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09-14-2024, 09:29 AM #1
W Montana riding recommendations
We’re roadtripping toward the Bozone next week & other than visiting a friend in Big Sky and the wedding over the weekend, we have a pretty flexible 2 week itinerary.
There’s a lot of riding between Pocatello & Big Sky (as we head NE from Tahoe) and Bozeman - SLC (as we head South after the wedding) so any recommendations welcomed. GF is a strong rider, we like long chunky descents. Open to commercial shuttles if it’s a ride worth it but we mostly like to earn our turns.
And if any of you locals have flexibility for midweek rides & want to show us some trails, that’d be awesome. Probably stopping in Driggs to ride with a friend there.Know of a pair of Fischer Ranger 107Ti 189s (new or used) for sale? PM me.
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09-14-2024, 11:16 AM #2Registered User
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Lionhead riding is the best. Sheep Lake out and back is probably my favorite, or Mile to Sheep if you want a big day.
If weather is marginal Pocatello is a good option, a little lower. Slate Mtn, Gibson Jack, Sterling justice, Over the top are all great. If you're in Driggs Mail Cabin to Mike Sell is a great traverse with a fun downhill finish.
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09-14-2024, 03:31 PM #3Registered User
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And "across the street" from the Lionhead is Wolverine Basin in the Gravelly's (Wolverine->Gazelle->Gold Butte) where the grizzly bears are HANGRY but the singletrack is sublime:
https://www.trailforks.com/route/gaz...outes_featured
ETA: I'm [less] fat but still slow this summer so not sure I'd be good biking company but would be happy to set you and the missus up with a lazy river float at Big Springs [Macks Inn, Island Park ~25 mins from West Yellowstone]
I have a couple SUPs & kayaks and my fixer-upper is 2 blocks off the water.
2 hours and 2 beers, usually see moose and tons of birds/fish, a nice "recovery day" activity
And BRING BEER, the ID/West Yellowstone beer options are spendy...Last edited by Montana Rider; 09-14-2024 at 08:08 PM.
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09-14-2024, 03:32 PM #4
Indian Springs, south of Kimberly, ID is worth the stop. The peaks around Bozeman got a dusting above 9,000 but shouldn't stop you from riding anywhere.
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09-14-2024, 06:54 PM #5Registered User
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I’ll add to this one of my WY favorites of park at bottom of Targhee Creek, up the highway a couple klicks then CDT over Lionhead and down Targhee Creek. Stays pretty high with stellar views, climb is very pleasant for MT standards and it’s a loop! A ton more to do around West. It’s sick this time of year!
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09-14-2024, 09:43 PM #6
Bring good bear spray and keep it handy!
X3 for Lion head rides. I think this is loop hick mentioned:
https://strava.app.link/595tHZtXTMb
Closer to Bozeman, this ride is awesome, add Sacagawea peak if weather is nice:
https://strava.app.link/S8nNj0GXTMb
Also love Blackmore to Cottonwood, we hitchhiked back to start:
https://strava.app.link/Lk9QAuMXTMb
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09-15-2024, 08:34 AM #7
Thanks y’all.
Know of a pair of Fischer Ranger 107Ti 189s (new or used) for sale? PM me.
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09-15-2024, 08:52 AM #8
Indian Springs near Hollister is a day’s drive from here and could work well to get us close to MT. That trail network around Magic Mtn appears to be open to motos — still good for biking? Looks high enough for good van camping.
Know of a pair of Fischer Ranger 107Ti 189s (new or used) for sale? PM me.
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09-15-2024, 10:18 AM #9
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09-15-2024, 01:22 PM #10
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09-19-2024, 02:13 PM #11
Came in to post Lionhead area. I see it's been covered. It rules.
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09-19-2024, 09:22 PM #12Registered User
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09-20-2024, 07:16 AM #13Registered User
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Cinnamon Mountain Lookout trail about 10 miles south of Big Sky is awesome for the views and the ripping downhill.
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