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23.1 miles
Distance
1,942 ft
Climb
-1,919 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
23 ft
Altitude change
5,808 ft
Altitude min
5,855 ft
Altitude start
5,879 ft
Altitude end
-26%
Grade max
34.1%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
10 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
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.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Dec 29, 2025)
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Stats
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Distance23 miles
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Avg time5 hr 35 min
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Altitude change23 ft
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Altitude min5,808 ft
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Altitude start5,855 ft
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Altitude end5,879 ft
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Climb1,942 ft
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Descent-1,919 ft
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Grade max-26%
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Grade min34.1%
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Distance climb10 miles
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Distance down10 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Trails in Route
| 3,658 ft | |||||
| 3,366 ft | |||||
| 1,109 ft | |||||
| 1,949 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 6 miles | |||||
| 4,872 ft | |||||
| 4,554 ft |
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