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3,517 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:06:03
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
7,316 ft
Altitude min
7,354 ft
Altitude max
7,319 ft
Altitude start
7,316 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-11.8%
Grade max
7.5%
Grade min
1,371 ft
Distance climb
1,155 ft
Distance down
994 ft
Distance flat
00:06:03
Avg time

Lodge Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galena Lodge
    Ketchum, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #53929 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #140747 in Trail Running
    • #113533 in Hiking
    • #10880 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #3108 in Adaptive Biking
    • #1428 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #379 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #1,072 in Trail Running
    • #893 in Hiking
    • #85 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #52 in Adaptive Biking
    • #19 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • 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
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Lodge Loop is the shortest trail at Galena at less than .75 miles. It is a great trail to dip your toes into the sport of mountain biking. Kids can even strider the trail

Like all of the singletrack trails at Galena, the Lodge 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 directly from the parking lot

Disclaimer

The USFS has implemented the Big Wood Travel Plan which includes decommissioning many old mining roads in the area.

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

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Lodge Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 5, 2026 @ 10:07am (America/Boise)
Jun 5, 2026
 It’s on! Go get some: )
Oct 30, 2025 @ 2:15pm (America/Boise)
Oct 30, 2025
 Snow covered and will not melt out until spring.
Jun 2, 2025 @ 3:23pm
Jun 2, 2025
Nov 18, 2024 @ 3:17pm
Nov 18, 2024
 Snow covered and will not melt out until spring.
Aug 27, 2024 @ 11:37am
Aug 27, 2024
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on Jun 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.72 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Kids Ride- Lodge Loop
      1 mile • 45 ft • 2 • Loop •
      Easy loop for a beginner or even a strong strider rider.
      3.4 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 40%
      3 ★ 60%
      2 ★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lodge Loop located?
      Lodge 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 43.87256, -114.65517.
      ▼ How hard is Lodge Loop?
      Lodge Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lodge Loop?
      Lodge Loop has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,316 ft to 7,354 ft.
      ▼ Is Lodge Loop a point to point trail?
      Lodge Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lodge Loop?
      Lodge Loop is 3,517 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lodge Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lodge Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lodge Loop?
      Lodge Loop is best visited during: June-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Lodge Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lodge Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lodge Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Lodge Loop. The trail is 3,517 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lodge Loop?
      Lodge Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,561 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,340 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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