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3.3 miles
Distance
534 ft
Climb
-449 ft
Descent
00:29:00
Avg time
84 ft
Altitude change
4,077 ft
Altitude min
4,304 ft
Altitude max
4,077 ft
Altitude start
4,160 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-17.9%
Grade max
24.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,821 ft
Distance flat
00:29:00
Avg time

BLM 261 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lemhi Badlands
    Salmon, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Unmaintained two-track road running between Cemetery Lane and Hot Springs Road near the Rifle Range. Several good cow trails intersect this road allowing for some close-to-town exploring.

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Hot springs
Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is BLM 261 located?
      BLM 261 is located in Lemhi Badlands, Salmon, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Lemhi Badlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.15334, -113.87518.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for BLM 261?
      BLM 261 has 534 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 449 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,077 ft to 4,304 ft.
      ▼ Is BLM 261 a point to point trail?
      BLM 261 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is BLM 261?
      BLM 261 is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on BLM 261?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on BLM 261. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access BLM 261? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to BLM 261 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride BLM 261?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride BLM 261. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is BLM 261?
      BLM 261 is a very popular trail. There have been 12 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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