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1.1 miles
Distance
116 ft
Climb
-129 ft
Descent
00:13:43
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
7,293 ft
Altitude min
7,389 ft
Altitude max
7,314 ft
Altitude start
7,300 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-27.3%
Grade max
11.7%
Grade min
2,854 ft
Distance climb
2,408 ft
Distance down
650 ft
Distance flat
00:13:43
Avg time

Galena View Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galena Lodge
    Ketchum, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72818 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58070 in Trail Running
    • #64331 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    June-Oct
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Galena View Loop is a 1 mile long beginner loop. It is recommended that bikers ride it clockwise. For the best hiking experience we recommend hikers use the northeast half of the loop as it offers better views, fewer bikers and less highway noise. Hikers often use Galena View Loop to access Senate Meadows Loop and Pioneer Cemetery Loop.

Like all of the singletrack trails at Galena, the Galena View Loop Trail is open to two-way traffic and shared use by hikers, horseback riders, runners, and bicyclists. Watch for and yield to others - on this and all trails. All Galena singletrack trails are closed to E-Bikes.

Access Info

Access from the lodge by taking the trail behind the flagpoles or the bench-cut road above the lawn. Access from Senate Meadows Loop by taking the Senate Connector.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.

The trail is machine-built with wide tread and few obstacles.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles average
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Oct 30, 2025 @ 2:15pm (America/Boise)
Oct 30, 2025
Snow covered and will not melt out until spring.
Nov 18, 2024 @ 3:17pm
Nov 18, 2024
Snow covered and will not melt out until spring.
Jun 17, 2024 @ 12:07pm
Jun 17, 2024
Good to ride! Trees cleared and snow free as of 6/17
Jan 3, 2024 @ 3:29pm
Jan 3, 2024
Jun 9, 2023 @ 1:16pm
Jun 9, 2023
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Snow Covered
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Galena View Loop

        Where is Galena View Loop located?
        Galena View Loop is located in Galena Lodge, Ketchum, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Galena Lodge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.87193, -114.6549.
        How hard is Galena View Loop?
        Galena View Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Galena View Loop?
        Galena View Loop has 116 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 129 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,293 ft to 7,389 ft.
        Is Galena View Loop a point to point trail?
        Galena View Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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