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2,224 ft
Distance
69 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:04:42
Avg time
53 ft
Altitude change
3,263 ft
Altitude min
3,317 ft
Altitude max
3,264 ft
Altitude start
3,317 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-6.1%
Grade max
16.2%
Grade min
1,306 ft
Distance climb
794 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat
00:04:42
Avg time
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Lower PLT Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Moscow Mountain
    Moscow, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #47223 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21242 in Trail Running
    • #23942 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

The lower section of PLT, and the start of the best/easiest way to get up the mountain on a bike.

On the way up, stay left to get onto Warnick Road, ride Warnick road for a half mile or so, then connect to LaFortunes Flight. From there, you can continue on to connect with PLT, the Jump Trail or the rest of LaFortunes Flight.

Access Info

Park at the lowest parking spot on Moscow Mountain Rd (Trail Landing), about 1/4 mile after you pass the gate. The gate is typically closed November - May, and during those months you can park below the gate and ride the mountain if there's not too much snow in the way.

Then, ride up the road about 1/4 mile, until you see Lower PLT taking off from the road down to your right. If you see Gemini taking off to your left, you've gone about 20' too far.

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        Directions to lower-plt trailhead (46.794270, -116.906750)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower PLT

        ▼ Where is Lower PLT located?
        Lower PLT is located in Moscow Mountain, Moscow, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Moscow Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.79427, -116.90675.
        ▼ How hard is Lower PLT?
        Lower PLT is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower PLT?
        Lower PLT has 69 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,263 ft to 3,317 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower PLT a point to point trail?
        Lower PLT is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower PLT?
        Lower PLT is 2,224 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower PLT?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower PLT. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower PLT?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower PLT are:
        • July (119 activities)
        • May (91 activities)
        • June (66 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lower PLT? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower PLT are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower PLT?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Lower PLT. The trail is 2,224 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower PLT?
        Lower PLT is a very popular trail. There have been 2,639 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,778 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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