Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Alpine, Wyoming

Old Palisades can be taken from the Town of Alpine to the Palisades Reservoir instead of taking Old Alpine Road. Since this trail is adjacent to many homes, keep speed to 15 miles per hour or less. The trail is well traveled by dog walkers and hikers, be friendly in our small town, and stop and say ...
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Fun trail for all levels of riding. In the spring and early summer the trail has lots of deep run-offs, ruts, mudholes and dispersed creek water. There are two major, year around, water crossing which are not deep but can be quite fast running, and is doable on two wheels. Cows and horses also use ...
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This trail has two important notes. First is that it is only open to 50" ATV's or smaller. Second is that it is seasonal : open July 1st through August 10th. This trail offers beautiful mountain landscapes with aspens, pines, fields of grassy wildflowers, and sweeping views of peaks and valleys. The...
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You just completed Pat Canyon and you will see a gate. Public access is permitted beyond the gate. The trail meanders along the west side of the Black Mountain with 3.5 miles of easy switchbacks into a very dense forest, to the Black Mountain Communication Data Site, which provides transmission ser...
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This route takes you the whole length of the Wyoming Range following the Greys River. Along the way, you'll experience mountain vistas, the beautiful Greys River, wildlife, alpine lakes, and hundreds of places to camp. The trail is not aggressive at all, minus a few water crossings and the occasiona...
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Forest Service Road 286 is about 3.5-mile long with beautiful vistas of Star Valley, Wyoming, and the Palisades Reservoir. There are fire pits and a campsite along the first mile near Deer Creek. Bring bug repellant and watch for wildlife. Pack In. Pack Out. At the end of Pay Canyon road, it turn...
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This road is highly visited, and worth the trip in winter (snowmobile only) and in Spring, Summer, and Fall. At the end of this ORV trail, you will learn about 1860s Caribou City Mining Town and be able to hike, mountain bike, and horse ride additional trails beyond. Plenty of space to turn around ...
Learn more about Caribou City Trail #165

West Fork #863 Elk Creek is an approachable, scenic offroad route through the Caribou National Forest, perfect for novice motorbikers, beginner off-roaders, and anyone seeking stunning mountain vistas. Spanning approximately 5.1 miles, this trail is a continuous, slow uphill climb that gains roughly...
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This is a short little side trail to an old miner's cabin, homemade sleuth, outhouse, and root cellar off the Caribou City Trail. Be careful when entering these dwellings and leave no trace. This trail is an easy ride, with a few small rocks, and will eventually dead-end with a turnabout. You can he...
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Jensen 058 Forest Road is a well-maintained service road through Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Beautiful views, make sure to bring a camera and mosquito repellant. Cell services coverage is limited. Seasonal: Open to ATV, dirt bikes, jeep, and UTV from spring to late fall. Open to snowmobiling in...
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Rock Creek is an almost two-mile-long narrow single-track trail that begins off of Big Munger Trail near the staging area. The route traverses sagebrush-covered hillsides and winds through scenic meadows and forested sections. The trail is mostly smooth with gradual grades and easy turns through tre...
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Squaw Creek is a 1.6-mile-long single-track trail that climbs gradually through a scenic forest dominated by aspens and tall grasses. Traveling from north to south, the trail gains approximately 600 feet in elevation, but the climb is mostly mild and consistently easy. The route features smooth, flo...
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Tusky Ridge is a 2.3-mile-long singletrack trail that gradually descends from south to north, losing approximately 600 feet in elevation. The route flows smoothly through groves of aspens and fields of wildflowers, with a combination of straight, gradual stretches and tight, winding turns. The trail...
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Poison Creek is a 2-mile-long singletrack trail that climbs gradually from north to south, gaining approximately 600 feet in elevation. The north end of the trail begins at a small trailhead off Wilson Fall Creek Road and maintains an easy, flowy character throughout. Riders travel through scenic as...
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Wally World is a 1.6-mile-long narrow singletrack trail located within the Munger trail system. The route passes through tall grasses, wildflowers, and groves of slender aspen trees, offering expansive views of the mountains and the valley below. The first 0.7 miles from the south end are flat and g...
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Gear Down is a 1.4-mile-long loop that offers an easy ride through forested areas and open meadows filled with tall grass and wildflowers. The trail has a few small climbs with embedded rocks and mildly steep descents, but overall the terrain remains manageable for less experienced riders. It's a bi...
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Arm Pump is a 4.2-mile-long single-track trail that winds through scenic meadows and groves of slender aspen trees. The trail is narrow in places, bordered by tall grasses and wildflowers during the summer months. It features a combination of fast, flowy segments and tight, winding turns, with a few...
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Upper Crankshaft is a maintained counter clock, single-track. Signs are posted for your safety. Do not ride it in the opposite direction. This trail can get super dusty in the summer months. Flows nicely through the woods and is wide open at the top. Mobile service is spotty.
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This is a 3.1-mile-long segment of the larger 9.4-mile Crankshaft Loop, which allows one-way travel and should be ridden in the clockwise direction. This section is characterized by smooth, fast-flowing singletrack that winds through open meadows and light tree cover. The trail features tight turns,...
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Kickstart is a short 0.3-mile-long loop designed for beginner riders, particularly kids. The trail begins with smooth, fast-flowing single track and travels through flat open meadows. The dirt is hard-packed and easy to ride, and the path remains consistently narrow but unobstructed. Visibility is e...
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Old Palisades can be taken from the Town of Alpine to the Palisades Reservoir instead of taking Old Alpine Road. Since this trail is adjacent to many homes, keep speed to 15 miles per hour or less. The trail is well traveled by dog walkers and hikers, be friendly in our small town, and stop and say ...
Learn more about Old Palisades

Fun trail for all levels of riding. In the spring and early summer the trail has lots of deep run-offs, ruts, mudholes and dispersed creek water. There are two major, year around, water crossing which are not deep but can be quite fast running, and is doable on two wheels. Cows and horses also use ...
Learn more about Burns Trout Creek Trail

This trail has two important notes. First is that it is only open to 50" ATV's or smaller. Second is that it is seasonal : open July 1st through August 10th. This trail offers beautiful mountain landscapes with aspens, pines, fields of grassy wildflowers, and sweeping views of peaks and valleys. The...
Learn more about Squaw Creek

You just completed Pat Canyon and you will see a gate. Public access is permitted beyond the gate. The trail meanders along the west side of the Black Mountain with 3.5 miles of easy switchbacks into a very dense forest, to the Black Mountain Communication Data Site, which provides transmission ser...
Learn more about Black Mountain - 004

Old Palisades can be taken from the Town of Alpine to the Palisades Reservoir instead of taking Old Alpine Road. Since this trail is adjacent to many homes, keep speed to 15 miles per hour or less. The trail is well traveled by dog walkers and hikers, be friendly in our small town, and stop and say ...
Learn more about Old Palisades

This route takes you the whole length of the Wyoming Range following the Greys River. Along the way, you'll experience mountain vistas, the beautiful Greys River, wildlife, alpine lakes, and hundreds of places to camp. The trail is not aggressive at all, minus a few water crossings and the occasiona...
Learn more about Greys River Road

Forest Service Road 286 is about 3.5-mile long with beautiful vistas of Star Valley, Wyoming, and the Palisades Reservoir. There are fire pits and a campsite along the first mile near Deer Creek. Bring bug repellant and watch for wildlife. Pack In. Pack Out. At the end of Pay Canyon road, it turn...
Learn more about Pat Canyon - 286

This road is highly visited, and worth the trip in winter (snowmobile only) and in Spring, Summer, and Fall. At the end of this ORV trail, you will learn about 1860s Caribou City Mining Town and be able to hike, mountain bike, and horse ride additional trails beyond. Plenty of space to turn around ...
Learn more about Caribou City Trail #165