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2.8 miles
Distance
128 ft
Climb
-945 ft
Descent
00:27:52
Avg time
-818 ft
Altitude change
5,297 ft
Altitude min
6,188 ft
Altitude max
6,115 ft
Altitude start
5,299 ft
Altitude end
-5.6%
Grade
-23.3%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
2,008 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
390 ft
Distance flat
00:27:52
Avg time

High Point Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Upper Basin
    Sandpoint, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #115968 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #140617 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,028 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #726 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Early Summer to Early Fall
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Schweitzer Mountain Resort

This route is the coup de grace of the Little Sand Creek Basin and Schweitzer Mountain Resort series of trails. This awesome alpine single track trail will reward you with beautiful views and huckleberries (mid July thru August). In season and during Schweitzer's operating hours enjoy a cold beverage, great food and awesome views at the Sky House restaurant before or after your trail ride.

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Sections High Point are maintained by three different trails groups: Schweitzer Mountain resort (top 1/2 mile), Pend Oreille Pedalers (next 1.5 miles) and the Selkirk Recreation District (bottom 2 miles). Show your support for local trails by donating to or joining the Pend Oreille Pedalers.

Access Info

Highpoint trail has 3 main access points. From the top of Schweitzer Mountain Resort you will find the trail head just to the south of Sky House. The bottom of the Highpoint trail is accessed off of Blizzard Road on Schweitzer Mountain. There is a third access point at the middle of the trail through the Spires sub division. The Spires is a gated community and not open to car traffic but this access point is a drop off for the Selkirk Recreation District Shuttle.

Trail Supporters

  • Selkirk Recreation District
    since 2016
    Builder

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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High Point Trail Reports

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Aug 8, 2022 @ 11:20am
Aug 8, 2022
 Awesome trail up to the top, yes dry in places but not bad in the trees.
Jul 16, 2022 @ 5:44pm
Jul 16, 2022
 Dry, but not powdery.
Jul 8, 2022 @ 10:54am
Jul 8, 2022
 reporter Rideable top to bottom!
Jun 30, 2022 @ 7:21am
Jun 30, 2022
 reporter Upper High Point from the summit of Schweitzer to the snow making pond is now clear. Still snow covered from there to Uleda Ridge.
Jun 29, 2022 @ 2:42pm
Jun 29, 2022
 reporter XC riders/Climbers: Clear to High Point from below up to Solar Ecstasy and Uleda Ridge. Snow covered from Uleda Ridge to Schweitzer. DH Riders:...
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on Aug 8, 2022
Dry
Avg: 3.91 (7 votes)
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      Highpoint Trail - Sky House to Sidewinder
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      20:34 | 273 | Jul 15, 2020 , Sandpoint

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      35
      Fall Fest Route
      ★ 5.0 • 18 miles • 2,596 ft • 13 •
      A great ride to do on the Fall Fest Weekend, need a shuttle to get to teh ski hill start
      47
      To the Top
      12 miles • 4,077 ft • 9 •
      Form the base of Schweitzer to the top.
      39
      Basin to Crest
      20 miles • 3,848 ft • 14 • Race •
      An individual challenge, not affiliated with any club, organization, or business. Ride at your own risk.
      3.9 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 43%
      4 ★ 29%
      3 ★ 14%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 14%

      4 Reviews & Comments

      bizango-x bizango-x
      Cool trail. It is climbable, but you need to have good legs and an even better attitude. Rocky as get get up a ways. Views are awesome. A bit chunky on the way down, but that’s the nature of trails in this area.
      davidscole davidscole
      Really fun and cool trail. Feels like it just keeps going. Well made and well maintained. Amazing woods and scenery. Super fun. Connect it to Sidewinder and Sparky and just keep going. Highly enjoyable.
      Ericandannie
      Highpoint, sidewinder, sparky, lower basin xc. What an awesome long descent. About 10 miles with only 350ish ft of easy climbing. Great views at top to a flowy descent. What more could you ask for? Awesome.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is High Point located?
      High Point is located in Upper Basin, Sandpoint, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Upper Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.3749, -116.63763.
      ▼ How hard is High Point?
      High Point is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for High Point?
      High Point has 128 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 945 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,297 ft to 6,188 ft.
      ▼ Is High Point a point to point trail?
      High Point is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is High Point?
      High Point is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on High Point?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on High Point. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride High Point?
      High Point is best visited during: Early Summer to Early Fall.
      ▼ How do I access High Point? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to High Point are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride High Point?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride High Point. The trail is 2.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is High Point?
      High Point is a moderately popular trail. There have been 509 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 821 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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