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2.6 miles
Distance
1,228 ft
Climb
-200 ft
Descent
00:43:25
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
00:43:25
Avg time
Elk Loop Grade Details
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Riding AreaWagonhammer
North Fork, Idaho -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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SeasonApr-Nov
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Dogs AllowedYes
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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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- 11 miles avg distance
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(45.396530, -113.941950)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elk Loop Grade
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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.
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How hard is Elk Loop Grade?
Elk Loop Grade is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.394%.
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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.
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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.
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