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Bik­ing

In Pinedale, WY

RIDE PINEDALE FOR YEAR ROUND CYCLING ON TER­RAIN THAT VARIES FROM DAR­ING TO IDYL­LIC. EXPE­RI­ENCE MOUN­TAIN TRAILS, GRAV­EL TWO TRACK, PAVED PATHS, AND GROOMED SNOW TRAILS IN WINTER.

Cycling in Pinedale is a year round scenic adven­ture for you and the whole family.

If you’re look­ing to fill your cycling bin­go card, Pinedale your Swiss army knife cycling loca­tion. Blessed with a rare com­bi­na­tion of ter­rain, ameni­ties, and small town good­ness, Pinedale is the place to do what­ev­er you like to do on a bike. There are more than 15 miles of paved bike paths in and around town. We also see, on aver­age, 235 days of sun per year and have a full ser­vice bike shop with an assort­ment of rentals right next to a micro­brew­ery with a ter­race and an ice cream shop. It’s like we built the place just for cyclists! 

Let’s take a look at the cycling options you can choose from in Pinedale:

A CYCLISTS PARADISE

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Wyoming Moun­tain Range

The Wyoming Range is per­fect for a fam­i­ly of moun­tain bik­ers due to its scenic rid­ing trails on the eas­i­er side of the scale. 

Pop­u­lar rid­ing areas and trails include Horse Creek (a love­ly stream lined with grass and through a scenic val­ley), the Greys Riv­er Val­ley (a stream lined with pine trees and sur­round­ed by tow­er­ing moun­tains), Mid­dle Piney (a beau­ti­ful lake with dirt trails and many post­card pho­to oppor­tu­ni­ties), Bare Pass (grassy, hilly with loom­ing red rocks), North and South Cot­ton­wood Creeks (a rocky, forest­ed area great for fish­ing), and the South Fork of North Horse Creek (an old log­ging road that leads uphill to an impres­sive view). For scenic, calm rides, you can’t go wrong in the Wyoming Range.

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Green Riv­er

The Upper Green Riv­er Val­ley area on the Bridger-Teton Nation­al For­est has many pop­u­lar rid­ing trails with­in Boul­der Basin, Gyp­sum Creek, Roar­ing Forks, Tosi and Kinky Creeks, Teepee Creek and Union Pass. Elk Ridge in par­tic­u­lar offers spec­tac­u­lar views of the sur­round­ing moun­tain ranges. Be aware that the Upper Green Riv­er Val­ley is griz­zly bear coun­try, and encoun­ters with these ani­mals are possible.

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YEAR ROUND BIK­ING OPTIONS

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MOUNTAIN BIKING

XC mountain biking is abundant in Pinedale. The BLM Field Office in Pinedale administers approximately 924,000 acres of public land so you can pretty much jump in the saddle, pick a direction and go. Two tracks abound and you could literally ride a lifetime here and never touch the same spot of Earth twice. The Green River Lakes area is particularly expansive with campgrounds and local lodging to serve as a base camp. The downhill scene is emerging quickly as local bike club continues to work with the Forest Service to cut in new trails.

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FAT TIRE BIKING

You can ride a fat bike on about anything, but there’s nothing like riding on snow. Pinedale has 15 miles of groomed, shared use trails between the White Pine/Kelly Park and CCC Pond trails and new single-track fat bike trails in the White Pine/Kelly Park trail system. Up for a challenge? Pinedale is home to The Drift, a winter race for cyclist, cross country skiers and runners that includes 13, 28 and 100 mile courses on snow.

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GRAVEL BIKING

If there’s a hidden gem in the Pinedale cycling scene, it’s definitely gravel grinding. Gravel roads are common in Wyoming and there are many that are used to access hiking and camping areas, so it’s easy to pair your gravel ride with a day hike or overnight camping. The ride to Willow Lake from Pinedale is easy to access from town and great introduction to the gravel roads in the area. It’s 24 miles round trip with great views

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BIKEPACKING

Pinedale is well known to bikepacking enthusiasts, as it is located directly on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR). It’s the perfect base for trips from 2-7 days. The ride from Pinedale to Dubois over Union Pass is encompasses a section of the GDMBR. Head south to Atlantic City and you will pick up another section of the GDMBR and a Wyoming State Historical Site. If you want to combine bikepacking and fly fishing, there might not be a better place in the world to access blue ribbon trout fishing on a bike.

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ROAD BIKING

Not all roads are created equal when it comes to road cycling. Wyoming roads tend to be very cyclist friendly with wide shoulders and quality tarmac. This is particularly true of the roads in and around Pinedale. For example, if you are looking for a great climb, take Skyline Drive from Pinedale to the Elkhart Park Trailhead. Its 16 miles (one-way) and 2300 feet of elevation gain that includes beautiful views of the Wind River Range, the Wyoming Range, Fremont Lake and Half Moon Lake. The cruise back to town feels like a zip line on two wheels.

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BEFORE YOU GO

  • Visit Geared Up bike shop in Pinedale for bike rentals of all kinds, trail maps, beta, recommendations, and gear
  • Pack appropriately-weather changes are frequent and rapid
  • Don't rely on cell service. Make sure people know where you're going and when you should be back
  • Understand the risks
  • Trails are not all well-marked, so compass and map reading skills are valuable
  • Be prepared for animal encounters. Never approach wildlife
  • Have enough food, water, and first aid supplies for your whole party