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1.3 miles
Distance
616 ft
Climb
-73 ft
Descent
00:45:37
Avg time
543 ft
Altitude change
7,450 ft
Altitude min
8,005 ft
Altitude max
7,450 ft
Altitude start
7,993 ft
Altitude end
7.969%
Grade
-25.565%
Grade max
37.447%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
985 ft
Distance down
420 ft
Distance flat
00:45:37
Avg time

Elbow Fork Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mike Harris
    Victor, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #095
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #201033 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80704 in Trail Running
    • #315143 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Teton Basin Ranger District

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Elbow Fork is a 1 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Victor Idaho. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 45 minutes to complete this trail.

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Apr 23, 2026 @ 9:48am (America/Boise)
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Mar 20, 2026 @ 12:08pm (America/Boise)
Mar 20, 2026
 Tread Lightly. Conditions will be updated throughout the spring.
Jul 15, 2024 @ 7:03am
Jul 15, 2024
 AMPL just cut all deadfall, brushed woody vegetation, installed drainage at critical locations. In great shape
Jul 26, 2023 @ 11:34am
Jul 26, 2023
 Poor condition. Several trees down, very overgrown. Two very muddy sections that need to be walked and you sink down into it. Well over your...
Aug 11, 2022 @ 10:29pm
Aug 11, 2022
 Absolutely beautiful canyon with multiple stream crossings. Trail is mostly ridable but is quite overgrown in spots.
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        Directions to elbow-fork trailhead (43.510382, -111.091551)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Elbow Fork

        ▼ Where is Elbow Fork located?
        Elbow Fork is located in Mike Harris, Victor, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Mike Harris trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.51038, -111.09155.
        ▼ How hard is Elbow Fork?
        Elbow Fork is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.969%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elbow Fork?
        Elbow Fork has 616 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 73 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,450 ft to 8,005 ft.
        ▼ Is Elbow Fork a point to point trail?
        Elbow Fork is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Elbow Fork?
        Elbow Fork is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elbow Fork?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Elbow Fork. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Elbow Fork?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Elbow Fork are:
        • August (5 activities)
        • July (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Elbow Fork? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elbow Fork are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Elbow Fork?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Elbow Fork. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Elbow Fork?
        Elbow Fork is a moderately popular trail. There have been 37 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 38 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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