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3,713 ft
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-107 ft
Descent
00:07:43
Avg time
-73 ft
Altitude change
4,078 ft
Altitude min
4,151 ft
Altitude max
4,151 ft
Altitude start
4,078 ft
Altitude end
-1.962%
Grade
-16.307%
Grade max
8.776%
Grade min
1,025 ft
Distance climb
2,195 ft
Distance down
492 ft
Distance flat
00:07:43
Avg time

Lower Flo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Upper Basin
    Sandpoint, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #179118 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Late Spring through late Fall
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Ladder Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Schweitzer Mountain Resort

Nice "flat'ish cross country trail paralling Future Road. Big cedars, multiple creeks, excellent "learning" trail for those new to mountain biking.

Access Info

From roundabout, go down Future Rd past green gate and bear right on Water Fall. At intersection with View Ski Loop continue descending on Waterfall for 2 switchbacks and FLO is the left trail before 3rd switchback.
From FLO (upper) head south on Future Rd only about 75 yards, trail drops off road on left.

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  • Selkirk Recreation District
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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Oct 12, 2022 @ 7:33pm
Oct 12, 2022
 Trail still impassable at the construction site.
Aug 15, 2022 @ 7:29pm
Aug 15, 2022
 Trail is destroyed by construction for about 100 ft. Thanks Schweitzer
Jun 13, 2022 @ 10:30am
Jun 13, 2022
 reporter Temporarily Closed During Road Construction.
Aug 1, 2021 @ 10:08am
Aug 1, 2021
Oct 3, 2020 @ 11:46am
Oct 3, 2020
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Avg: 3.54 (3 votes)
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        Directions to lower-flo trailhead (48.356900, -116.606910)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Flo

        ▼ Where is Lower Flo located?
        Lower Flo is located in Upper Basin, Sandpoint, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Upper Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.3569, -116.60691.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Flo?
        Lower Flo is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.962%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Flo?
        Lower Flo has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 107 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,078 ft to 4,151 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Flo a point to point trail?
        Lower Flo is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Flo?
        Lower Flo is 3,713 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Flo?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Flo. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Flo?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Flo are:
        • October (28 activities)
        • July (16 activities)
        • September (14 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Lower Flo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Flo are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Flo?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Lower Flo. The trail is 3,713 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Flo?
        Lower Flo is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 237 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 241 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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