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1,962 ft
Distance
-588 ft
Descent
00:03:24
Avg time
-588 ft
Altitude change
4,890 ft
Altitude min
5,477 ft
Altitude max
5,477 ft
Altitude start
4,888 ft
Altitude end
-30%
Grade
-57.2%
Grade max
-9.6%
Grade min
1,962 ft
Distance down
00:03:24
Avg time

Hot Mess Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Silver Mountain Resort
    Kellogg, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #31
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #102407 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2013
  • Land Owner
    Silver Mountain Resort

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Hot Mess is a highly rated 1,962 ft moderately popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Kellogg Idaho. This mountain bike only trail and has a hard overall physical rating. It features drop and jump. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

Access Via Alhambra Trail

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to hot-mess trailhead (47.496240, -116.123750)
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        Sep 30, 2013 @ 3:45pm
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        Sep 1, 2023 @ 9:50am
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        13:56 | 702 | Jun 6, 2020 , Kellogg
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        18:02 | 153 | Mar 25, 2023 , Kellogg
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        0:43 | 338 | Sep 27, 2019 , Kellogg
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        3:11 | 760 | Sep 29, 2014 , Kellogg

        Routes with this trail

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        NAEC 2017 Day 2
        16 miles • 4,324 ft • 23 • Point to Point • Race •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Mess

        ▼ Where is Hot Mess located?
        Hot Mess is located in Silver Mountain Resort, Kellogg, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Silver Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.49623, -116.12372.
        ▼ How hard is Hot Mess?
        Hot Mess is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 32%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hot Mess?
        The trail has 600 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,888 ft to 5,490 ft.
        ▼ Is Hot Mess a point to point trail?
        Yes, Hot Mess is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hot Mess?
        Hot Mess is 1,873 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hot Mess?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hot Mess. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hot Mess?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hot Mess are:
        • July (16 activities)
        • August (5 activities)
        • September (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Hot Mess? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hot Mess are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hot Mess?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Hot Mess. The trail is 1,873 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hot Mess?
        Hot Mess is a moderately popular trail. There have been 484 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 634 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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