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Hiking

If you're looking to get out and explore the land on foot, the Keystone area offers a variety of hiking trails the entire family can enjoy:

Timbers Trail

Access: From US Hwy 6, turn South onto East Keystone Road, left on Gondola Road, and park in the Montezuma parking lot.Walk through River Run Village toward the gondola terminal. After crossing the second bridge, look for the "Timbers Trail" marker on the west (right) side of the path.
Difficulty: Easy
Trail use: Low
Trail length: .125 miles on way
Open to: hiking, snowshoeing
Description: Scenic shortcut through large pines along the Snake River

Granny's Trail

Access: From US Hwy 6, turn South onto West Keystone Road, turn left at the "t" intersection, and right at Soda Ridge Road. Follow Soda Ridge for approximately .5 miles, turn left onto Keystone Gulch Road. Look for "Granny's Trail" marker on the East (left) side of the Gulch Road, near the parking area
Difficulty: Easy
Trail use: Low
Trail length: .75 miles one way
Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing
Description: Travel the valley floor from Keystone Gulch Road to the Mountain House base area


Keystone Gulch Road

Access: From US Hwy 6, turn South onto West Keystone Road. Turn left at the "t" intersection, and right at Soda Ridge Road. Follow Soda Ridge for approximately .5 miles, then turn left onto Keystone Gulch Road.
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail use: Medium
Trail length: 3 miles one way
Open to: hiking, mountain biking, motorized vehicles (ATVs, dirt bikes, cars), cross country skiing, snowshoeing
Description: Dirt service road from the Outpost to the valley floor. Travel between North Peak and The Outback mountains, following the Keystone Gulch Creek and passing several beaver ponds. Popular uphill route. Please use caution as you may encounter motorized vehicles.

Snake River Trail

Access: From US Hwy 6, turn North onto Tennis Court Road. Park in the Keystone Lodge parking lot, walk through tunnel to the Lakeside Village. Follow the stairs down into the Village, and take the path to the right side of the Lake. Cross the bridge heading toward the Seasons Condos. Look for the trail to the right at the top of the stairs.
Difficulty: Easy
Trail use: Low
Trail length: 1.5 miles one way
Open to: hiking, snowshoeing
Description: Walk this scenic trail as it winds alongside the Snake River, eventually taking you back to the paved bike path and the East side of Keystone's River Course.

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