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7.5 miles
Distance
891 ft
Climb
-1,054 ft
Descent
03:14:04
Avg time
-162 ft
Altitude change
5,483 ft
Altitude min
6,036 ft
Altitude max
5,715 ft
Altitude start
5,551 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-54.7%
Grade max
26.8%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,950 ft
Distance flat
03:14:04
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Scotchman Peaks
    Clark Fork, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #120
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #39124 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #311807 in Trail Running
    • #320456 in Hiking
    • #24278 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #221 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #2,415 in Trail Running
    • #2,687 in Hiking
    • #833 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    July - September
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Beautiful trail that traverses a series of subalpine ridges, with many pristine meadows. Miles of flowing singletrack with some rock gardens, technical off-camber/roots & chunk mixed in. Multiple opportunities for tagging 6000'+ summits on your bike. Amazing views of Lake Pend Oreille, Selkirk Mountains, Selle Valley, Clark Fork and the surrounding Cabinet Mountains.

Link with the final segment of Trail 120 to West Spring Creek Road for an amazing finish to the ride. Or do as an out and back to any of the summits along the way, or to Porcupine Lake.

Access Info

Drive Lightning Creek to Wellington Creek to Auxor Basin. Find Trail 120 sign in trailhead/camping area at 4-way split.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 28 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 4, 2026
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Beetop-Roundtop... Trail Reports

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Jul 17, 2023 @ 7:18am
Jul 17, 2023
 all clear, Thank you for keeping trails Clear and open for us to enjoy!
Jul 18, 2021 @ 5:32pm
Jul 18, 2021
 There were two downed trees on this section, our crew removed them.
Jul 13, 2021 @ 6:44am
Jul 13, 2021
 As stated recently, no trees across the trail. There is some brush encroachment in places, but much if it is quite clear.
Jul 3, 2021 @ 12:05pm
Jul 3, 2021
 Rode and cleared 7/2. No blowdown. Trail riding great. Do your part and put some miles on this trail!
Jul 3, 2021 @ 12:05pm
Jul 3, 2021
 Rode and cleared trees 7/2. Trail riding well. Do your part and ride this trail!
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on Jul 17, 2023
Dry
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      donkadonk
      This trail is best accessed by bike via the Strong Creek trail (USFS 444) from Hope. For the best experience, park at the 120 Trailhead at the end of W. Spring Creek Road and ride back down the road to Hope, up Strong Creek, across the ridge and down the switchbacks to your car for a 27-mile loop. The ridge is frequently littered with blown down trees - worth the inconvenience for the epic views and riding.
      bizango-x bizango-x
      Rode a small section of this in the fall. The colors are awesome.
      bizango-x bizango-x
      We did this as an out and back along the ridge. The grades are all pretty mellow doing it this way. There are some rocky spots. All rideable, just be on your toes. The views are absolutely amazing...some of the best of any trail I have ever ridden. If you like alpine rides, this trail is a must do.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Beetop-Roundtop (Central) located?
      Beetop-Roundtop (Central) is located in Scotchman Peaks, Clark Fork, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Scotchman Peaks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.27366, -116.24721.
      ▼ How hard is Beetop-Roundtop (Central)?
      Beetop-Roundtop (Central) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beetop-Roundtop (Central)?
      Beetop-Roundtop (Central) has 891 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,054 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,483 ft to 6,036 ft.
      ▼ Is Beetop-Roundtop (Central) a point to point trail?
      Beetop-Roundtop (Central) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Beetop-Roundtop (Central)?
      Beetop-Roundtop (Central) is 7.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Beetop-Roundtop (Central)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Beetop-Roundtop (Central). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Beetop-Roundtop (Central)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Beetop-Roundtop (Central) are:
      • August (5 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Beetop-Roundtop (Central)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beetop-Roundtop (Central) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Beetop-Roundtop (Central)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 hours 14 minutes to ride Beetop-Roundtop (Central). The trail is 7.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Beetop-Roundtop (Central)?
      Beetop-Roundtop (Central) is a very popular trail. There have been 36 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 35 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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