Pinedale ?
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There's all sorts of Riding around Pinedale, there's Blind Bull (or Horse Creek) which is where the sometimes even test drive the new polaris prototypes with Bucky's Polaris in downtown Pinedale. Blind Bull is close, as well as The Upper Green, my opinion is Blind Bull is for the More experienced riders, lots of climbs, very technical riding. Here's a Map for the CDST which covers the Wind River Mountain Range. If you really want to know where to ride, I would suggest going to Buck's in person, or calling them and asking them their opinion, or Contact the Pinedale Snow Explorers and they could tell you where to ride, or even take you on a ride. Their President is a personal friend of mine, a very nice guy.
I would suggest the Wyoming Range (blind bull, horse creek) or whatever you want to call, it takes about 30-45 min to get to the parking lot from Pinedale. Like Wyoultra said there is some very technical riding however there is also very moderate stuff as well, you just need to know where is find it (I learned to ride here). Definitely have someone show you around if possible the terrain can get a little confusing. You will be able to find some great tree riding and about any other type of riding you can dream of. Where are you staying at?
Here is a video of me riding in the area this season
Here is a video of me riding in the area this season
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catweasel
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Couple of other places. Go south about 20 miles out of Pinedale to the Irish Canyon parking area. Head up there. You will go up 4000 ft in elevation until you are on top of the Wind River Range. Some serious boondocking. Right now though, there might not be enough snow on the lower trail from the parking lot up. Go far enough up and over, and you end up in Sinks Canyon at Lander WY. Very very cool area on top.
Second, go north out of Pinedale 8 miles and take a right towards Cora, WY. Go about 15 miles till the road ends at the trailhead. Take the trail about 3-4 miles in until the N trail goes straight and the CD trail goes right. Take the CD trail about 200 yards until it starts going to the right. You will see a big hill in front of you. Go straight to this hill instead of following the CD trail. Head up this hill and follow the one track trough some trees and a few gullies. It will open up into a massive area of bowls, powder fields and gullies. Great area.
Horse Creek is another option. I don't necessaarily consider it advanced riding, but it is has some very advanced areas and features. Make sure you know where the trail is as it is a HUGE area and you can get turned around pretty easily. I have some guys heading down there tomorrow and can give a report.
All the areas mentioned have groomed trails. Also, on the Cora, CD, N trail, it is worth a ride up the N trail to Green river Lakes. One of the most beautiful places in Wyoming. Great place to have lunch.
Oh yeah, at the trail head in Cora, another decent area is to take the N trail right out of the parking lot to the right. You will immediatly go up. It has some decent Boondocking on top before you drop back down into the CD trail.
Pinedale, IMO, is one of the least known about and underated riding areas out here. It has some of the best riding not only in Wyoming, but the west, if you know where to go. PM me if you want to talk, and I will send my phone number.
Also, if you do not want the 2 night stay prize, I am more that willing to take it off your hands.....
Second, go north out of Pinedale 8 miles and take a right towards Cora, WY. Go about 15 miles till the road ends at the trailhead. Take the trail about 3-4 miles in until the N trail goes straight and the CD trail goes right. Take the CD trail about 200 yards until it starts going to the right. You will see a big hill in front of you. Go straight to this hill instead of following the CD trail. Head up this hill and follow the one track trough some trees and a few gullies. It will open up into a massive area of bowls, powder fields and gullies. Great area.
Horse Creek is another option. I don't necessaarily consider it advanced riding, but it is has some very advanced areas and features. Make sure you know where the trail is as it is a HUGE area and you can get turned around pretty easily. I have some guys heading down there tomorrow and can give a report.
All the areas mentioned have groomed trails. Also, on the Cora, CD, N trail, it is worth a ride up the N trail to Green river Lakes. One of the most beautiful places in Wyoming. Great place to have lunch.
Oh yeah, at the trail head in Cora, another decent area is to take the N trail right out of the parking lot to the right. You will immediatly go up. It has some decent Boondocking on top before you drop back down into the CD trail.
Pinedale, IMO, is one of the least known about and underated riding areas out here. It has some of the best riding not only in Wyoming, but the west, if you know where to go. PM me if you want to talk, and I will send my phone number.
Also, if you do not want the 2 night stay prize, I am more that willing to take it off your hands.....
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sled*dunk
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I agree with what everyone has said. Horse Creek is probably some of the best riding (if we ever get any snow). The trail is groomed. There are a lot of places to pop off and play in meadows. You can even ride to Box Y and have lunch.
I have gone on a few rides with the Pinedale Club. Gary at Bucky's (Polaris) in Pinedale leads many rides. They have a ride almost every weekend to either Horse Creek/Blind Bull or the Upper Green. I am certain they would love to take you. And Gary can take you to some great back country places that even I can make, but I have no idea where I am. You can go to the Pinedale Explorers club website and get info.
Our club rides up there as well a lot. We are going a fun (poker) run on the Upper Green Feb 25.
You will have a blast. Just do a snow dance and I fear the avy danger is going to be quite bad all year.
I have gone on a few rides with the Pinedale Club. Gary at Bucky's (Polaris) in Pinedale leads many rides. They have a ride almost every weekend to either Horse Creek/Blind Bull or the Upper Green. I am certain they would love to take you. And Gary can take you to some great back country places that even I can make, but I have no idea where I am.
You can go to the Pinedale Explorers club website and get info.Our club rides up there as well a lot. We are going a fun (poker) run on the Upper Green Feb 25.
You will have a blast. Just do a snow dance and I fear the avy danger is going to be quite bad all year.
