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1,995 ft
Distance
-214 ft
Descent
00:02:18
Avg time
-214 ft
Altitude change
4,896 ft
Altitude min
5,110 ft
Altitude max
5,110 ft
Altitude start
4,898 ft
Altitude end
-10.7%
Grade
-26.5%
Grade max
1%
Grade min
66 ft
Distance climb
1,929 ft
Distance down
00:02:18
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Lower Hammer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Silver Mountain Resort
    Kellogg, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #21
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #79755 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    summerand fall
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    Silver Mountain Resort

A super flowy downhill trail with large tabletops, large excavated berms, medium sized gaps, and few drops.

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Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 29 rides
  • 36 miles avg distance
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  • 245 rides
  • Last: Aug 18, 2026
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Very Dry
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        Directions to lower-hammer trailhead (47.505260, -116.124280)
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        521 | Nov 4, 2017 , Kellogg
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        Routes with this trail

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        North American Enduro Cup - Day 2
        ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 5 ft • 9 • Point to Point • Race •
        Day 2 Stage 6: , , , , , , Wide Open, Tinker Bell, Wide Open, Manchild, , finish at bottom of trail system.
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        Silveroxx Super D Cat 1/ Pro Route Featured
        ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 11 ft • 18 • Point to Point • Race •
        Silveroxx 2016 Cat1/Pro Super D
        75
        NAEC 2017 Day 2
        16 miles • 4,324 ft • 23 • Point to Point • Race •
        Transfer 4 utilizes active roads, riders need to respect traffic laws and remain alert even on the dirt...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Hammer

        ▼ Where is Lower Hammer located?
        Lower Hammer 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 47.50532, -116.12409.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Hammer?
        Lower Hammer is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Hammer?
        The trail has 202 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,888 ft to 5,090 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Hammer a point to point trail?
        Lower Hammer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Lower Hammer?
        Lower Hammer is 1,982 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Hammer?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Hammer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Hammer?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Hammer are:
        • July (75 activities)
        • August (44 activities)
        • June (31 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Lower Hammer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Hammer are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Hammer?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Lower Hammer. The trail is 1,982 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Hammer?
        Lower Hammer is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,731 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,891 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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