MOUNTAIN BIKING
Explore 39 miles of dedicated mountain bike trails. Our bike park and trail systems offer riding for all ages and ability levels. Explore the thrill of our downhill bike park and cross country trails. Helmets and closed toe shoes required.
TAMARACK EXPRESS LIFT HOURS:
Daily: 9AM – 4PM
Two new downhill trails:
- Shark Bait: Black Diamond Flow Trail – 0.94mi
- New in 2024 Shark Bait is a progressive flow trail to thrash your bike around. This trail was designed to feature a little bit of everything from technical rock gardens, large berms, drops, and the biggest jumps on the mountain. There aren’t many places you can’t find air on this rowdy new trail.
- Oblivion: Black Diamond Technical Trail – 0.56mi
- New for 2024, Oblivion is a steep and raw trail cut into a dark gully. Born from logging operations of past this trail skirts around a creek littered with waterfalls. The trail features roots, rocks, drops and loose corners. Time will tell just how rowdy this trail will become.
Trail Extensions:
- Hot Shot Extension: Black Diamond Technical Trail – 1.05mi
- A new final section was added in 2024 to connect to hub 9. Diving into a steep and dark gully with an optional double black line.
- Los Azulejos Extension: Green Flow Trail – 1.01mi
- Extended in Summer 2024 to connect with Paper Boy.
| Mid-mountain Elevation | 6,600' |
| Base Elevation | 4,900' |
| Vertical Drop | 1,700' — 36 miles of trail |
| Beginner | 40% |
| Intermediate | 40% |
| Advanced | 16% |
| Expert | 4% |
| DOWNHILL BIKES: Bike Park only. Featuring Kona Process X Transitions T11 | -- | $135 | $155 | -- | $135 |
| PREMIUM ENDURO BIKES: Lift Service and XC trails. Featuring Knolly Warden and Knolly Chilcotin | -- | $115 | $135 | -- | $115 |
| STANDARD ENDURO BIKE: Bike Park and XC trails. Featuring Kona Process Jamis Hardline A2 | -- | $90 | $110 | -- | $90 |
| Jr. Downhill Bike | -- | $60 | $85 | -- | $60 |
Downhill bike rentals include full face helmet and pads. Pick up your rental in Tamarack Outfitters in The Village.
| Miles of Trail | 18 Mi |
| Number of Trails | 26 |
| Green Circle | 12 |
| Blue Square | 13 |
| Black Diamond | 1 |
| Featuring Jamis High Point, Kona Lava Dome, and Kona Honzo. | $40 | $60 | $75 | -- | -- |
| Jr. Cross Country Bike | $30 | $50 | $60 | -- | $50 |
| FEATURING THE KONA REMOTE | -- | $115 | $150 | -- | -- |
All bike rentals can be picked up in Tamarack Outfitters in The Village. Cross Country bikes are not allowed on lift served bike park. Rental includes helmet. Please call 208.325.2025 to book your e-bike rental as a limited number of e-bikes are available.
| Jamis Earth Cruiser | -- | $15 | $30 | -- | -- |
| Downhill Full Face Helmet | $15 |
| Half Shell Helmet (basic bike helmet) | $15 |
At the base of the mountain, next to The Village, is an expert designed jump park with gaps, tabletops and more! Whether you’re seeking big hang time or just learning to fly, the jump park has a range of features to fit your ability level. This park is free and open to all but helmets are required.
INFORMATION
- Recommended full suspension bikes with disc brakes
- Lift-serviced trails are downhill directional only, unless otherwise marked.
- E-Bike Policy: riders must load their bikes on Tamarack’s lift trays.
- No dogs permitted on chairlifts
- No children in backpacks
- Please lower safety bar when not loading or unloading
UPHILL
TRAVEL POLICY
No uphill travel permitted at this time as trails melt out. Uphill traffic to the Downhill Bike Park is only permitted on designated Waltz Climb Route. All uphill bike traffic must purchase either a Uphill Access Day Ticket or Uphill Access Season Pass to use the Downhill Bike Park. We ask that all uphill traffic check the Tamarack web site to check for any downhill trail closures. For additional questions or concerns please call patrol: 208.325.1031
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