6.2 miles
Distance
467 ft
Climb
-1,573 ft
Descent
4,351 ft
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A route from 4 corners to Idlers Rest

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4 Corners to Penstemen is a 6 mile popular intermediate route located near Moscow Idaho. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 467 ft with a max elevation of 4,351 ft then descends -1,573 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
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More Stats for 4 Corners to Penstemen mountain bike route
  • Altitude change
    -1,107 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,949 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,057 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,949 ft
  • Grade
    -3.4%
  • Grade max
    -28.9%
  • Grade min
    25.6%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,153 ft
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Upper Switchblade / Lower Rock Taco -...
Upper Switchblade / Lower Rock Taco - Depending on who you ask.
trail: Rock Taco
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Rock Taco
Apr 19, 2025 @ 11:35am
Apr 19, 2025
Switchblade
Apr 17, 2025 @ 7:09pm
Apr 17, 2025
Tree down
Penstemon Path
Apr 3, 2025 @ 5:51pm
Apr 3, 2025
Love Connection
Apr 3, 2025 @ 5:51pm
Apr 3, 2025
Penstemon Path
Mar 8, 2025 @ 2:18pm
Mar 8, 2025
Minor mud issues in the afternoon. Freeze thaw in the morning can be worth watching out for reporter
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