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2.5 miles
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-1,275 ft
Descent
00:50:20
Avg time
-1,246 ft
Altitude change
6,173 ft
Altitude min
7,419 ft
Altitude max
7,419 ft
Altitude start
6,175 ft
Altitude end
-9.6%
Grade
-63.2%
Grade max
10.6%
Grade min
1,286 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
627 ft
Distance flat
00:50:20
Avg time

Double R (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Williams Creek
    Salmon, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #177358 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #428415 in Trail Running
    • #430701 in Hiking
    • #41200 in Horseback
    • #32787 in Snowshoeing
    • #9203 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #22674 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,646 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #3,294 in Trail Running
    • #3,354 in Hiking
    • #1,269 in Horseback
    • #147 in Snowshoeing
    • #107 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #233 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    June-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

This primitive trail is a mix of tight singletrack and good old fashioned Salmon-Challis troad (trail on old road). The singletrack can be hard to follow in a few spots, and don't expect a lot of tread or fast flowiness. But it's a very fun descent through a cool forest - expect tight turns, narrow passageways through the trees, steep pitches, and small stream crossings.

This trail is a great continuation of a descent down Double R (Upper). Alternatively, Rattlesnake Road #413 provides a really nice uphill climb to access this trail, creating an excellent loop option or shuttle route. Climbing this trail is considerably less fun - if you do so, expect to be off your bike more than a few times.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Non-Motorized Trail

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Double R (Lower) Trail Reports

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Aug 17, 2026 @ 10:30pm (America/Boise)
Aug 17, 2026
reporter
All clear of deadfall.
May 31, 2026 @ 9:25pm (America/Boise)
May 31, 2026
reporter
Cleared all deadfall 5/31/26. Good-to-go, just needs a little trim, some tread work, and more tracks!
Jun 21, 2025 @ 6:22pm
Jun 21, 2025
Jun 21, 2025 @ 6:21pm
Jun 21, 2025
Jun 9, 2025 @ 9:53am
Jun 9, 2025
reporter
Cleared all deadfall 6/8/25 (except for a couple big ones). Tread is faint - needs tracks!
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on Aug 17, 2026
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Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Double R (Lower) located?
      Double R (Lower) is located in Williams Creek, Salmon, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Williams Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.98354, -114.02189.
      ▼ How hard is Double R (Lower)?
      Double R (Lower) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Double R (Lower)?
      Double R (Lower) has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,275 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,173 ft to 7,419 ft.
      ▼ How long is Double R (Lower)?
      Double R (Lower) is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Double R (Lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Double R (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Double R (Lower)?
      Double R (Lower) is best visited during: June-October.
      ▼ How do I access Double R (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Double R (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Double R (Lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 50 minutes to ride Double R (Lower). The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Double R (Lower)?
      Double R (Lower) is a very popular trail. There have been 15 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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