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3,022 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-261 ft
Descent
4,777 ft
High Point
-259 ft
Altitude change
4,518 ft
Altitude min
4,777 ft
Altitude start
4,518 ft
Altitude end
-8.6%
Grade
-23.2%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
66 ft
Distance climb
2,762 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat

Middle Earth Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Upper Basin
    Sandpoint, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #17592 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #324751 in Trail Running
    • #100675 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Sandpoint

A new addition to the Upper Basin trails brought to you by DeWolf Dirt Co and paid for by Schweitzer Mountain Properties

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 54 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 125 rides
  • Last: Aug 18, 2026
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Jun 15, 2026 @ 11:50am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 15, 2026
 Rip it before it dries! Beware erosion in Corkscrew between upper and lower section
Aug 18, 2025 @ 1:59pm
Aug 18, 2025
 Upper middle Earth is closed due to logging operation at Blizzard Road extension. Access to corkscrew from Avalanche road and Snowplow road still...
Jul 25, 2025 @ 6:54am
Jul 25, 2025
 A little dusty but most of the berms are primo
Jun 1, 2025 @ 7:29am
Jun 1, 2025
5-6 trees down across the trail.
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on Jun 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Middle Earth

        ▼ Where is Middle Earth located?
        Middle Earth is located in Upper Basin, Sandpoint, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Upper Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.35215, -116.6122.
        ▼ How hard is Middle Earth?
        Middle Earth is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Middle Earth?
        Middle Earth has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 261 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,518 ft to 4,777 ft.
        ▼ Is Middle Earth a point to point trail?
        Middle Earth is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Middle Earth?
        Middle Earth is 3,022 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Middle Earth?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Middle Earth. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Middle Earth? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Middle Earth are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Middle Earth?
        Middle Earth is a moderately popular trail. There have been 281 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 288 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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