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I'm headed to Island Park this year to ride. Can anyone share some details on the area? Where to ride, what to avoid?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Island Park Riding
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Honestly, Island Park and the West Yellowstone is a big area with a ton of different riding options. Depends on what you are looking for to ride and the group you are with.
The snow can really change and be different from area to area and that can adjust your days as to where you ride too.
The snow can really change and be different from area to area and that can adjust your days as to where you ride too.
I highly recommend you stay here: https://eagleridgeranch.com/
This place is awesome and can ride from your door.
Clean, and nice hot tub on the deck of your cabin.
Just bring all your own food. 15 minutes to a good restaurant though.
Riding is 20 minutes through fields to some serious steep tree riding. Something for everyone.
This place is awesome and can ride from your door.
Clean, and nice hot tub on the deck of your cabin.
Just bring all your own food. 15 minutes to a good restaurant though.
Riding is 20 minutes through fields to some serious steep tree riding. Something for everyone.
You should check out the Pines, you can ride from the cabins no need to trailer to ride.
http://www.pinesislandpark.com/
http://www.pinesislandpark.com/
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What is the normal riding elevations? What should we clutch for?
We stayed at sawtell mtn resort two years ago was a really nice place to stay outdoor hot tub in every cabin which is more like a condo. There was one or two places to eat real close by. Ride from the cabin about 15-20 min to get up in elevation.
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island park is a very long town or village or whatever they call it but i would stay towards the northern end to stay closest to riding areas.
island park is a very long town or village or whatever they call it but i would stay towards the northern end to stay closest to riding areas.
Island Park is a very strange “town” gotta be like 10 miles long?
Never rode out of IP, always done West Yellowstone. I’m assuming the same areas are ridden tho. Do some research on Black Canyon, Lions Head, Two Top, and Mt Jefferson. Should be able to find some info here and using google.
Never rode out of IP, always done West Yellowstone. I’m assuming the same areas are ridden tho. Do some research on Black Canyon, Lions Head, Two Top, and Mt Jefferson. Should be able to find some info here and using google.
Checkout the snowmobile trail map of the Island Park area
http://www.mappery.com/map-of/Island-Park-Idaho-Area-Snowmobile-Map
http://www.mappery.com/map-of/Island-Park-Idaho-Area-Snowmobile-Map
Interestingly enough, the "main street" is 33 miles long and supposedly one of the longest in the world.
I'd recommend staying at The Pines. The cabins are awesome and it's close to all the services you'll need. We prefer trailering every day but you can ride out of anywhere you stay.
Ponds, Pines, Buffalo Bar and Wild West Pizza are great places to eat. Happy Hour Bar is a great place to eat and party if you don't mind the commute!
Where to ride depends on what you like. There is plenty of variety.
I'd recommend staying at The Pines. The cabins are awesome and it's close to all the services you'll need. We prefer trailering every day but you can ride out of anywhere you stay.
Ponds, Pines, Buffalo Bar and Wild West Pizza are great places to eat. Happy Hour Bar is a great place to eat and party if you don't mind the commute!
Where to ride depends on what you like. There is plenty of variety.
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Do you need to carry fuel?
Only if we get hit with a major dump and your blessed to burn through deep powder all day long. Otherwise there are multiple fuel locations
I'm also going to caution you about Lion's Head. It is easy to get to and a lot of people go there and it seems like it often catches newbies to the area unaware in avalanches. I'm not saying to not go there, there are great spots to ride on Lion's Head, just saying be aware of the terrain and conditions.
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Ponds Lodge is great if you want to pay over a $1 more per gallon at the pump.
Save yourself some money and ride another 5 min's to somewhere else and get fill your sled up.
Save yourself some money and ride another 5 min's to somewhere else and get fill your sled up.
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Take Kilgore road to the second parking lot, work your way up Blue Creek (follow tracks) and get into Hell Roaring Canyon SE of Mount Jefferson. There are a lot of open meadows and fun little climbs, been riding there for the last 35 years and always have a blast, but beware of Avy terrain traps.
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