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      Bring your own bike or rent one at the base of River Run or over in the Village. Next you'll take the lifts to the top of Baldy for amazing 360 degree views, for the longest lift access downhill bike trails in the U.S. This is an exhilarating ride just under 11 miles top to bottom. Intermediate to expert level riders recommended.
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      eBikes Allowed: No
      AKA: Baldy
      Land Status: Ski Resort
      Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      River Run Plaza at the base of Bald Mountain
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Oct 8, 2022

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      49
      Trails Mountain Bike
      18
      Trails Horse
      1
      Trails Hike
      13
      Trails Trail Running
      13
      Trails Downhill Ski
      30
      Trails Nordic Ski
      1
      Total Distance
      82 miles
      Total Descent
      27,935 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,978 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      9,137 ft
      Reports
      603
      Photos
      469
      Ridden Counter
      10,595

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      Five Reasons Sun Valley Is the Ultimate Ski Resort
      Oct 1, 2021 from outsideonline.com
      When you combine stellar terrain, world-class amenities, and spectacularly uncrowded slopes, you get a mountain experience like no other

      Photos of Sun Valley: Bald Mountain Mountain Bike

      trail: Warm Springs
      53 |
      Jul 7, 2022 @ 12:33pm
      Jul 7, 2022
      trail: Broadway
      16 |
      Aug 23, 2021 @ 11:26pm
      Aug 23, 2021
      trail: Broadway
      10 |
      Aug 23, 2021 @ 11:26pm
      Aug 23, 2021
      trail: Warm Springs
      53 |
      Nov 29, 2020 @ 9:25pm
      Nov 29, 2020
      trail: Warm Springs
      57 |
      Nov 29, 2020 @ 9:25pm
      Nov 29, 2020
      trail: Warm Springs
      59 |
      Nov 29, 2020 @ 9:25pm
      Nov 29, 2020
      trail: Saddle Up
      422 |
      Jun 3, 2015 @ 12:16pm
      Jun 3, 2015
      trail: Saddle Up
      360 |
      Jun 3, 2015 @ 12:16pm
      Jun 3, 2015

      Videos of Sun Valley: Bald Mountain Mountain Bike

      Outerbike Sun Valley 2019
      trail: Lupine
      2:12 | 64 | Jul 29, 2019
      Outerbike Sun Valley
      trail: Lupine
      2:12 | 101 | Jul 29, 2019
      River Run Trail Sun Valley, ID
      19:16 | 227 | Jun 27, 2016
      Warm Springs 4
      1:23 | 79 | Jun 27, 2016
      Warm Springs 3 Sun Valley, ID
      13:14 | 260 | Jun 27, 2016
      Warm Springs 2
      34:31 | 80 | Jun 27, 2016
      Warm Springs 1
      1:12 | 29 | Jun 27, 2016
      Flow trail building
      trail: Lupine
      4:25 | 430 | Oct 11, 2014

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Cold Springs
      Oct 8, 2022 @ 5:36pm
      Oct 8, 2022
      Drybendorrigan
      Christmas Lift
      Sep 12, 2022 @ 8:00am
      Sep 12, 2022
      UnknownLifts are now closed for the season.SunValleyTrails
      Roundhouse Gondola
      Sep 12, 2022 @ 7:59am
      Sep 12, 2022
      DryLifts are now closed for the season.SunValleyTrails
      River Run Trail
      Sep 12, 2022 @ 7:55am
      Sep 12, 2022
      DryNo lift access. River Run Trail is now...SunValleyTrails
      Upper River Run Trail
      Sep 12, 2022 @ 7:53am
      Sep 12, 2022
      DryNo lift access. River Run Trail is now...SunValleyTrails
      Saddle Up
      Sep 12, 2022 @ 7:51am
      Sep 12, 2022
      DryNo lift access. Bike park is now closed.SunValleyTrails
      Lupine
      Sep 12, 2022 @ 7:48am
      Sep 12, 2022
      DryNo lift access. Bike park is now closed.SunValleyTrails
      Pale Rider
      Sep 12, 2022 @ 7:46am
      Sep 12, 2022
      IdealLift access closed for the season.SunValleyTrails
      Mindbender
      Sep 12, 2022 @ 7:40am
      Sep 12, 2022
      DryLift access is now closed for the season.SunValleyTrails
      Warm Springs
      Sep 4, 2022 @ 4:13pm
      Sep 4, 2022
      Very DryLarge tree down across one of the fastest...bendorrigan

      Activity Feed

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      user #2689816danshralpsriddentrailWarm Springs
      Jan 10, 2023 @ 5:54am
      Jan 10, 2023
      user #2299796KaluariddentrailBroadway
      Dec 21, 2022 @ 10:58am
      Dec 21, 2022
      user #3213080Graham8UKMJDwishlistrouteShort Ketchum pt 2
      Oct 21, 2022 @ 9:36am
      Oct 21, 2022
      user #97066bendorriganaddreportCold Springs
      Oct 8, 2022 @ 5:36pm
      Oct 8, 2022
      user #2255995LeifelgethunriddentrailUpper River Run Trail
      Oct 6, 2022 @ 11:19am
      Oct 6, 2022

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #1558273NathanWeisztrailWarm SpringsTop half of trail has lots of scree
      Sep 30, 2022 @ 12:24pm
      Sep 30, 2022
      user #1558273NathanWeisztrailTraverse TrailTrail closed starting July 2022
      Sep 30, 2022 @ 12:23pm
      Sep 30, 2022
      user #1558273NathanWeisztrailCold SpringsIf you climb this route know that the bottom...
      Sep 30, 2022 @ 12:22pm
      Sep 30, 2022
      user #628659clarkmactrailCold SpringsDon’t need suspension. Better on a gravel bike
      Apr 19, 2022 @ 9:36pm
      Apr 19, 2022
      user #628659clarkmactrailWarm SpringsDon’t need suspension. Better on a gravel bike
      Apr 19, 2022 @ 9:36pm
      Apr 19, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Bigwood Fat Bike Park 32 km
      Adam's Gulch 2 10 43.4 km
      Greenhorn 5 46.4 km
      North of Ketchum 5 27.1 km
      Johnstone 6 17.9 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1865 miles12,434 ft48 miles3,845 ft
      #1,340#72146760114,290
      Horse12 miles702 ft2 miles702 ft
      255
      Hike1334 miles7,605 ft20 miles3,215 ft
      #1,287#801404309
      Trail Running1334 miles7,605 ft20 miles3,215 ft
      #1,289#797403103
      Downhill Ski3017 miles15,440 ft15 miles3,379 ft
      #13231,924
      Nordic Ski120 miles820 ft18 miles774 ft
      50
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