Its been a busy week on Teton Pass. The crews cleared Arrow, Snotel, the Ridge, Ski Lake, and upper History. There were lots of big trees down from heavy snow and winds over the winter. Almost all of the trails are dry with a few lingering snow drifts. We will continue to work on upper […]
Teton Pass is drying out and crews have been clearing trees this week. We got Phillip’s Canyon up to the Phillip’Pass junction and the Ridge Trail up to rock world. The ridgelines and shaded trees are still holding drifts so if you are intrepid you can posthole your way through. We also worked on prepping […]
Finally some sunshine! Snow King and Munger are in great shape after the rains and the trails on Teton Pass are drying out quickly. Crews cleared up Black Canyon to the snow line, and hit Big Rocks, Crater, and lower History. The lower reaches of Phillip’s Canyon and the Ridge trail are also dry along […]
The trails in the Snow King and Munger Systems are 99% dry with only a few lingering snow drift on windy ridges. Crews have cleared both systems for downed trees and have started to clear on Teton Pass. The Teton Pass trails are melting out and are usable from the lower trailheads. Crews cleared up […]
Crews are clearing trees as the trails continue to dry out. The Cache Creek trails are mostly dry with a few lingering snow patches. Everything below Sink or Swim is also good to go with just the snow on the ski slopes remaining. Game Creek is dry up to the West Game junction and you […]
Spring is here and there are dry trails! The Winter Wildlife Closures open today offering lots of options to explore Wilson Canyon, Josie’s Ridge, and Crystal Butte. The usual Putt Putt and Sidewalk loop to the Wiggle is 99% dry with intermittent snow patches further up Cache and on the shaded Hagen side. Game Creek […]
Fall is in the air and that means Election Day is coming up. We want you to get out and exercise your right to vote! Before you make that important decision, we thought you might want to know the candidates’ positions on pathways and making walking and biking a preferred mode of travel in Jackson. Kudos […]
This summer the Friends of Pathways (FOP) trail crew worked on the following projects as part of our Cache Creek and Game Creek Trail Improvements. We had some alterations due to Covid-19 but were able to complete most of the project. Invasive Weed Mitigation – Teton County Weed and Pest ceased working with groups in […]
This week the crew started on the new Game Creek connector trail. This trail will connect the Game Creek trailhead to the S. 89 pathway and will provide safe access from the neighborhoods along S. Hwy. 89 to their public lands without having to take a trip in a vehicle. We hope this will help […]
This week the crew finished up the last new log bridge up Cache Creek. These are a fun endeavor where the crew gets to use the griphoist to maneuver the several thousand pound logs into place, a good physics lesson in action. We then installed a new culvert on the Phillip’s Connector trail where the […]
Wow mid May and the Cache/Game trails are snow free! Some heavy wind on Wednesday brought down some new trees on the trails. Crews re-cleared Putt Putt, Hagen, Ferrins, Sink or Swim, and the River trails. We also got to Tusky Ridge at Munger and the beginning of Arrow and all of the Ridge trail, 77 trees total this week! The Munger trails are in good shape and are so green right now, especially the meadows on the state land. If you are out there this weekend explore downhill to the north on either the Poison Creek or Tusky Ridge connectors and check out the trails there. Teton Pass is also melting quickly and we only saw a few snow drifts left today on the Ridge trail. Next week we will push up Ski Lake and upper History and see about clearing down Arrow to Phillip’s Canyon. If you see any new trees down from the recent storms let us know and have a fun weekend out on the trails!
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While we boast 70+ miles of pathways in Teton County, many neighborhoods remain disconnected from the pathway network.
A prime example is the neighborhood on Andersen Lane (next to Calico) in Wilson. There are more than 30 elementary school age kids in this neighborhood alone who cannot access the pathway due to the nonstop flow of high speed traffic on HWY 390.
Luckily, there is a request for $200,000 in the Pathways 2027 budget for initial planning and design for the WY390 Eastside Pathway Project. This project would put a pathway on the east side of 390 and could potentially include a pedestrian underpass (The FY27 budget starts July 1).
The Board of County Commissioners will be discussing the Pathways budget on Monday, May 18.
Public comment will be taken.
Please show up and remind @tetoncounty about the importance of having Every Neighborhood Connected to the pathway network.
Video by Warren Ostler
The Cache/Game trails are almost totally dry with the last bit of snow lingering on the Ferrins and Cache/Game saddles and on the ski runs. Munger is also in great shape with only some snow on the upper ridge of the Big Munger trail. Teton Pass trails are snow free up to about 7500 feet in elevation. Crews this week cleared, Crater, lower History, Big Rocks, lower Blacks, lower Phillip’s Ridge, Josies, Kellys, Lindas, and Wilson Canyon. We will be helping on some other projects next week and then back to the upper parts of Teton Pass as the snow melts back. Trails of the week is the new Trail Creek Connector and OPR Loops, they make a fun lollypop loop from the bottom of Trail Creek road with lots of options in the 5 OPR Loops, and great views of the Sleeping Indian on the Trail Creek Connector. Have fun out there and enjoy the sunshine!
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Getting Wilson Elementary properly equipped for iWalkiBikeiBus day tomorrow. A pathway came very close to Wilson School, but actually delivered kids to HHR Ranch Road, which has vehicles turning from and on to HWY 22, making for a less than ideal situation for kids on bikes. So we worked with the school, busted down the fence, laid some gravel down, and voila - a safer situation. Swipe on for the iWalkiBikeiBus Schedule.
May is Bike Month in Jackson, Wyoming! Our mayor even said so.
Do you know what kind of e-bike you ride? Steve has no clue. Don’t be like Steve!
In Teton County, Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 e-bikes are allowed on our pathways. Confused? Watch this video. Still confused? Visit a local bike shop - Jackson Hole has more than a dozen.
Friends of Pathways and @snakeriverbrew present @bicyclefilmfestival on Thursday, May 21, @thecenterjh.
Join us for a curated screening of short films celebrating the bicycle. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a bike shop vendor village, raffle prizes, music, and pizza. Mingle with your cycling friends, then head inside the theater and take a two-wheeled journey around the globe.
Bring the whole family – FREE childcare will be provided from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. for kids age 3 and older.
BFF films will play from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Buy early bird tickets now for $18. Tickets are $23 after May 1. Buy tickets at link in our bio.
Bicycle Film Festival Jackson Hole is supported by:
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@pedegojacksonhole
@tetonmountainbike
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Steve never stops.
When riding your e-bike, remember to follow traffic signs and stop at the stop signs.
Don’t be like Steve!
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