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Lithium Shuttle (Teton Pass)
Mountain Biking Trail
Hard
5.13 mi
877 ft
One of the longest runs in the Teton Pass area.
Teton Pass is "already on the map as a paradise of easy access for backcountry skiing, but the same goes for downhill biking,” writes Brigid Mander on The Teton Pass trail network began life as a collection of illegal underground trails, but eventually the builders organized and went legit. Thanks to "local trail advocates and progressive land managers from the Bridger-Teton National Forest,” the local trail builders were able to construct "the nation’s first (legal) downhill-bike only trail network on public land and minimize user conflict.”
"Teton Pass is unique in that there are a lot of multi-use and DH trails crammed into a small space – but the trails are well-signed, so pay attention, respect the community order and be courteous, so that everyone in this highly trafficked spot stays happy,” continues Mander.
From the top of Teton pass, riders must either hike-a-bike for 30-40 minutes or endure a grunt of a pedal to get back to Black Canyon and the Lithium trail. While one of the furthest out trails in the Teton Pass network, it offers one of the most sustained descents in the area.
The work invested to access Lithium is well-worth it, though. "Lithium is a steep, DH only trail with natural terrain features, technical rock gardens, and gap jumps,” according to Mountain Bike the Tetons. "All jumps have go-arounds. One of the original, classic DH trails built as part of the Teton Pass DH trail network. The longest ride of all the DH trails in the network, it's definitely worth the trip out to Mt. Ely for the views alone. An expert-only trail."
Sources:
Written by Greg Heil
Teton Pass is "already on the map as a paradise of easy access for backcountry skiing, but the same goes for downhill biking,” writes Brigid Mander on The Teton Pass trail network began life as a collection of illegal underground trails, but eventually the builders organized and went legit. Thanks to "local trail advocates and progressive land managers from the Bridger-Teton National Forest,” the local trail builders were able to construct "the nation’s first (legal) downhill-bike only trail network on public land and minimize user conflict.”
"Teton Pass is unique in that there are a lot of multi-use and DH trails crammed into a small space – but the trails are well-signed, so pay attention, respect the community order and be courteous, so that everyone in this highly trafficked spot stays happy,” continues Mander.
From the top of Teton pass, riders must either hike-a-bike for 30-40 minutes or endure a grunt of a pedal to get back to Black Canyon and the Lithium trail. While one of the furthest out trails in the Teton Pass network, it offers one of the most sustained descents in the area.
The work invested to access Lithium is well-worth it, though. "Lithium is a steep, DH only trail with natural terrain features, technical rock gardens, and gap jumps,” according to Mountain Bike the Tetons. "All jumps have go-arounds. One of the original, classic DH trails built as part of the Teton Pass DH trail network. The longest ride of all the DH trails in the network, it's definitely worth the trip out to Mt. Ely for the views alone. An expert-only trail."
Sources:
Written by Greg Heil
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Strava Routes
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium (w/ climb from pass) | 5.07 mi | -2,674 ft | -7.1% |
| To Lithium | 1.60 mi | 741 ft | 8.1% |
| Neo Pro Lithium radio tower to botto | 4.43 mi | -2,589 ft | -8.4% |
| Lithium top to hike a bike | 1.30 mi | -856 ft | -12.4% |
| Lithium Full | 3.28 mi | -2,717 ft | -15.6% |
| Fast Section | 0.42 mi | -305 ft | -13.5% |
| Lithium hike a bike to the bottom | 2.01 mi | -1,713 ft | -16.0% |
| JH Stravaduro: Top of Lithium Hike-a-Bike to Trail Crossing | 1.84 mi | -1,785 ft | -18.3% |
| Lithium DH | 0.80 mi | -1,066 ft | -25.1% |
| Lithium hike a bike to the start of lower | 1.06 mi | -1,204 ft | -21.4% |
| Lithium Mid + Lower | 1.81 mi | -1,716 ft | -17.8% |
| Steep and Loose | 0.35 mi | -568 ft | -30.5% |
| Lithium gnar & roots | 0.33 mi | -299 ft | -16.7% |
| Lithium Roots | 0.29 mi | -174 ft | -11.4% |
| Lithium Lower | 0.70 mi | -492 ft | -13.2% |