Butterknife

Butterknife is very technical and is likely the most challenging trail in the Bangs Canyon/ Third Flats network. The trail is very strenuous with rocks, features, and sharp turns that provide little opportunities to rest. When ridden West to East, the first 1/3 of the trail features the most sand and big chunky rocks, so watch your pegs. The middle third features some awesome slick rock features and the steepest grades. The last third is likely the fastest with the most "flow" (if you want to call it that), but as mentioned earlier, this trail is really all technical. The last third also features the most exposure before dumping you out on Third Flats Road. Ascending the trail (East to West) is not really any more challenging in regards to technical features, but it is probably even more physically tiring. If you like technical trails, this is your trail!