Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Rafter J Ranch, Wyoming

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Granite Creek 30500 runs along the Granite Creek with several side trails and spurs. This road is gravel and maintained but leads to great views and other activities. The trail can be extremely dusty and…
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This is one trail you don't want to miss. If you're in the area to find epic views of the Grand Tetons and free camp spots, then this trail is for you! The trail is…
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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…
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The Jack Pine Base trail runs along the east side of Granite Creek and parallels the Granite Creek 30500 trail. Jack Pines lases the base of the trail and runs along the sides of this…
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The trail has beautiful views and is an easy entrance to several hiking, mountain biking, and horse trails in the forest. The road is smooth dirt with mud possible during wet seasons. A few areas…
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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…
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Lost Creek Ranch Road connects Topping Lake Trail Loop and Shadow Mountain Trail in the beautiful Grand Teton NP. The majority of the road is sand, some areas are gravel, and some areas have up…
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This trail is relatively easy but offers spectacular views at the top. Due to some rocky areas, it can be done with any 4WD vehicle with a bit of extra ground clearance. After a heavy…
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Spalding Bay Road takes you to Jackson Lake, a primitive Campground, and a boat ramp in the beautiful Grand Teton NP. The majority of the road is gravel, easy to drive. The restroom at the…
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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…
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This route takes you next to the Caribou Range just outside of Idaho Falls. The ride starts with beautiful, sweeping views of Gray's Lake outlet, which is lush and green well into August and is…
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Toppings Lake Trail is a fun short loop of 7 miles that will require a high-clearance 4x4 with aired-down tires. The Brush Creek 30315 is the narrowest, most technical portion that may cause some pinstriping…
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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,…
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South Grove Creek is a 2-mile-long dirt bike single track in the Targhee National Forest, climbing nearly 1,000 feet from east to west between the Grove Creek Motorized Trailhead and the Big Hole Crest Trail.…
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North Grove Creek is a lightly used 1-mile ATV trail located in Targhee National Forest, offering a bit of exploratory mileage from the Grove Creek Motorized Trailhead. The southern entrance is marked only by a…
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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…
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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…
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Elk Creek Road is a continuous slow uphill climb with beautiful views of the Caribou National Forest. Elk Creek is one lane wide with a few pulls off along the dirt road. This is a…
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Leidy Lake Road is a gravel road in Bridger Teton National Forest that provides access to Leidy Lake, and, at the very end, the saddle between Mount Leidy and East Leidy. Numerous camping spots are…
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