Yost Meadow Trail

Overview

The first mile or so is brutal climbing, with no warmup, that usually involves serious granny-gear pounding or hike-a-bike. But the views you get make you forget that youre wheezing and gasping for dear life. Take a moment to soak it in. The climbing mellows a bit after this point as you spin through alpine meadows and aspen groves. \n\nBy this point, youre probably imagining how much bliss this singletrack will be on the way back down! Eventually, you enter the ski area- and the trail descends a little before crossing under the lift and climbing some more. The trail is usually pretty easy to follow, but it might be good to load the GPS file or follow the <a href='/mobile-app'>MTB Project mobile app</a>, especially if any snow has fallen. \n\nAlso, you must be aware that you have to stop at 3.7 miles and turn around. There is a boundary here for the Owens Headwaters Wilderness Area and bikes are strictly prohibited past this point. Last time we rode it, there was no visible Wilderness Boundary Sign so its on you to be responsible. You MUST NOT RIDE YOUR BIKE IN THE WILDERNESS AREA. \n\nWe recommend using the <a href='/mobile-app'>MTB Project mobile app</a> on your phone or carry a GPS device so that you can track your mileage. Feel free to park the bike and continue hiking past this point. By foot, you can get to Yost Lake and Fern Lake both great spots to relax. \n\nAnyhoo, once you turn around, its pretty much rip-roaring downhill fun all the way back to the car. There are hikers once in a while, so be wary and remember to stay in control in the exposed areas and steep switchbacks. Remember to stop by June Lake Brewing for post-ride beers and grub! Now go ride!

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Gull and June Lakes!

Gull and June Lakes!

Steep and sandy. Great views.

Steep and sandy. Great views.

Stellar singletrack along the Yost Trail.

Stellar singletrack along the Yost Trail.

View of Gull Lake from one of the switchbacks climbing up Yost Trail

View of Gull Lake from one of the switchbacks climbing up Yost Trail

Climbing the Yost Trail during an October snow storm

Climbing the Yost Trail during an October snow storm

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