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Saturday, June 1, 2024
Other Names | Ditch Creek, Bridger - Teton National Forest, Jackson Ranger District, Lost Creek, Gros Ventre Mountains |
Last Known Status | Open |
This area has around 11 miles of woods trails that wind through small open meadows and offer panoramic mountain views.
The trail system closes for the season during the winter months and generally re-opens around June. ATVs less than 50 inches wide and dirt bikes are permitted but the trail system also very popular with mountain bikers.
Permit Required | Yes | WY ORV Permit |
Dates Open | June 1 - November 30 | |
Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | All non-residents must purchase a Wyoming ORV permit. |
Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
Noise Limit | ||
Whip Flags | Not Required | |
Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | |
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
Campfires | ||
Night Riding | Unknown | |
Trail Blazing | Some Areas | |
Rule Enforcement |
Area | Motorized Trails |
Land | National Forest |
Parking | (None) |
Entry | (None) |
Riding | (None) |
Camping | (None) |
Our Rating | Good |
Recommended Stay | Full Day |
Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
Nearest City | Kelly, WY | ||
Address | Shadow Mountain Road, Kelly, WY 83011 | ||
| From: Jackson, WY
1) Take US-189 North about 20 miles 2) Turn right (east) onto Lost Creek Ranch Road, continue 1.5 miles 3) Turn right (south) onto Shadow Mountain Road, continue .8 miles 4) Turn left (east) to stay on Shadow Mountain Road, continue about 1 mile 5) Staging area is on the left (north). |
Contact Info | Bridger - Teton National Forest - Jackson Ranger District 25 Rosencrans Lane Jackson, WY 83001 (307) 739-5400 r4_b-t_info@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
Contact Info | Wyoming Department of State Parks 2301 Central Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002 (877) 996-7275 (307) 777-6323 state.parks.parks@wyo.gov wyoparks.state.wy.us |
Comment | Wyoming ORV Permit Info |
Miles Of Trail | 11 | |
Climate Type | Forest | |
Elevation | 7200 to 8500 ft. | |
Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
Loose Dirt | Some | |
Hard Pack | Little | |
Sand | None | |
Mud | Some | |
Dust | Little | |
Rocks | Little | |
Trees | All | |
Steep Hills | Few | |
Water Crossings | Few | |
Small Jumps | None | |
Large Jumps | None | |
Berms | Some | |
Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
Single Track | Some | |
Roads | None | |
Shade | Many | |
Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
Novice | Some | |
Amateur | Mostly | |
Expert | Little |
Gasoline | 20-30 Miles (SW) | Loaf 'N Jug (307) 733-7947 |
Diesel | 20-30 Miles (SW) | Loaf 'N Jug (307) 733-7947 |
Water | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Grand Teton Park RV Resort (307) 733-1980 or (800) 563-6469 |
RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Grand Teton Park RV Resort (307) 733-1980 or (800) 563-6469 |
RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Grand Teton Park RV Resort (307) 733-1980 or (800) 563-6469 |
Campground | 20-30 Miles (NW) | Signal Mountain Campground (800) 672-6012 |
Conv Store | 20-30 Miles (SW) | Loaf 'N Jug (307) 733-7947 |
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