2.1 miles
Distance
443 ft
Climb
-437 ft
Descent
3,373 ft
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
2,941 ft
Altitude min
2,941 ft
Altitude start
2,946 ft
Altitude end
-28.9%
Grade max
30.5%
Grade min
4,629 ft
Distance climb
5,157 ft
Distance down
1,302 ft
Distance flat

This is a great easy walking and bike route. The trail climbs up through the fields until it splits in the forest to head out to a great overlook of the Palouse. Following the loop around back to the intersection in a clockwise direction and you can continue down the route you climbed up.
This route starts and ends at the Idler's Rest Nature Preserve owned and managed by the Palouse Land Trust. Other hiking trails exist in the preserve.
This trail has been provided by the landowner in collaboration with Moscow Area Mountain Bike Association and the Palouse Land Trust.

Detailed Description
Penstemon Path Loop is a 2 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Moscow Idaho. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 443 ft with a max elevation of 3,373 ft then descends -437 ft.
Local Trail Association
Local trail association
Moscow Area Mountain Bike Association (www.MAMBAtrails.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    2 miles
  • Altitude change
    4 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,941 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,941 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,946 ft
  • Climb
    443 ft
  • Descent
    -437 ft
  • Grade max
    -28.9%
  • Grade min
    30.5%
  • Distance climb
    4,629 ft
  • Distance down
    5,157 ft
  • Distance flat
    1,302 ft

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  • Riding area
    Moscow Mountain
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Directions

  1. Bike north on Penstemon Path.
  2. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  3. Bike northwest on Penstemon Path.
  4. Continue for 10 meters.
  5. Bike north on Penstemon Path.
  6. Continue for 20 meters.
  7. Bike north on Penstemon Path.
  8. Continue for 20 meters.
  9. Bike north on Penstemon Path.
  10. Continue for 30 meters.
  11. Bike northwest on Penstemon Path.
  12. Continue for 500 meters.
  13. Bike east on Penstemon Path.
  14. Continue for 300 meters.
  15. Bike east on Penstemon Path.
  16. Continue for 600 meters.
  17. Bike north on Penstemon Path.
  18. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  19. Bike north on Penstemon Path.
  20. Continue for 30 meters.
  21. Bike north on Penstemon Path.
  22. Continue for 200 meters.
  23. Bike southeast on Penstemon Path.
  24. Continue for 60 meters.
  25. Bike southeast on Penstemon Path.
  26. Continue for 20 meters.
  27. Bike east on Penstemon Path.
  28. Continue for 20 meters.
  29. Bike east on Penstemon Path.
  30. Continue for 90 meters.
  31. Bike west on Penstemon Path.
  32. Continue for 200 meters.
  33. Bike south on Penstemon Path.
  34. Continue for 20 meters.
  35. Bike south on Penstemon Path.
  36. Continue for 200 meters.
  37. Bike east on Penstemon Path.
  38. Continue for 200 meters.
  39. Bike southeast on Penstemon Path.
  40. Continue for 200 meters.
  41. Bike southwest on Penstemon Path.
  42. Continue for 200 meters.
  43. Bike south on Penstemon Path.
  44. Continue for 200 meters.
  45. Bike south on Penstemon Path.
  46. Continue for 200 meters.
  47. Bike south on Penstemon Path.
  48. Continue for 20 meters.
  49. Bike south on Penstemon Path.
  50. Continue for 100 meters.
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