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Entrance Exam

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Usage
Biking, Hiking
Dogs Friendly?
Yes
Length
2.1 mimiles
ElvElevation
989'
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Snow is mostly packed down from use and is rideable on a fat bike. Be mindful of icy spots.

This is the main connector on the south side of the Shafer Butte trail system that leads to Stack Rock Loop. It’s also the primary way people make a loop out of Eastside. After a couple of very steep switchbacks by the parking lot on Bogus Basin Road, you can expect a flowy, fun, tree-laden descent. An active logging project interrupts the singletrack, and signs direct you onto a logging road for a while, until you rejoin the singletrack for a mellow trek out to the Eastside/Stack Rock Junction.

Recent Trail Reports

  • heavy_braker December 18, 2019 at 1:42 pmThe new Stack Rock Trail is well packed mostly by snowshoes, so smooth, fast, and super fun. The lower part of Eastside and on to Entrance Exam is also, making for a perfect loop.
  • heavy_braker December 24, 2018 at 12:39 pmTrails are tracked all the way to Stack Rock (Entrance Exam to Eastside to Stack Rock Loop), and were an absolute blast this morning. Merry Christmas!
  • ramihz April 30, 2018 at 9:15 amAlmost 100% clear. Rode over one very small snow patch, that had dirt over it. No trees down to block your way.
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  1. heavy_braker says:
    December 18, 2019 at 1:42 pm

    The new Stack Rock Trail is well packed mostly by snowshoes, so smooth, fast, and super fun. The lower part of Eastside and on to Entrance Exam is also, making for a perfect loop.

  2. heavy_braker says:
    December 24, 2018 at 12:39 pm

    Trails are tracked all the way to Stack Rock (Entrance Exam to Eastside to Stack Rock Loop), and were an absolute blast this morning. Merry Christmas!

  3. ramihz says:
    April 30, 2018 at 9:15 am

    Almost 100% clear. Rode over one very small snow patch, that had dirt over it. No trees down to block your way.

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