Thunder Mountain Loop

Overview

Tough but fun climb to the turret of Thunder Mountain Loop Trail #17E22 with incredible narrow singletrack above the cliffs on the other side. Glide past a cave across alpine meadows, then fast flowy singletrack with some nice rock gardens down Silver Lake - Horse Canyon Trail #17E21. Dirt road back is a meh but ends quickly with a last bit of singletrack and views over Caples Creek Canyon.

Trail Stats

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A cool cave along the trail.

A cool cave along the trail.

Magical forest toward the bottom.

Magical forest toward the bottom.

Lots of cool volcanic features.

Lots of cool volcanic features.

Fun downhill before the final climb.

Fun downhill before the final climb.

Many granite rock gardens

Many granite rock gardens

Ride the ridge

Ride the ridge

Views into Kirkwood

Views into Kirkwood

Off the backside, clinging to the face.

Off the backside, clinging to the face.

Alpine scenery

Alpine scenery

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