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THE RIDE: This ride is especially good
in the spring and usually opens about two weeks
earlier than rides to the north. However, it can
be very muddy after it rains making the ride very
tough. The trail should not be used when it is in
this condition. During June, a variety of
wildflowers should be visible. In Cove Creek, you
will find a mixture of aspen trees, Douglas fir
and sage brush. There are two creek crossings on
this trail, one of which is dry in late summer. GETTING THERE: Drive south five miles from Ketchum on State Highway 75, then turn left (east) on East Fork Road. Drive seven miles to Cove Creek Road and park your car. THE RIDE: Ride along the dirt road for a distance of four miles, climbing gradually as you go. You will cross a creek called Big Witch Creek. About 200 yards past this creek you should see a road that veers to the right. Do not take this road, stay on the main road. Approximately one half mile past this intersection, the road becomes a trail and winds over a ridge. One half mile past the summit, you will pass some beaver ponds on your left. One mile past the beaver ponds, the trail meets with a two-track jeep trail. Turn right at this intersection. After three quarters of a mile, the jeep trail merges with Quigley/Baugh Creek Road. To get back to Quigley, turn right. After a short climb to Quigley Summit, the ride is all downhill to Hailey. From Hailey, you can take the bike path north to East Fork Road and back to your car. ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Turn right up the first canyon road (two miles past the summit) as you descend from Quigley Summit. Follow the road up and over a hill into the Indian Creek drainage. Three miles later, you should come to Indian Creek junction. Turn right to climb out of the Indian Creek. Go two and one quarter miles and turn right onto the old jeep trail. This ride climbs a saddle quickly to the top of Moran Creek. From the saddle, follow the old logging road that brings you back to Cove Creek. Turn left onto Cove Creek and ride back to your car. |
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