Beattie Loop is a scenic circuit on Mount Ascension, starting at Beattie St Trailhead. Counter clockwise, the loop starts with Pay Dirt, followed by Pail Rider. Arriving at the intersection, follow the 2006 Trail all the way to the top without thinking twice. To reach the summit, take on Mt Ascension Ridge Trail, and take […]
Connecting two parts of Easy Rider Trail, Pail Rider is a short zigzagging trail that will take its users higher up in no time. Arriving on the top end of the segment, take the 2006 Trail to reach the summit of Mount Ascension, or stay on Easy Rider for a shorter trip.
Mt Ascension Ridge Trail is the last bit of trail to the summit of Mount Ascension, whether coming from the Loop Trail, Entertainment Trail, or 2006 Trail. At its highest point of 5,282 feet, take a look at all of the South Hills and beyond, and see if you can spot your house or favorite […]
Adequately named, Mt Ascension Loop Trail loops around the summit of Mt Ascension. Circling the top, this trail is perfect for those wanting to soak in as many vistas as they can without straying too far from their starting point. Though Mt Ascension Loop Trail in itself is a very pleasant hike, don’t forget water […]
A nod to Mt Helena’s 1906 Trail, 2006 Trail crosses paths with the summit of Mount Ascension, guaranteeing stunning views along the way. From south to north, progressively climb up from Arrowroot drive all the way to the top of the mountain. Circle around via Mt Ascension Loop Trail to get the most of the […]
Archery Range Trail is a great path to connect the north of Mt Ascension to its wilder south. From the DeFord Trailhead area, find Archery Range and dive deeper into nature as you make your way towards Entertainment Trail. For a longer, more challenging route, turn up on Entertainment and climb to the top. For […]
Hoppiness is a blissful trail connecting three main Mt Ascension trails: Mt Ascension Loop, 2006, and Entertainment trails. The trail features a couple of bumps (hops!) to spice it up for mountain bikers, but is a multiuse trail that can be enjoyed by any user.
Starting at the Old Shooting Range Trailhead, or at DeFord Trailhead for those who’d like to warm up a bit, this intermediate bike course offers opportunities to jump or keep it simple, and features some mild ramps. This trail can be used by all from tentative beginners to intermediate bikers and fearless pros. The trail […]
Starting at the Old Shooting Range Trailhead, this figure-8 bicycle loop is a great way to discover the Davis Gulch area, including the south of Rodney Ridge and the west of Mount Ascension. This big loop combines the Rodney Ridge Bicycle Loop with the Archery Range Loop, and includes the two bike skill courses along […]
A fun and short mountain biking experience, the Rodney Ridge Bicycle Loop targets the south part of the ridge. Starting at the Old Shooting Range Trailhead, make your way up Rodney Ridge Trail and cross the meadow to Roger Fuchs Trail. Keep going until you reach an intersection with a flowy left turn onto Sourdough […]
