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Grand Teton National Park: Shadow Mountain Loop
This 7-mile mountain bike loop climbs past spectacular views of the Tetons and the Snake River Valley, then descends on singletrack through aspens and pines.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Mountain Biking |
| State: | Wyoming (WY) |
| Distance: | 6.99 mi |
| Difficulty: | 5 / 10 |
| USGS Topo Map: | Shadow Mountain |
| Rating: | Unrated |
Ride south from the Shadow Mountain parking area for a steady climb up a dirt and gravel road. The road winds through a stand of quaking aspens and offers views of the jagged Tetons. After 0.7 mile, pass a campsite overlooking the Tetons and the wide open Snake River Valley—one of the area's best campsites. After a sharp left turn, the trail flattens and emerges from the forest, offering a chance to catch your breath and admire more stunning mountain views. The route crests Shadow Mountain at mile 3.5, then begins a moderately technical descent that winds around trees and rocks. Turn left at the T-junction at mile 5.8 and follow the dirt and gravel road back to the trailhead.
MORE PARK INFO: Grand Teton National Park, (307) 739-3300; nps.gov/grte/.
-Mapped by Kari Bodnarchuk
TO TRAILHEAD: From Broadway Ave. and N. Cache Dr./US 191 in Jackson, head north on Cache Dr./US 191. In 13.5 miles, turn right onto Antelope Flats Rd. In 3.3 miles, turn left onto Shadow Mountain Rd. In 1.6 miles, turn left to stay on Shadow Mountain Rd. Follow 0.7 mile to parking.
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| Distance: 6.99 mi | Points: 631 |
Shadow Mountain Loop
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SHA001
Location: 43.703835, -110.622070Ride south from the Shadow Mountain parking area for a steep and steady climb up a dirt and gravel road. The road winds through aspens and offers views of the Tetons.
SHA002
Location: 43.699783, -110.619186Pass Ditch Creek campsite on the right and continue southeast up the dry and dusty road. Caution: This road turns slick when wet and becomes impassable (clumps of dirt stick to tires).
SHA003
Location: 43.699982, -110.615913After a sharp switchback and another 100 vertical feet, pass a campsite on the left. Perched on a ledge overlooking the Tetons and the wide open Snake River Valley below.
SHA004
Location: 43.698101, -110.591904After a sharp left turn, the trail flattens out and emerges from the forest, offering a chance to catch your breath and admire stunning views of the Tetons to the west. Continue up two more steep and burly hills to the summit.
SHA005
Location: 43.711285, -110.586014Crest the summit of Shadow Mountain, then turn left onto singletrack and begin a quick, moderately technical descent. Trail heads into wooded area, winding around trees and rocks. Halfway down, maneuver through a steep and sandy section.
SHA006
Location: 43.719215, -110.600380Bear left @ Y-junction, heading west. Dusty trail drops into woods, passing through more aspen (keep an eye out for bears).
SHA007
Location: 43.719601, -110.616882Turn left @ T-junction onto wide, dirt and gravel road. Follow 1.2 miles back to trailhead.
Trailhead Views
Location: 43.703850, -110.622032© Kari Bodnarchuk
The Tetons and Snake River Valley
Location: 43.700334, -110.615845© Kari Bodnarchuk
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