6.8 miles
Distance
1,328 ft
Climb
-1,328 ft
Descent
4,187 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
2,985 ft
Altitude min
2,985 ft
Altitude start
2,986 ft
Altitude end
-28.9%
Grade max
27.8%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,507 ft
Distance flat

Route loops Moose Marbles up Switchblade down. Opposite direction fun too.

Detailed Description
Pen-Love-Jack-Moose-Switch-N-Back is a 7 mile popular intermediate route located near Moscow Idaho. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 1,328 ft with a max elevation of 4,187 ft then descends -1,328 ft.
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BermsLoose
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Stats

  • Distance
    7 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 20 min
  • Altitude min
    2,985 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,985 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,986 ft
  • Climb
    1,328 ft
  • Descent
    -1,328 ft
  • Grade max
    -28.9%
  • Grade min
    27.8%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,507 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    10
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
mtb
96
mtb
94
mtb
85
mtb
91

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Penstemon Path
Sep 10, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 10, 2026
MAMBA Trails are open as of September 10, 2026 reporter
Moose Marbles
Sep 10, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 10, 2026
MAMBA Trails are open as of September 10, 2026 reporter
Love Connection
Sep 10, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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MAMBA Trails are open as of September 10, 2026 reporter
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  • By jrwenz MAMBA & contributors
  • #56166 - 599 views

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