6.0 miles
Distance
1,301 ft
Climb
-1,301 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
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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Primary ActivityHike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
More Stats for Adams Gulch Loop mountain bike route
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Avg time2 hr 0 min
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Altitude min5,973 ft
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Altitude start5,976 ft
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Altitude end5,974 ft
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Grade max-35.2%
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Grade min34.5%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat3,944 ft
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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
Recent Trail Reports Along Route
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May 21, 2025 @ 10:15am 2 days | ||||
May 15, 2025 @ 12:51pm May 15, 2025 | ||||
May 15, 2025 @ 12:51pm May 15, 2025 |
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