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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Global Ranking
      #2,840
      State Ranking
      #32
      Trails (view details)
      44
      Trails Mountain Bike
      44
      Trails E-Bike
      3
      Trails Hike
      44
      Trails Trail Running
      44
      Trails Dirtbike
      3
      Trails ATV
      3
      Trails Horse
      8
      Trails Nordic Ski
      11
      Total Distance
      111 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      52 miles
      Total Descent
      18,001 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,441 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      8,718 ft
      Reports
      193
      Photos
      38
      Ridden Counter
      90

      Photos of Chief Joseph Pass Mountain Bike

      9 |
      Oct 30, 2018 @ 7:38pm
      Oct 30, 2018
      Richardson Ridge, Wisdom
      8 |
      Aug 15, 2018 @ 5:35am
      Aug 15, 2018
      CDT (Hogan to Schultz Saddle)
      6 |
      Aug 15, 2018 @ 5:34am
      Aug 15, 2018
      CDT (Hogan to Schultz Saddle)
      11 |
      Aug 15, 2018 @ 5:34am
      Aug 15, 2018
      CDT (Hogan to Schultz Saddle)
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      Chief Joseph Pass Mountain Bike Routes

      titleratingdistance
      The Fun Suffer Divide Full Trip
      		182 miles
      The Fun Suffer Divide Day 1
      		19 miles
      The Fun Suffer Divide Day 3
      		18 miles
      Hogan Creek Loop
      		11 miles

      Recent Comments

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      user #627246chuktAreportMay Creek (103)There are not 48 trees down in that Trail...
      Nov 15, 2018 @ 9:11am
      Nov 15, 2018
      user #1587563wildbillmacreportElk Creek (018)Thanks Dave for your efforts. Fun trail!
      Sep 24, 2018 @ 5:17pm
      Sep 24, 2018
      user #627246chuktAreportStevenson (102)Thanks for the trail report and comments. I...
      Aug 17, 2017 @ 3:10pm
      Aug 17, 2017
      user #627246chuktAreportCDT (Gibbons Pass)The Bitterroot Backcountry Crew did this work...
      Jul 10, 2017 @ 7:27pm
      Jul 10, 2017
      user #975698sidehiller1trailButler Creek (056)This is one of the first trails to open up in...
      Oct 30, 2014 @ 7:08pm
      Oct 30, 2014
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      Recent Activity

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      user #627246chuktAaddreportGibbons Pass Road
      Dec 9, 2018 @ 10:41am
      2 days
      user #114269brenthillierupdatetrailNeemepoo (Sheep Creek) and 5 more
      Nov 27, 2018 @ 12:01pm
      Nov 27, 2018
      user #627246chuktAcommentreportMay Creek (103)
      Nov 15, 2018 @ 9:11am
      Nov 15, 2018
      user #627246chuktAupdatetrailRichardson Ridge and 10 more
      Nov 15, 2018 @ 9:01am
      Nov 15, 2018
      user #288174bikegreasemonkeyaddridelogNov 3, 2018 ride log
      Nov 3, 2018 @ 3:45pm
      Nov 3, 2018
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      Nearby Areas

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      Stormy Peak 4 527.8 km

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