Phillip's Ridge

Difficulty: Intermediate Trail Use: HeavyLength: 8.97 miles from jct with Arrow Trail #4001A to jct with Phillips Canyon Trail #4001Elevation: 8027 ft at jct with Arrow Trail, 8171 ft at jct with Snotel Trail, 6393 ft at jct with Phillips Canyon TrailOpen to: Hikers, Equestrian, Mt BikesTrail Highlights:From the Arrow Trail junction, the trail climbs up through tight lodgepole forest, crossing a dirt road, and eventually popping out on the ridge with spectacular views. From here the trail turns and follows along the ridge for several miles, paralleling the road. The trail continues along the ridge through aspen and pine forest with great views of the valley. It eventually drops down and crosses the road and starts to head down the ridge.The trail goes through more tight lodgepole and spruce forest, crossing a rocky section known locally as “Rock World”, where the trail crew has constructed the trail out of rock, offering a great technical mountain bike section.Past Rock World, the trail enters “Wiggle World”, where it descends down the ridge in a series of switchbacks. It eventually reaches the bottom where it meets up with the Phillips Canyon Trail.Options:A popular loop with this trail is with the Arrow Trail. You can go down Arrow Trail to the Phillips Canyon Trail, follow that down and take the ridge trail back. The trail was constructed for easy climbing out of the valley so it makes a nice return trip.Another connection for a shorter loop is with the Snotel Trail.Important InformationThis is a heavily used, multi-use trail. Please be respectful, keep your speeds in check if biking, and follow the right- of-way rules. Please keep your dogs under control and pick up the poo.Always check the kiosk at the Trailhead for important information pertinent to the trail.This trail is located on the USGS quad map for Rendezvous Peak and Teton Village. For the Teton Pass Trail map click here.