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5.0 miles
Distance
237 ft
Climb
-2,732 ft
Descent
01:10:21
Avg time
-2,494 ft
Altitude change
6,489 ft
Altitude min
9,220 ft
Altitude max
8,997 ft
Altitude start
6,503 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade
-38%
Grade max
21.8%
Grade min
3,038 ft
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
853 ft
Distance flat
01:10:21
Avg time

Black Canyon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Teton Pass
    Wilson, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37724 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60980 in Trail Running
    • #61854 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Fun single track with lots of high speed sections. Most people ride down this trail but it is multi use and gets uphill traffic as well. Keep an eye out for hikers and equestrians particularly near the bottom.

Access Info

This trail can be accessed from the Trail Creek or Teton Pass Trailheads.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 3 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 161 rides
  • Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Apr 23, 2026 @ 9:41am (America/Denver)
Apr 23, 2026
Mar 20, 2026 @ 12:18pm (America/Denver)
Mar 20, 2026
 Tread Lightly. Conditions will be updated throughout the spring.
Mar 20, 2026 @ 12:16pm (America/Denver)
Mar 20, 2026
 Conditions will be updated throughout the spring.
Sep 8, 2025 @ 8:01am
Sep 8, 2025
 Getting dusty and braking bumps at the top
Jun 21, 2025 @ 7:19pm
Jun 21, 2025
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on Apr 23, 2026
Snow Covered
Avg: 4.32 (23 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to black-canyon trailhead (43.482770, -110.955520)

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        youtuber Turn Clinic on Black Canyon | Teton Pass, Wyoming
        5:25 | 1628 | Jan 26, 2018 , Wilson
        youtuber Black Canyon Trail at Teton Pass!
        16:10 | 462 | Aug 11, 2020 , Wilson
        Riding Black Canyon Trail near the Teton Pass
        15:48 | 588 | Aug 18, 2018 , Wilson
        Shredding on Black Canyon / Teton Pass
        0:00 | 209 | Jul 15, 2018 , Wilson

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        407
        TSBD (Tour De Teton Pass)
        25 miles • 3,632 ft • 23 • Shuttled •
        Shuttle Ride Start at the top of Teton Pass head out on towards . Saddle up and get ready for , this is...
        123
        Tour de Teton Pass on Dirt
        33 miles • 6,163 ft • 23 •
        A variation from the existing Tour de Teton Pass, but all on dirt and no shuttle.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Black Canyon

        ▼ Where is Black Canyon located?
        Black Canyon is located in Teton Pass, Wilson, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Teton Pass trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.48277, -110.95552.
        ▼ How hard is Black Canyon?
        Black Canyon is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Canyon?
        Black Canyon has 237 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,732 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,489 ft to 9,220 ft.
        ▼ Is Black Canyon a point to point trail?
        Black Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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