23.1 miles
Distance
1,942 ft
Climb
-1,919 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point

Getting a beginner on mountain bike trails

Detailed Description
Beginner Loop Ketchum is a 23 mile moderately popular easy route located near Ketchum Idaho. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 1,942 ft with a max elevation of 6,495 ft then descends -1,919 ft.
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2 Reviews & Comments

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poodlepants (Jul 26, 2020 at 18:26)
80% of people in it this morning were hiking/walking.
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Jascha (Jun 5, 2020 at 6:45)
Dusty but in good condition
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
More Stats for Beginner Loop Ketchum mountain bike route
  • Altitude change
    23 ft
  • Altitude min
    5,808 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,855 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,879 ft
  • Grade max
    -26%
  • Grade min
    34.1%
  • Distance climb
    10 miles
  • Distance down
    10 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
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