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1.9 miles
Distance
-1,536 ft
Descent
5,128 ft
High Point
-1,536 ft
Altitude change
3,592 ft
Altitude min
5,128 ft
Altitude start
3,593 ft
Altitude end
-15.1%
Grade
-65.8%
Grade max
2 miles
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
Meatball Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPolson
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
Unsanctioned trail. Ride at your own Risk. Tribal Permit required.
As you round the final bend approach to the Towers, look left. Start coincides with an older moto trail(illegal in this area.) Trail quickly diverges to the R of the fall-line path. Crosses the fall-line trail several times. Natural features.
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Please observe signage to avoid parking in areas where active logging is ongoing.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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