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10/02/2026

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October 1, 2026
Trail: Mission to Mars Loop

Location Detail: Starting from town, take the Kim Williams trail to Marshall Mountain road. Head up the first FS road on the right that goes up the East side of the canyon to the top of the Mission to Mars flow trail. Zoom down the trail to the base and back down the road. Take the FS road over Jumbo Saddle and down lower SOM trail to the trailhead, then loop back to town.
Conditions: Hero dirt
Ride Quality: 5/5

Notes:
The Mission to Mars trail is long one-way flow trail with banked turns, loops, and dips that are amazingly well constructed for a fun and fast experience. This trail can also be accessed via Izzy trail starting at base of Marshall Mountain.

Hazards:
The flow trail is in excellent condition

09/23/2026

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September 22, 2026
Trail: Mount Sentinel and Braxton Trails

Location Detail: Climbed up the Crazy Canyon trail to the top of Sentinel, descended the gut on the Crooked trail, then looped back to Northside Braxton and Southside Braxton trails.
Conditions: Hero dirt
Ride Quality: 5/5

Notes:
Riding the gut on the Crooked trail is a great technical descent that will test your mountain biking skills.

Hazards:
Spotted a black bear sow and 2 cubs on the Southside Braxton trails. They appear to be cautious around bikers and hikers give them space if you see them.

09/02/2026

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September 1, 2026
Trail: Wallman Loop

Location Detail: Start at the Rattlesnake Recreation Area Trailhead. Head up the corridor trail. After crossing the bridge over the creek, travel up the Spring Creek doubletrack on left for about 2 miles, cross a wooden bridge and continue up the single track another mile to the intersection with the Wallman trail that requires a small creek crossing. Climb up the switchbacks to the top. After cresting, head down the other side that descends to the corridor trail looping back to the trailhead.
Conditions: Dry
Ride Quality: 5/5

Notes:
The trail that loops down to the corridor trail from the top is super gnarly with lots of roots, rocks, scree and switchbacks that test your riding skills.

Hazards:
The trails were clear and maintained. No bears were spotted, although bear spray is advised

07/27/2026

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July 23, 2026
Trail: Rattlesnake Fence-line Trail Loop

Location Detail: Headed out from the trailhead to Spring and Curry Gulch trails. At intersection of Stuart Peak trail descended the Fence-line, Sawmill Gulch, and Ewok trails.
Conditions: Hero dirt
Ride Quality: 5/5

Notes:
This classic trail loop was in prime condition. It was hardpacked and smooth going up with flowing loose-corners and washboard sections on descent.

Hazards:
Use caution on the loose wash board sections going down. Only one bear was spotted near Ewok section

07/13/2026

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July 11, 2026
Trail: Rattlesnake Wilderness Boundary

Location Detail: Biked from town along Rattlesnake Creek to the Rattlesnake Recreation Area Trailhead. Headed up the corridor trail past Franklin Bridge, then climbed the remainder of the route to the top. Returned on the same trail for an out and back.
Conditions: Dry
Ride Quality: 4/5

Notes:
Sunny conditions with temps in the low 80s. Bring extra water in the heat.

Hazards:
The trail was rocky and rough towards the top. There were several wet soggy sections. No bears or mountain lions were spotted.

07/11/2026

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July 9, 2026
Trail: Deer Creek, Southside Braxton and Larchcamp Trails

Location Detail: Biked from town starting on Kim Williams trail then ascended Deer Creek Sneak to Sam Braxton area. Climbed to the top for a free flowing descent on the Southside Braxton and Larchcamp trails. Zoomed down Pattee Canyon Road and back into town to complete the loop.
Conditions: Hero dirt

Ride Quality: 5/5

Notes:
Beautiful summer evening with temps in upper 70s. All trails were clear and dry.

Hazards:
No mountain lions or bears were spotted. No deadfall across trails was encountered

06/24/2026

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June 23, 2026

Trail: House of Sky Trail

Location Detail: Biked from town up Pattee Canyon, through South section of Braxton to upper Deer Creek road to the House of Sky Trailhead. Climbed up trail to Mitten Mountain and around Dean Stone section. Rapidly descended HWH, Woodsy, and Barmeyer trails and back to town.

Conditions: Hero dirt

Ride Quality: 5/5

Notes: Temps were in the upper 70s and low 80s. The wild flowers were in peak bloom.

Hazards: Typical rocky rugged trail on Mitten Mountain section. No major obstructions were encountered. Few hikers were on the trails today. No bears were spotted

06/12/2026

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June 11, 2026
Trail: Rattlesnake Corridor to Franklin Bridge
Location Detail: Started at the Rattlesnake main trailhead and rode to Franklin Bridge and back. Rattlesnake creek is roaring…
Conditions: Mostly dry, rocky, and muddy puddles
Ride Quality: 4/5

Notes:
The corridor trail to Franklin Bridge is mostly dry with patches of wet dirt and muddy puddles.

Hazards:
A black bear crossed our path on our descent back to the main trailhead

06/03/2026

Weather is lookin' primo for a group ride this week!

Come meet us at Marshall Mtn this Thursday at 6:30pm. We'll head up Izzy Up at a leisurely pace, hit the jump line for a little bit, and then head down Moose and Mission to Mars.

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05/29/2026

May 28, 2026
Trail: Jumbo Saddle Loop
Location Detail:
Conditions: Wet
Ride Quality: 5/5

Notes:
Biked from town along Kim Williams trail to the Marshall Mountain Road, then climbed the Marshall grade double track to the Saddle. Descended down SoM Trail to Rattlesnake Creek Trail and back to town.

Hazards:
Thunder, rain, and lightning surrounded us the whole evening, but arrived safely back home.

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