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2.6 miles
Distance
1,228 ft
Climb
-200 ft
Descent
00:41:58
Avg time
1,029 ft
Altitude change
4,052 ft
Altitude min
5,093 ft
Altitude max
4,064 ft
Altitude start
5,093 ft
Altitude end
7.394%
Grade
-24.87%
Grade max
68.144%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3,369 ft
Distance down
57 ft
Distance flat
00:41:58
Avg time

Elk Loop Grade Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wagonhammer
    North Fork, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72583 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #363111 in Trail Running
    • #92372 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #587 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #2,826 in Trail Running
    • #719 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    Apr-Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Salmon - Challis National Forest

Straight forward singletrack climbing on a very old road bed. Once you gain the ridge there are big views all around.

The lower end has a couple of rocky sections and a couple of short steeper bits. Fit riders can easily "middle-ring" this.

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Please Close ALL Gates between June 1 and Sept 1.

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Rocky

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Elk Loop Grade Trail Reports

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Apr 26, 2025 @ 1:05pm
Apr 26, 2025
 Got a sprinkling of rain, perfect dirt
Apr 29, 2023 @ 5:09am
Apr 29, 2023
 reporter Mostly dry, with a few damp sections at the top and 1 tiny snow patch.
Apr 24, 2022 @ 2:20pm
Apr 24, 2022
May 30, 2021 @ 4:51pm
May 30, 2021
 Clear
Apr 21, 2021 @ 6:12am
Apr 21, 2021
 Clear of deadfall by an early season FS trail crew. Still some ice here and there. Most problematic rocks removed from the tread by NFTA.
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on Apr 26, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.41 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elk Loop Grade located?
      Elk Loop Grade is located in Wagonhammer, North Fork, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Wagonhammer trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.39653, -113.94195.
      ▼ How hard is Elk Loop Grade?
      Elk Loop Grade is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.394%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elk Loop Grade?
      Elk Loop Grade has 1,228 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 200 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,052 ft to 5,093 ft.
      ▼ Is Elk Loop Grade a point to point trail?
      Elk Loop Grade is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Elk Loop Grade?
      Elk Loop Grade is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elk Loop Grade?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elk Loop Grade. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Elk Loop Grade?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Elk Loop Grade are:
      • May (15 activities)
      • April (7 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Elk Loop Grade? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elk Loop Grade are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elk Loop Grade?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 42 minutes to ride Elk Loop Grade. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Elk Loop Grade?
      Elk Loop Grade is a very popular trail. There have been 310 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 318 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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