Crankshaft

Total Miles
3.0

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Single Track

Accessible By

Trail Overview

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, soft dirt, and good flow, with scenic views throughout. It includes occasional built features like wooden bridges and optional ramps, likely designed for mountain bikers. A notable embedded rock creates a one-foot drop-off like a small jump. Though generally flat and gradual, there are short stretches with looser rock and a few steeper climbs, especially where the trail traverses hillsides with a bit more exposure. This segment ends at a road crossing and junction with the Guided Trail "Upper Crankshaft."

Photos of Crankshaft

Crankshaft
Crankshaft

Difficulty

This is an easy trail due to its smooth flow, gradual terrain, and limited technical features, although it's narrow. Minor climbs and loose rock sections add mild variety, but the route should remain manageable to newer riders with basic skill levels.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Crankshaft can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

This small trail system is accessed off Mosquito Creek Road 30980 in the Teton National Forest. From Wilson, Wyoming, take North Fall Creek Road south for 4.4 miles and turn west on Mosquito Creek Road. After 1 mile, there is a large dirt parking area that can be used for staging, or take the dirt road for the full 3 miles to the start of the trail, with space for a few vehicles to park.

Crankshaft Map

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