7.7 miles
Distance
2,456 ft
Climb
-539 ft
Descent
01:54:01
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Castle Creek Trail

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    Land Manager

Castle Creek Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Baker
    Ketchum, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Global Ranking
    #96604 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40094 in E-Biking
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    USFS - Ketchum Ranger District

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Castle Creek is a 8 mile less popular black diamond singletrack alpine scenic trail located near Ketchum Idaho. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 2,456 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 hour54 minutes to complete this trail.

Disclaimer

Seasonal motorized/e-bike closure. Please consult your Motor Vehicle Use Map. These are free at the Ketchum Ranger District

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Castle Creek mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    1,916 ft
  • Altitude min
    6,638 ft
  • Altitude max
    8,674 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,648 ft
  • Altitude end
    8,565 ft
  • Grade
    4.732%
  • Grade max
    -30.477%
  • Grade min
    32.31%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,019 ft
  • Avg time
    01:54:01
  • Avg reverse time
    01:24:20
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on Jul 30, 2023
Dry
Avg: 3 (5 votes)
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      Castle Creek Trail Reports

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      Jul 30, 2023 @ 7:59am
      Jul 30, 2023
      		 Most of the steeper section dry and rubbly from motos, otherwise a splendid backcountry way to access Osberg.
      Jul 16, 2023 @ 10:12am
      Jul 16, 2023
      Jul 29, 2022 @ 8:35am
      Jul 29, 2022
      		 Running as well as it does!
      Sep 25, 2021 @ 2:53pm
      Sep 25, 2021
      		 There were a few downed trees. I was able to move a few of them and make a log ramp over a big one for the downhill. The trail was in pretty...
      Aug 22, 2021 @ 11:24am
      Aug 22, 2021
      		 Some water damaged/muddy sections of trail but clear of trees all the way
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      • 6 rides
      • 37 miles avg distance
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      • 36 rides
      • Last: Sep 6, 2023

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