more stats
2,690 ft
Distance
-450 ft
Descent
5,066 ft
High Point
-450 ft
Altitude change
4,616 ft
Altitude min
5,066 ft
Altitude start
4,616 ft
Altitude end
-16.7%
Grade
-51.8%
Grade max
-2.8%
Grade min
2,690 ft
Distance down

Hammer Down Details

  • Activities
    • Horse
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wagonhammer
    North Fork, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #93676 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #413913 in Trail Running
    • #415931 in Hiking
    • #2082 in Horseback
    • #43673 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #817 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #3,207 in Trail Running
    • #3,280 in Hiking
    • #22 in Horseback
    • #384 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    May-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Cow trail shortcut between roads. Mostly for downhill. A bit steep for uphill riding.

Trail is mostly used by equestrians looping with the Lewis and Clark trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Faint trail

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 2 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Hammer Down Trail Reports

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Nov 1, 2020 @ 7:46pm
Nov 1, 2020
 USFS Weed project completed and the area is reopened.
Oct 25, 2020 @ 6:00am
Oct 25, 2020
 Wagonhammer trails will be closed while the USFS sprays for weeds. More info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/scnf/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831197
Oct 20, 2020 @ 10:31am
Oct 20, 2020
 Wagonhammer trails will be closed while the USFS sprays for weeds. More info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/scnf/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831197
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on Nov 1, 2020
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Avg: 3.55 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hammer Down located?
      Hammer Down is located in Wagonhammer, North Fork, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Wagonhammer trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.39514, -113.924.
      ▼ How hard is Hammer Down?
      Hammer Down is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 16.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hammer Down?
      The trail has 450 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,616 ft to 5,066 ft.
      ▼ Is Hammer Down a point to point trail?
      Hammer Down is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hammer Down?
      Hammer Down is 2,690 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hammer Down?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hammer Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hammer Down?
      Hammer Down is best visited during: May-October.
      ▼ How do I access Hammer Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hammer Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Hammer Down?
      Hammer Down is a very popular trail. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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