6.0 miles
Distance
1,301 ft
Climb
-1,301 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
5,973 ft
Altitude min
5,976 ft
Altitude start
5,974 ft
Altitude end
-35.2%
Grade max
34.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,944 ft
Distance flat

The route combines individual legs in the Adams Gulch area into a loop. Go clockwise if you want to knock out the steep porkchop section early in the route.

Detailed Description
Adams Gulch Loop is a 6 mile popular expert route located near Ketchum Idaho. This hike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 1,301 ft with a max elevation of 6,974 ft then descends -1,301 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Sep 3, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 2 min
  • Altitude min
    5,973 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,976 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,974 ft
  • Climb
    1,301 ft
  • Descent
    -1,301 ft
  • Grade max
    -35.2%
  • Grade min
    34.5%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,944 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Other Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
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(drone follow) Who Named This Trail Pork Chop?...
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(drone follow) Who Named This Trail Pork Chop? And Forbidden Fruit?
trail: Pork chop
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Jun 20, 2022
Lake Creek Trail  Ketchum, Idaho
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Lake Creek Trail Ketchum, Idaho
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Nov 7, 2016
Lake Creek Trail Ketchum, Idaho

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Harper's Trail
Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:23pm (America/Boise)
Sep 3, 2026
Several trees down on Harper's at 43.721618,-114.399601. Trees are about 12 - 14 diameter pine/fir.
Adam's - Lake Creek Connector
Apr 28, 2026 @ 7:00pm (America/Boise)
Apr 28, 2026
Cut out recently (thank you to whoever did the work!) and riding great with only a few small patches of mud.
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