Sun Valley 5-Day Singletrack Tour
RIDING TYPE
Advanced
DURATION
5 Days
SEASON
July - August
Sun Valley 5-Day Singletrack Tour
Experience Sun Valley Singletrack: A True Gem of the West
Sun Valley, Idaho, is a mountain biking paradise, and our Sun Valley singletrack bike trip is your all-inclusive ticket to experiencing its legendary trails. Imagine yourself riding through vast alpine meadows filled with wildflowers, with the jagged peaks of the Sawtooth Mountains as your backdrop. This is a fully supported, hassle-free Idaho mountain biking tour where we handle all the logistics. You simply get to enjoy the incredible riding, the delicious food, and the stunning scenery.
Advanced Challenge, High-Alpine Vistas & Hot Springs Recovery
This Sun Valley Singletrack Tour is tailored for Advanced riders who possess a high level of skill and fitness, featuring:
Ultimate Singletrack Challenge: Conquer trails on coarse granitic soil, including the Red Warrior Loop and Wolftone Ridge, demanding a high level of skill and fitness.
Breathtaking Alpine Vistas: Ride through vast alpine meadows and ridges, with panoramic views of the Sawtooth, Smoky, Pioneer, and Boulder Mountains.
Hot Springs Recovery: Enjoy the unique benefit of a post-ride soak at Frenchman’s Hot Springs for the perfect recovery.
High-Altitude Riding: Cycle at challenging elevations ranging from 6,000 to 9,000 feet, ensuring cool temperatures and demanding climbs.
-DAY-BY-DAY
Itinerary
We’ll ride directly from our meeting spot, beginning our Idaho mountain biking tour with a ride out Warm Springs Road to our camp.
We’ll explore the Castle Creek drainage; the area’s scenic singletrack offers panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains.
This ride will get us primed for the week ahead, and a relaxing soak at Frenchman’s Hot Springs is just down the road for the perfect post-ride recovery.
Today, we’ll embark on the Red Warrior Trail, a spectacular lollipop loop from camp.
We’ll climb through the beautiful Red Warrior drainage, crossing the creek many times before reaching a saddle with incredible views of the Pioneer, Smoky, and Boulder Mountains.
After a trailside lunch, we’ll enjoy a fun descent down Lodgepole Gulch and back along a new section of the Red Warrior Trail, featuring fun switchbacks and rollers.
From camp, we’ll begin with a beautiful climb up to Poison Flats, a stunning meadow offering incredible mountain views.
While the final stretch of the climb is challenging, the reward is a thrilling descent into our secluded creekside camp at Deer Creek.
The trail becomes more technical as it follows the banks of the creek, gradually giving way to a long, smooth section that will lead us to our support vehicle.
Today, we’ll ride from camp on a loop that takes us up Wolftone Creek and onto a ridge with breathtaking views.
To the north lie the rugged Sawtooth and Boulder Mountains, while the Pioneers and Smoky Peaks surround us.
After a trailside lunch, we’ll ride a world-class descent along Curran Creek, a twisting, fast singletrack that will have you grinning from ear to ear before ending at our camp for a second night.
For our grand finale, we begin with a climb up Howard’s Trail to a ridge overlooking Greenhorn Gulch.
The descent from the top is arguably the most memorable of the trip, with fun, smooth singletrack and perfectly banked turns.
From the trailhead, it’s a scenic 12-mile cruise on dirt roads and a paved path back into Ketchum, concluding our unforgettable Sun Valley singletrack bike trip.
-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
18-27 miles per day
Hiking Mileage
18-27 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
- 1 cycling water bottle
- 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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