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3,531 ft
Distance
338 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:15:59
Avg time
324 ft
Altitude change
4,686 ft
Altitude min
5,010 ft
Altitude max
4,686 ft
Altitude start
5,010 ft
Altitude end
9.188%
Grade
-12.092%
Grade max
32.502%
Grade min
3,207 ft
Distance climb
215 ft
Distance down
109 ft
Distance flat
00:15:59
Avg time

Lower Basco Details

  • Activities
    • Horse
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Barracks Lane - Mulkey Creek
    Salmon, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #76481 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #326478 in Trail Running
    • #374353 in Hiking
    • #1511 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #636 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #2,509 in Trail Running
    • #3,094 in Hiking
    • #14 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Season
    Apr-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM - Salmon Field Office

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AI Generated Description

Lower Basco is a 3,531 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Salmon Idaho. This horse primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.

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    BLM
    Land Manager
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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 9 rides
  • Last: Apr 19, 2026
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Lower Basco Trail Reports

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May 4, 2019 @ 3:07pm
May 4, 2019
 reporter A local group of Horsemen pruned the tall sage along this trail.
Mar 30, 2017 @ 7:32am
Mar 30, 2017
 Overgrown vegetation, big sagebrush intruding on sections of trail. Trails are wet after last night's rain ,let em dry.
Apr 10, 2016 @ 2:27pm
Apr 10, 2016
Apr 10, 2016 @ 2:25pm
Apr 10, 2016
Dec 18, 2015 @ 2:06pm
Dec 18, 2015
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on May 4, 2019
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Basco located?
      Lower Basco is located in Barracks Lane - Mulkey Creek, Salmon, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Barracks Lane - Mulkey Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.09747, -113.79212.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Basco?
      Lower Basco is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.188%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Basco?
      Lower Basco has 338 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,686 ft to 5,010 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Basco a point to point trail?
      Lower Basco is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Basco?
      Lower Basco is 3,531 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Basco?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Basco. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Basco?
      Lower Basco is best visited during: Apr-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Basco? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Basco are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Basco?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Lower Basco. The trail is 3,531 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Basco?
      Lower Basco is a very popular trail. There have been 36 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 36 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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