Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/31/2022
Riders can access the top of the Powderberry Divide Descent via the Ward Mountain Trailhead inside the Ward Mountain Campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/31/2022
Signs mark the network of loop trails at the trailhead.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/31/2022
The G Loop begins a moderate incline climbing toward the top of Powderberry.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/31/2022
At the trail intersection, L Trail gives the most direct climb toward a saddle that then drops down toward the Powderberry downhill.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/31/2022
Single track on a rough former dirt road marks the route uphill.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/31/2022
The trails tend to remain mostly quiet, other than a few other mountain bikers, and head through scenic mountainous forest.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/31/2022
At the peak of the saddle, about 8300' in elevation.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/31/2022
A quick turnoff from the double track leads toward the Powderberry Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/31/2022
While tracing the high elevation trail, views stretch across the Steptoe Valley.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/31/2022
At a 4 way trail intersection, signage marks the descent route.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/31/2022
The trail is rocky and very technical, beginning with a lot of rolling terrain before shifting to steep decline with many switchbacks.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/31/2022
Admiring the views while watching the for the tight trail curves.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/31/2022
A hairpin switchback on the way down.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/31/2022
Bottom of Powderberry Divide Trail rolls right onto Highway 6.