Ashton to Tetonia Trail
Ashton, Idaho
| Address: | N 3600 E, Ashton, ID 83420, USA |
| GPS: |
44°4'32.1"N 111°26'8.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Trails/Routes: | 29.6 mi |
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Mountain Bike
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation undertook the project to transform the old Teton Valley Branch of the Union Pacific Railroad from Ashton to Tetonia into a trail for bikes, ATVs, and snowmobiles, runners, cross-country skiers, and horses. The trail goes from Ashton to Tetonia and can be accessed via Ashton, Marysville, Bitch Creek, Felt, or Tetonia. Information can be found at kiosks in Marysville and at Bitch Creek.
Elevation Gain (Southbound): 787 ft
Length: 29.6 mi
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Ashton-Tetonia Trail | Biking in Eastern Idaho
Learn more about biking or snowshoeing the 30 mile Ashton-Tetonia Trail in eastern Idaho.
https://visitidaho.org/things-to-do/state-parks/ashton-to-tetonia/Ashton-Tetonia Trail | Idaho Trails | TrailLink
Ashton-Tetonia Trail spans 30 from N. 3600 E. (Ashton) to N. 3000 W. (Tetonia). View amenities, descriptions, reviews, photos, itineraries, and directions on TrailLink.
https://www.traillink.com/trail/ashton-tetonia-trail/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Ashton, Idaho
- Head east on ID-47 N/Main St toward S 6th StContinue to follow ID-47 N(0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto N 3600 E (0.3 mi)
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