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SaveLeadore trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback, Dirtbiking, Gravel Biking, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Adaptive Biking, ATVing/Offroading and Snowmobiling. Trails here are often faint trail, hike-a-bike in places and rocky. Scenery includes creeks, alpine terrain and lakes. Common trail features include creek crossings, rock gardens and bridges. Amenities include water sources. Popular destinations include Lemhi Mountains, CDT - Bannock Pass and Eighteenmile.
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- Mountain Bike
118 trails
- E-Bike
50 trails
- Gravel Bike
51 trails
- Adaptive Bike
27 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
31 trails
- Horse
80 trails
- Hike
125 trails
- Trail Running
122 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
53 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
24 trails
- Snowmobile
7 trails
Region Details
- 37
- 4
- 21
- 45
- 10
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Sep 30, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 135
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 118
- Trails E-Bike
- 50
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 51
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 27
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 31
- Trails Horse
- 80
- Trails Hike
- 125
- Trails Trail Running
- 122
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 53
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 24
- Trails Snowmobile
- 7
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 459 miles
- Total Descent
- 100,244 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,840 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 10,283 ft
- Reports
- 294
- Photos
- 354
- Completed Counter
- 804
Sub Regions
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CDT - Bannock Pass
- 3
- 7
- 11
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Lemhi Mountains
- 10
- 29
- 7
Popular Leadore Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,066 ft • 0 ft • 29 •
Short section of singletrack that shortcuts the last bit of steep climb on the Big Timber Creek (Access) Trail. This short section of trail is marked as the designated motorized route for Trail 6183.1, but is not shown on USFS maps.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 9 ft • 28 •
Rocky Creek Trail can be ridden in either direction as part of a lopp with Big Timber Creek that circumnavigates Yellow Peak. Counter-clockwise, Rocky Creek is a long sustained difficult climb with a hike-a-bike very near the top, and...
• 5 ★ 4.5 • 6 miles • 2,243 ft • 27 •
Great high elevation trail that will work you. Take plenty of water or bring a water filter on this ride. Outstanding scenery.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 1,296 ft • 23 •
This section of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) is all singletrack. It is ridden as an out-and-back or can be shuttled. Once on the Divide it follows it and climbs steadily to Grizzly Hill and the former Relay Station site there. The...
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 4 miles • 1,806 ft • 23 •
This singletrack trail provides good access into the high elevations of the Lemhi Range and great loop options with the Rocky Creek or Big Timber Creek Trails. Ridden uphill, the first 2.5 miles provides somewhat technical riding with a...
• 5 ★ 3.7 • 3 miles • 381 ft • 23 •
This a great ride in some isolated remote country. The downhill on the way out is really fun. The views are great.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,775 ft • 10 ft • 22 •
If you've just climbed the Big Timber Creek Trail, Middle Fork Little Timber Creek Trail, or Rocky Creek Trail to get here, this connector trail provides a bit of well earned easy pedaling for you efforts. Enjoy, as you make your loop...
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 268 ft • 19 •
Completed in August 2022, this new segment of the CDT is a machine-built singletrack that provides a great alternative to the rocky, loose, and steep ridgetop 2-track that was the previous CDT route between Bannock Pass and Deadman...
Leadore Mountain Bike Routes
10 miles • 1,096 ft • 5 • Point to Point •
The final day of our 11 day trip along the CDT in Montana and Idaho
• 22 miles • 3,796 ft • 4 •
Photos of Leadore Mountain Bike
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Continental Divide Trail
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- Hike
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Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| themormonmafia | wishlist | trail | activity #105740878 and 2 more | Oct 12, 2026 @ 6:12am Oct 12, 2026 |
| wildbillmac | add | report | activity #104924762 | Sep 30, 2026 @ 11:35am Sep 30, 2026 |
| MarmotHAQP6i | wishlist | region | activity #103480303 | Sep 10, 2026 @ 9:03am Sep 10, 2026 |
| wills89 | add | report | activity #103239506 | Sep 6, 2026 @ 8:56pm Sep 6, 2026 |
| wills89 | ridden | trail | activity #103239414 | Sep 6, 2026 @ 8:51pm Sep 6, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Also there's a waterfall | Aug 26, 2025 @ 6:37pm Aug 26, 2025 | ||
| trail | More info: this trail is awesome. The first is... | Aug 26, 2025 @ 6:36pm Aug 26, 2025 | ||
| trail | Gorgeous trail | Aug 26, 2025 @ 6:35pm Aug 26, 2025 | ||
| trail | Miserable as a climb, but awesome going down. | Aug 26, 2025 @ 6:34pm Aug 26, 2025 | ||
| trail | Good climb for getting to that high elevation... | Aug 24, 2025 @ 9:26pm Aug 24, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails3 awarded -
10 Black Trails6 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k6 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge3 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k6 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 118 | 427 miles | 95,961 ft | 195 miles | 4,839 ft | #590 | #12 | 353 | 292 | 2 | 329 | |
| E-Bike | 50 | 176 miles | 28,484 ft | 63 miles | 4,839 ft | #1,097 | #19 | 198 | 6 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 51 | 172 miles | 25,928 ft | 69 miles | 4,839 ft | #420 | #9 | 33 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 27 | 107 miles | 18,373 ft | 50 miles | 4,127 ft | #834 | #10 | 20 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 31 | 110 miles | 26,496 ft | 57 miles | 3,960 ft | #493 | #5 | 16 | ||||
| Horse | 80 | 296 miles | 59,921 ft | 119 miles | 4,839 ft | #80 | #6 | 195 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 125 | 443 miles | 97,238 ft | 198 miles | 4,839 ft | #361 | #10 | 1 | 294 | 1 | 161 | |
| Trail Running | 122 | 437 miles | 96,132 ft | 196 miles | 4,839 ft | #293 | #9 | 294 | 1 | 16 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 53 | 174 miles | 32,169 ft | 70 miles | 4,183 ft | #168 | #27 | 165 | 21 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 24 | 65 miles | 4,803 ft | 18 miles | 3,976 ft | #475 | #23 | 127 | 1 | |||
| Snowmobile | 7 | 13 miles | 440 ft | 2 miles | 2,293 ft | #364 | #13 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 6 miles | 23 ft | 673 ft | 1,975 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 6 miles | 23 ft | 673 ft | 1,975 ft | 70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Leadore?
Leadore has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Leadore?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Leadore are:
- Snowbank (4.4/5)
- Park Fork-Lake Fork (4.3/5)
- East Fork Hayden Creek (4.3/5)
- Big Timber Creek (Upper) (4.2/5)
- Iron Creek (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Leadore?
There are 6 parking locations listed in Leadore. The most popular parking spots are:
- Bannock Pass
- Westward View
- Bear Valley Lake Upper Trailhead
- Microwave Tower Relay Station Site
- McGinty Trailhead
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What is the longest trail in Leadore?
The longest trail in Leadore is Snowbank at 14.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Leadore?
The best hiking trails in Leadore are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Leadore?
The best trail running trails in Leadore are:
- Middle Fork Little Timber Creek
- Rocky Creek (Connector)
- Mill Creek Lake Jeep
- Carol Creek
- CDT (Tepee Mtn-Morrison Lake)
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Leadore?
The best dirtbiking trails in Leadore are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Leadore?
Leadore has a total of 135 trails. Of those, 118 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Leadore to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Leadore?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Leadore is Patterson-Morse with 4,549 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Leadore?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Leadore is Snowbank with 4,332 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Leadore?
Leadore supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Leadore?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Leadore is Spring Access with an average grade of 20.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Leadore?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Leadore. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Leadore?
The overall region status for Leadore is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 63 trails:
- Clear / Green: 48
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 9
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
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Can I ride an ebike in Leadore?
Yes, Leadore supports e-bike riding. There are 49 trails in Leadore that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Leadore?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Leadore are: View all mountain biking routes in Leadore.
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What is the highest summit in Leadore?
The highest summit in Leadore is Big Creek Peak at 11,283 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Leadore?
There are 2 notable sights in Leadore. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Leadore.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Leadore?
The most popular Strava segments in Leadore are:
- big timber creek (lower) (24 athletes)
- Rocky Creek Descent (23 athletes)
- Big Timber Creek (upper) - climb (20 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Leadore?
Yes, there are 25 accessible/adaptive trails in Leadore. View all adaptive trails in Leadore for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Leadore?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Leadore are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Leadore?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Leadore are:
- CDT (Bannock RR Tunnel) (0/5)
- Spring Access (0/5)
- Spring Access (0/5)
Activities
- Leadore Mountain Biking Trails
- Leadore E-Biking Trails
- Leadore Gravel Biking Trails
- Leadore Adaptive Biking Trails
- Leadore Winter Fat Biking Trails
- Leadore Horseback Trails
- Leadore Hiking Trails
- Leadore Trail Running Trails
- Leadore Dirtbiking Trails
- Leadore ATVing/Offroading Trails
- Leadore Snowmobiling Trails
Trails
Points of Interest
- Big Timber Creek Information
- Hunting Camp Sight
- Upper Timber Creek Reservoir Campground Camping
- Lower Timber Creek Reservoir Campground Camping
- Camp Ground Camping
- Devil's Staircase Information
- Sacajawea Monument Camp Ground Camping
- Leadore City Park Camping
- Morse Creek Campground Camping
- Old Cabin Remains Sight
- Big Creek Peak (11,283 ft)
- Flatiron Mountain (11,004 ft)
- Lem Peak (10,978 ft)
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