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A Wild Ride in Moose Country

Utah and Moab may get all the press, but mountain biking Teton Valley style is just as adventurous, as spellbinding, and as addictive. With dozens of mountain bike trails, Teton Valley, Idaho offers something for every kind of mountain biker.

There are truly mountainous mountain bike trails for riders who want a workout to make their legs sore for the next two weeks. There are peaceful and remote back roads for riders who want the romance and solitude of Big Sky country. And there are even paved trails for the beginner or casual rider who's more interested in the scenery than the workout.

Mountain Bike Trails in Teton Valley, Idaho

Your best bet is to buy a detailed map or pick one up from the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. After all, with more than 19,000 miles of mountain bike trails, Teton Valley deserves some careful thought and planning. There are opportunities for fun rides along the Snake River, or endurance runs slash camping trips along trails that take a whole week to navigate. Or all you need to do in Teton Valley is point your bike in any direction and ride. You'll be sure to hit a trail.

If you want some ideas for mountain biking, Teton Valley has such treasured trails as these:

Henry's Fork is best known for its fish, but this bend on the Snake River also has a mountain bike trail along its banks. The trailhead begins at the Coffee Pot Campground, and from there, follows the river as it explodes from a calm country stream into roaring rapids. If you're not riding all out, take the time to search the skies and the bush. You're likely to see such locals as the osprey, waterfowl, elk, bald eagles, and even a moose or two.

Caribou National Forest was originally an independent national park but was recently folded into the Targhee National Forest. The two of them combine to spread out over 2.8 million acres in eastern and south-eastern Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming. Throughout the course of riding through this solace, you pass through almost every climate and scenery imaginable: from desert to evergreen forest, snow-capped mountains to tumbling waterfalls.

Outlaw Springs Mountain Bike Trail begins at Pocatello and loops through this stretch of south-eastern Idaho for nearly 10 miles. It's a popular spot for locals, probably because it's paved and a great workout. Smooth ground or not, don't ride this loop unless you want to sweat!

West Fork Mink Creek Trail is another paved mountain bike trail located in the same region near Pocatello. It's a bit longer, at 19.2 miles around, and can get just as crowded.

South Fork Mink Creek-Valve House Trail can finish you off if the first two Pocatello trails didn't. This 9.5 mile trail will get the muscles in your legs burning, and you're sure to fall fast asleep that night.

Mountain Biking in Teton Valley, Idaho

North West Trail can take you back into the wilderness and away from the hustle and bustle of busier trails. Even many locals haven't heard about this loop near Driggs, Idaho, which is a shame considering the frolicking fun it offers. Riders can race across four creeks, and if they're lucky, catch a glimpse of a moose.

AAA Mill Creek perhaps offers some of the most fun riding in Idaho. Though it's only 3.5 miles long, it has more curves than Marilyn Monroe.

Pole Canyon, last but definitely not least, is perhaps one of the best known mountain bike trails Teton Valley has to offer. The loop lasts for 16 glorious miles through some of the most distracting scenery on Earth. Don't be too distracted, though. This trail is a challenge, as well.

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