3.1 miles
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-2,092 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point

Powderhouse Gulch is a great trail for several shuttle laps. It takes about 15-20 minutes/lap to drop 2000' in almost 3 miles.

Expect smooth single track, off camber chunk and some exposed steepness.

Traction varies with trail dryness.

Detailed Description
Powderhouse Gulch is a 3 mile popular expert route located near Salmon Idaho. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 2 ft with a max elevation of 8,146 ft then descends -2,092 ft.
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  • Riding area
    Williams Creek
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • AKA
    powderhouse
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Shuttled
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    2
More Stats for Powderhouse Gulch mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    12 min 3 sec
  • Altitude change
    -2,090 ft
  • Altitude min
    6,052 ft
  • Altitude start
    8,146 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,056 ft
  • Grade
    -12.8%
  • Grade max
    -56.1%
  • Grade min
    3.6%
  • Distance climb
    262 ft
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    66 ft
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Ibis Demo Day on Powderhouse
Ibis Demo Day on Powderhouse
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Powderhouse Gulch (Upper)
Sep 17, 2024 @ 4:54pm
Sep 17, 2024
More trees down. A few of the previous were cleared, but 6ish more fell. One big pileup. Getting a bit smoother and less rutted. Hero dirt as of 15 September, and probably more coming with the rain.
Powderhouse Gulch
Jul 1, 2024 @ 8:44am
Jul 1, 2024
running amazing, what a trail!
Powderhouse Gulch (Lower)
Jul 1, 2024 @ 8:44am
Jul 1, 2024
Ridge Road
Jan 27, 2016 @ 9:15am
Jan 27, 2016
The Ridge Road is groomed for snowmobiles. Don't expect virgin corduroy, but it is usually firm enough to ride. Ridge Road south from Wms Summit sometimes is rough from the FAA maintenance cat that visits Lake Mtn.
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