Imperial Gulch Trail
Hailey, Idaho
| Address: | ~Greenhorn Gulch, Hailey, ID 83333, USA |
| GPS: |
43°35'39.2"N 114°24'58.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Trail Length: | 10.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Park at the Greenhorn trailhead. Best when ridden after Greenhorn Trail, but it's fun either direction. Ride out from the trailhead and follow the trail out to a T and follow signs to Imperial Gulch. The trail starts up a short wooded section that burned in the 2013 fire. Proceed through a large meadow with abundant wildflowers and attain the saddle. Contour around the grassy hill sides over exposed, dusty ground. The trail pops in and out of small groves of aspen and pine as it climbs steadily upwards. Views of the Pioneer Mountains to the east are your reward. The trail descends for about 1/2 mile to the junction with the Greenhorn Trail. Courtesy of MTBProject.com
Imperial Gulch trail climbs steadily through rolling terrain along the north side of the Deer Creek divide. It can be ridden in either direction, but most prefer to ride it counter-clockwise beginning the loop with Greenhorn Gulch to Imperial with a rippin' descent with great flow. There are excellent views of the Pioneer Mountains after the climb. Great variety of forest and open terrain, with spectacular wildflowers early summer. Multi-use trail shared with hikers and motos. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
More Information
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 Hailey, Idaho
- Head northwest on ID-75 N/S Main St toward Bullion StContinue to follow ID-75 N(6.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Greenhorn Rd (0.4 mi)
- Continue onto Greenhorn Gulch Rd/NF-117Continue to follow Greenhorn Gulch Rd(3.2 mi)
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