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2,575 ft
Distance
-322 ft
Descent
00:02:55
Avg time
-321 ft
Altitude change
6,135 ft
Altitude min
6,459 ft
Altitude max
6,459 ft
Altitude start
6,138 ft
Altitude end
-12.5%
Grade
-48.4%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
2,254 ft
Distance down
226 ft
Distance flat
00:02:55
Avg time

Hand Cut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Soldier Mountain Resort
    Fairfield, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #30892 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #156359 in E-Biking
    • #424907 in Trail Running
    • #428498 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #144 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #895 in E-Biking
    • #3,270 in Trail Running
    • #3,340 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Land Owner
    Solider Mountain Resort

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Hand Cut is a 2,575 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Fairfield Idaho. This mountain bike primary trail. It features berm and drop. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Hand Cut Trail Reports

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Aug 16, 2026 @ 10:39pm (America/Boise)
Aug 16, 2026
A little loose and a bit of debris on trail. Vegetation has been cut from the trail but is still crowding the sides.
Aug 8, 2025 @ 12:41pm
Aug 8, 2025
Riding well, a couple dry corners. Has a good mix of tech and flowing corners and straights
Jun 8, 2025 @ 10:22am
Jun 8, 2025
Jun 29, 2024 @ 9:38am
Jun 29, 2024
Some steeper tight turns, one of the more technical trails on this mountain. Good fun.
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on Aug 16, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (2 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Neil59718 Neil59718
      This is a hand-cut trail through the woods and we really enjoyed it. There is one steeper tight and twisty section in the aspens that might give novice riders some difficulties. It's the only thing on the hill close to tech, as of today.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hand Cut located?
      Hand Cut is located in Soldier Mountain Resort, Fairfield, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Soldier Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.4842, -114.8392.
      ▼ How hard is Hand Cut?
      Hand Cut is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 12.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hand Cut?
      The trail has 322 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,135 ft to 6,459 ft.
      ▼ How long is Hand Cut?
      Hand Cut is 2,575 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hand Cut?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hand Cut. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hand Cut?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hand Cut are:
      • June (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hand Cut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hand Cut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hand Cut?
      The estimated time to ride Hand Cut is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 2,575 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Hand Cut?
      Hand Cut is a moderately popular trail. There have been 53 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 119 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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