more stats
2,060 ft
Distance
156 ft
Climb
00:05:16
Avg time
156 ft
Altitude change
6,136 ft
Altitude min
6,292 ft
Altitude max
6,136 ft
Altitude start
6,293 ft
Altitude end
7.5%
Grade
1.1%
Grade max
22.1%
Grade min
2,001 ft
Distance climb
59 ft
Distance flat
00:05:16
Avg time

Electric Eel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kelly Canyon
    Ririe, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #92183 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #393353 in Trail Running
    • #327845 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #794 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #3,103 in Trail Running
    • #2,755 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS

A narrow and twisty cow path alongside the creek, through groves of trees and open meadows. A good singletrack climb to reach Fishbone instead of riding 318. Also good in the downhill direction.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 37 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 43 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Electric Eel Trail Reports

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Jul 23, 2024 @ 9:15am
Jul 23, 2024
This is an unauthorized route. The US Forest Service is in the process of designating trails for mountain bike use in this area. Please contact...
Jun 11, 2023 @ 7:35am
Jun 11, 2023
Tread is grassy in the meadows. Needs more traffic. Very scenic trail in the spring when there's water in the creek
Jun 21, 2022 @ 10:27am
Jun 21, 2022
Somewhat overgrown in a couple locations. Needs more traffic please
Jun 12, 2021 @ 1:37pm
Jun 12, 2021
Trail is clear and rides well. It can be hard to find/follow in one location, as it needs more traffic, but it’s good riding.
Jun 12, 2021 @ 1:36pm
Jun 12, 2021
Trail is in good shape. Can be hard to find if you don’t know where it is, as it needs traffic, but it rides well.
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on Jul 23, 2024
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      panaMark
      This is a good way to reach upper Fishbone, but needs more use. In mid-June the trail in the few moist areas got a bit overgrown with grass and weeds. I'm hoping more people will ride it so we don't lose it. It's much better than using the road.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Electric Eel located?
      Electric Eel is located in Kelly Canyon, Ririe, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Kelly Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.67088, -111.55386.
      ▼ How hard is Electric Eel?
      Electric Eel is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Electric Eel?
      Electric Eel has 156 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,136 ft to 6,292 ft.
      ▼ How long is Electric Eel?
      Electric Eel is 2,060 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Electric Eel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Electric Eel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Electric Eel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Electric Eel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Electric Eel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Electric Eel. The trail is 2,060 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Electric Eel?
      Electric Eel is a very popular trail. There have been 126 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 136 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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