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1.1 miles
Distance
179 ft
Climb
-191 ft
Descent
00:06:25
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
6,323 ft
Altitude min
6,449 ft
Altitude max
6,436 ft
Altitude start
6,424 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-17.2%
Grade max
18.9%
Grade min
2,287 ft
Distance climb
2,933 ft
Distance down
787 ft
Distance flat
00:06:25
Avg time

5 O'clock Shadow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kelly Canyon
    Ririe, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #322
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #98901 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #285150 in Trail Running
    • #268973 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

**A fun trail with big rolling whoop-de-doo's Good either direction.**

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  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 78 rides
  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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Sep 6, 2025 @ 4:03am
Sep 6, 2025
This route is now an authorized non-motorized route by US Forest service. Signs are displayed along trail. Nice trail, but needs more traffic
Jul 23, 2024 @ 9:10am
Jul 23, 2024
 This is an unauthorized route. The US Forest Service is in the process of designating trails for mountain bike use in this area. Please contact...
Jul 9, 2024 @ 8:33pm
Jul 9, 2024
 USFS has closed Fish Creek to mountain bikers and will ticket riders in violation of this. Additional information is available at Snake River MTB...
Jun 11, 2023 @ 7:28am
Jun 11, 2023
 Needs a corridor trim in a few spots
Nov 7, 2020 @ 9:40am
Nov 7, 2020
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        Frequently Asked Questions About 5 O'clock Shadow

        ▼ Where is 5 O'clock Shadow located?
        5 O'clock Shadow is located in Kelly Canyon, Ririe, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Kelly Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.66108, -111.56484.
        ▼ How hard is 5 O'clock Shadow?
        5 O'clock Shadow is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for 5 O'clock Shadow?
        5 O'clock Shadow has 179 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 191 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,323 ft to 6,449 ft.
        ▼ How long is 5 O'clock Shadow?
        5 O'clock Shadow is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on 5 O'clock Shadow?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on 5 O'clock Shadow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 5 O'clock Shadow?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 5 O'clock Shadow are:
        • August (24 activities)
        • July (16 activities)
        • June (10 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access 5 O'clock Shadow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to 5 O'clock Shadow are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride 5 O'clock Shadow?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride 5 O'clock Shadow. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is 5 O'clock Shadow?
        5 O'clock Shadow is a very popular trail. There have been 331 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 387 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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