more stats
1,926 ft
Distance
-50 ft
Descent
00:02:02
Avg time
-51 ft
Altitude change
4,955 ft
Altitude min
5,006 ft
Altitude max
5,006 ft
Altitude start
4,954 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-10%
Grade max
0.8%
Grade min
1,096 ft
Distance down
830 ft
Distance flat
00:02:02
Avg time

Merlin (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tamarack Resort
    Donnelly, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #245983 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127741 in E-Biking
    • #348535 in Trail Running
    • #156342 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,065 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #656 in E-Biking
    • #2,696 in Trail Running
    • #1,387 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Merlin trail extension to Pelican

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Bike Park

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  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
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  • 18 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Merlin (Lower) located?
      Merlin (Lower) is located in Tamarack Resort, Donnelly, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Tamarack Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.65877, -116.12449.
      ▼ How hard is Merlin (Lower)?
      Merlin (Lower) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Merlin (Lower)?
      The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,955 ft to 5,006 ft.
      ▼ Is Merlin (Lower) a point to point trail?
      Merlin (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Merlin (Lower)?
      Merlin (Lower) is 1,926 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Merlin (Lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Merlin (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Merlin (Lower)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Merlin (Lower) are:
      • July (11 activities)
      • September (11 activities)
      • June (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Merlin (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Merlin (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Merlin (Lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Merlin (Lower). The trail is 1,926 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Merlin (Lower)?
      Merlin (Lower) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 152 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 174 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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