Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
starts at a 39-site campground at 8,000 feet in elevation and runs almost the length of the
Winds, 80 miles south over jaw-droppingly beautiful terrain. There are several fishable
lakes in the area and an abundance of ways to enjoy a day hike.
For more information on specific trails, conditions, and maps, contact the
Bridger-
Teton
National
Forest
Office
(29
E.
Fremont
Lake
Rd.,
Pinedale,
307/367-4326,
Mountain Biking
The 2,700-mile
Great Divide Mountain Bike Route
from Banff, Alberta, to the U.S.-Mex-
ican border, along the spine of the Rockies, passes directly through Pinedale. There is plenty
of good rugged terrain to be explored by mountain bike. Due to the weather, however, most
trails are only good for biking 3-5 months of the year.
Sweeny Creek
and
Grouse Moun-
tain Trails
have some good short rides, or for the more adventurous (and fit), try the ride
up
Half Mountain.
From the top you can bike almost the entire length of the ridge and take
in some spectacular views.
During the summer,
White Pine Ski Resort
(Skyline Dr., 10 miles northeast of
Pinedale, 307/367-6606,
www.whitepineski.com
)
is open to mountain bikers. The chairs on
the ski lift can accommodate riders and their bikes; bikes are available for rent at the resort
as well. Special biking trails for all levels of experience have been groomed for the ride
downhill. For a more tranquil and scenic ride, opt for one of the flatter cross-country trails.
For more trail ideas in the Pinedale area, visit
www.singletracks.com
.
Skiing
The state's oldest ski area,
White Pine Ski Area and Resort
(Skyline Dr., 10 miles north-
east of Pinedale, 307/367-6606,
www.whitepineski.com
,
all-day $39 adults, $29 youth and
seniors, $5 children 1-6) is tucked in the Bridger-Teton National Forest above Fremont
Lake. Though relatively small when compared to others in the Jackson area, the resort is
a wonderful family-oriented ski hill with lodging, two restaurants, rentals, and free cross-
country skiing in winter.
In summer, the mountain is open for mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, hiking,
horseback riding, and because of its proximity to the lake, fishing.
Horseback Riding
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is a wonderful experience on horseback. The
White
Pine Ski Resort
(Skyline Dr., 10 miles northeast of Pinedale, 307/367-6606,
www.whitepineski.com
)
offers trail rides; horses are available for hourly rentals or half-
