Sun Valley 5-Day Singletrack Teen Trip
RIDING TYPE
Advanced
DURATION
5 Days
SEASON
July - August
Sun Valley 5-Day Singletrack Teen Trip
A Mountain Biking Adventure That Builds Confidence and Independence
You want a summer experience for your teen that goes beyond the ordinary—an adventure that challenges them, builds their confidence, and creates lasting memories. Our Sun Valley teen bike trip is exactly that. It’s an expertly guided, all-inclusive cycling expedition designed to give young riders the thrill of epic singletrack and the invaluable life lessons that come from exploring the great outdoors in a supportive group setting.
Advanced Challenge, Life Skills & High-Alpine Immersion
This Sun Valley Singletrack Adventure for Teens is tailored for Advanced riders who thrive on challenge, featuring:
Confidence & Independence: Designed to challenge riders on difficult terrain, building resilience and an invaluable sense of accomplishment.
Advanced Singletrack: Conquer the Red Warrior Trail, brave the technical sections near Deer Creek, and enjoy the finest descent off Howard’s Trail.
High-Altitude Riding: Experience high-country cycling at elevations between 6,000 and 9,000 feet, enjoying views of the Pioneer, Smoky, and Boulder Mountains.
Unparalleled Support: Fully supported logistics and expert guides ensure safety and comfort, allowing teens to focus on the physical demands and camaraderie.
Unique Recovery: Includes a relaxing post-ride soak at Frenchman’s Hot Springs (Day 1).
-DAY-BY-DAY
Itinerary
The adventure begins with a ride out along Warm Springs Road to our camp.
The group will explore the singletrack of the Castle Creek drainage, a ride designed to ready them for the week ahead.
The area, revitalized by a past fire, offers an incredible window into the Smoky Mountains.
To top it off, our camp’s proximity to Frenchman’s Hot Springs provides a relaxing soak and the perfect way to unwind.
Today, the group takes on the Red Warrior Trail, a spectacular lollipop loop from camp.
The ride features a rewarding climb up the drainage, with multiple creek crossings before reaching a scenic saddle.
Your teen will enjoy a trailside lunch with incredible views of the Pioneer, Smoky, and Boulder mountains.
The descent back down Red Warrior is a blast, with fun switchbacks and rollers that help build confidence and skills.
This day is a testament to perseverance, featuring a beautiful climb through the forest to Poison Flats, a challenging but rewarding effort.
From this scenic meadow, the journey becomes a fun, technical descent to our secluded creekside camp at Deer Creek.
The trail becomes more engaging as it follows the creek banks, with several rocky sections that give way to a smooth, flowing ride.
Today’s loop from camp takes the group up Wolftone Creek to a ridge with awesome panoramic views.
The journey to the top provides a glimpse of Idaho’s diverse landscape, from the prairie to the south to the rugged Sawtooth and Boulder Mountains to the north.
The highlight is a world-class descent along Curran Creek, a winding trail that plunges into the forest and rewards riders with a fun, fast finish.
The final day starts with a rewarding climb up Howard’s Trail to a ridge overlooking Greenhorn Gulch.
The descent from the top is arguably the finest yet, with smooth and flowy singletrack and perfectly banked turns.
A final ride back along a paved bike path to Ketchum concludes this memorable Sun Valley bike trip for teens, leaving them with a sense of accomplishment and a lifetime of memories.
-TRIP NOTES
The fine print
Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, road conditions, rider safety and other factors which may affect the logistics of the adventure.
Road Surface
Singletrack on coarse granitic soil, pine duff and some clay.
Overall Rating
Advanced
Technical Difficulty
Moderate to difficult, many obstacles and tricky sections
Physical Difficulty
Difficult, high elevations, steep climbs, long unsupported sections.
Altitude
6,000 - 9,000 feet
Biking Mileage
17-27 miles per day
Hiking Mileage
17-27 miles per day
–Travel Logistics
Getting there.
Ketchum, ID, 8:30 AM MST (address in confirmation email). Ending time: return to Ketchum 3:00-4:00 PM last day. Getting there: 77 mi north of I-84 on Hwy 75; fly into Sun Valley (SUN) or Boise (BOI, Sun Valley Express shuttle).
Lodging Before Your Trip
Hotel Ketchum
Best Western Kentwood Lodge
Tamarack Lodge
Best Western Tyrolean
Hailey is a cute little town with good restaurants. It is 10 miles south of Sun Valley. Allow 1/2 hour drive time in the morning.
Airport Inn Hailey, ID
Innidaho.com – Central Reservations for all of Idaho
PACKING
What we provide
- Meals
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Camp mugs & dining ware
- 2 large cycling water bottles
- Camp chairs
- Dry bags
- Solar showers
- Sunscreen & bug spray
- Bike stand
- Lube
- First aid kit
Bring or rent
- Bike
- Helmet
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Cycling & camp clothing
- Rain gear
- Personal items
- Tipping cash (10-20%)
Bring or rent
Bringing or renting
- Bike (rentals come with flat pedals)
- Helmet (gratis w
- Rental bike)
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
Cycling clothing
- Cycling shoes
- 3-5 pair cycling shorts
- 3-5 cycling shirts
- Long sleeve cycling shirt
- Long sleeve cotton shirt or solar sleeves
- Cycling socks
- Windbreaker
- Tights or leg warmers
- 2 pair cycling gloves
- Rain jacket & rain pants (Gore-Tex or similar)
- Warm layer
- Sunglasses
Camp clothing
- Camp shorts/shirts
- Warm socks
- Long underwear
- 2 pair warm long pants
- Fleece/sweater
- Pile or down jacket
- Warm gloves and hat
- Brimmed hat
- Bathing suit
- Hiking shoes
- Sandals
- Rain gear
Personal
- Toiletries
- Medication
- Towel
- Biodegradable soap
- Wet-wipes
- Flashlight/headlamp
- Sunglasses
- Optional day bag
- Stuff sacks
- Cash for tipping (10-20% of trip price)
Optional
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Favorite beverages
- Books
- Maps
- Portable USB charger
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Need more information about our bike trips? Check out what a bike trip is all about by visiting our camping page, FAQ page, what to bring page or be the first to know about new trips, last minute trip openings and future discounts by subscribing to our newsletter.
Need even more details? Send us a message or call and talk to one of our trip specialists at (435) 259-8732
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