • Horse
          • Hike
          • Trail Running
          • Dirtbike/Moto
          • ATV/ORV/OHV

        Activity Feed

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        tofuandmushroomsaddphotoactivity #96440312 and 1 more
        Jun 7, 2026 @ 2:56am
        Jun 7, 2026
        terrateawishlistrouteactivity #96034733
        Jun 1, 2026 @ 12:34pm
        Jun 1, 2026
        cremebruleaddreportactivity #95633445 and 8 more
        May 27, 2026 @ 7:39am
        May 27, 2026
        EricStapletonwishlistregionactivity #95003411
        May 18, 2026 @ 3:17pm
        May 18, 2026
        terrateawishlistrouteactivity #93628194
        Apr 28, 2026 @ 9:57pm
        Apr 28, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        Car01001trailLiars PassTrail is overgrown and almost impossible to...
        Jul 2, 2025 @ 6:01pm
        Jul 2, 2025
        salmonmantrailBig Hole CrestTried to ride on e-mountain bike. Lots of...
        Oct 28, 2024 @ 9:51am
        Oct 28, 2024
        salmonmantrailPattersonUpper third of Trail is Steep with deep ruts....
        Oct 28, 2024 @ 9:47am
        Oct 28, 2024
        salmonmantrailDry HendersonMostly unrideable.Very steep and rutted...
        Oct 28, 2024 @ 9:44am
        Oct 28, 2024
        U-TurnJonestrailCorral CreekNot consistent with other blues in the area...
        Oct 12, 2024 @ 4:05pm
        Oct 12, 2024

        Nearby Areas

        namedistance
        Horseshoe Canyon 1 12 65.9 km
        Southern Valley Trails 6 413.1 km
        Kelly Canyon 24 34 9 213.5 km
        Mike Harris 2 11 1215.4 km
        Kelly Canyon Resort 17 7 515.7 km

        Local Badges


        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike3177 miles25,505 ft40 miles3,333 ft
        #3,927#1,3765032762,358
        E-Bike2053 miles16,181 ft26 miles3,333 ft
        #2,825#8892461172
        Horse1539 miles13,015 ft18 miles3,333 ft
        #1,129#575752
        Hike3177 miles25,505 ft40 miles3,333 ft
        #3,380#1,174328131
        Trail Running3177 miles25,505 ft40 miles3,333 ft
        #2,596#63532883
        Dirtbike/Moto1846 miles14,072 ft22 miles3,333 ft
        #574#17559023
        ATV/ORV/OHV49 miles610 ft2 miles2,372 ft
        #606#270331

        Frequently Asked Questions About Big Holes

        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Big Holes?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Big Holes are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Big Holes?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Big Holes are:
        • July (69 activities)
        • August (37 activities)
        • June (28 activities)
        Check the Big Holes reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Big Holes?
        There are 5 parking locations listed in Big Holes. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
        What is the longest trail in Big Holes?
        The longest trail in Big Holes is Big Hole Crest at 13.3 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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