Welcome to our 2017 Summer offerings on Bald Mountain at Sun Valley. Great hiking and Gondola/Lift rides daily with lunch services at Roundhouse from 11 to 3 and Bar services til 4. Sandwiches, salads, smoothies & beverages are served at River Run Lodge from 9 tp 5. Lift-assisted mountain biking opens Saturday, July 1st.
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This trail is a favorite for hikers! With long traverses, the trail offers hikers plenty of shade as it weaves through stands of Douglas Firs. During hours of lift operations, enjoy a ride back down to River Run Plaza on the Christmas Lift and the Roundhouse Gondola. Plan at least three hours to get to the top if hiking. Uphill-only for bikes, this trail serves up its most challenging technical moves in the first two miles, then settles into a steep, consistent grade climb to the top of Bald Mountain. Multiple options for loops via French Connection, the Traverse Trail, and the Perimeter Trails (Broadway to either Warm Springs or Cold Springs).
Mountain bike uphill traffic only. Hiking 2 way traffic.
This high speed traverse on the backside of Bald Mountain's bowls offers stunning views of the surrounding Smoky and Pioneer mountains. Use Broadway to access to the new Lupine trail for laps on the upper mountain, or continue down to the Warm Springs and Cold Springs perimeter trails. During hours of lift operation be advised of the occasional group of hikers, and the rare uphill rider.
Opens July 1st.
The Cold Springs trail offers a sunny traverse across the backside of Bald Mountain highlighted by constant, rolling grade with some rocky sections. Following the traverse, the trail diverts into a fast, smooth wooded section down to the Cold Springs lift. Below the lift, the trail drops into a rocky gully followed by a fast, fire road descent to the bike path. Be advised of occasional uphill traffic on this trail.
Opens July 1st.
A short, uphill-only connection used to loop the Bald Mountain and Traverse trails.
6/1/17: Open for hiking and uphill biking to create loops with the River Run and Lower Warm Springs trails via the Traverse trail.
Ridden uphill, this trail offer a mellow, shaded climb using stacked switchbacks, and connecting to the Upper River Run and Traverse trails. Also popular as an out-and-back, this trail offers a fun descent used recently during USAC Nationals and the Ride Sun Valley Enduro. When riding this trail downhill, be advised of uphill traffic.
7/1/17: Open as an out and back to the Traverse trail until 1pm. Open to Warm Springs trail after 1pm.
A classic all-mountain experience! The Warm Springs Trail offers a roller coaster ride through the wooded backside of Bald Mountain. A half mile climb to Little America Point is a welcome rest before the trail heads downhill through the trees burned in the 2007 Castle Rock Fire. Back inside the ski area, a fast, shaded descent drops down to Warm Springs Plaza, returning to River Run Plaza along the bike path. Be advised of the occasional hiker or uphill rider as you near the bottom of the trail, particularly in the late afternoon.
7/1/17: Closed below the Traverse Trail until 1pm. Riders descending from top can return to River Run via the Traverse trail.
Opens July 1st.
A local biking favorite offers a gradual, shaded climb up the River Run Trail. Follow the Traverse Trail across classic Bald Mountain ski runs to the junction with the Warm Springs Trail. Finish with a shaded descent to Warm Springs Plaza. Not recommended for hiking.
6/1/17: Open for hiking and biking.
This downhill-only mountain bike trail features banked turns, rollers and jumps appealing to experienced mountain bikers. Riders finishing the trail at Roundhouse can either download on the Gondola or take the Christmas Lift back to the top of Bald Mountain to ride down one of the classic perimeter trails. Saddle Up closes daily at 4:00pm.
Opens July 1st
Lupine is a downhill only mountain bike trail connecting the Broadway Trail to Saddle Up. A fast, flowing traverse with some optional airtime, this trail merges on o the final banked turns of Saddle Up before bringing riders back to the Christmas Lift. Riders finishing the trail at Roundhouse can either download on the Gondola or take the Christmas Lift back to the top of Bald Mountain to ride down one of the classic perimeter trails. Lupine closes at 4:00pm.
Bald Mountain Summer Lift Operating Hours
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Last update: one month and 2 weeks ago
An excellent beginner hike or mountain bike ride! A short trip above the Lodge offers glimpses of the beauty surrounding Sun Valley.
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