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1.4 miles
Distance
521 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:19:17
Avg time
512 ft
Altitude change
3,674 ft
Altitude min
4,191 ft
Altitude max
3,674 ft
Altitude start
4,186 ft
Altitude end
6.8%
Grade
-8.4%
Grade max
26.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
308 ft
Distance down
597 ft
Distance flat
00:19:17
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Moose Marbles Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moscow Mountain
    Moscow, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51140 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62441 in Trail Running
    • #65299 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

Moose Marbles has been a fall-line skid-road that serves mostly as an uphill access road to other trails, but in the summers of 2016 2017, it was revamped into a nice bermed singletrack that's worth riding both directions.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 1, 2026
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Sep 1, 2026 @ 7:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 1, 2026
Aug 3, 2026 @ 6:11pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 3, 2026
 reporter MAMBA Trails closed as of August 3, 2026 due to fire danger.
May 13, 2026 @ 11:43am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 13, 2026
Apr 8, 2026 @ 2:02pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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Apr 7, 2026 @ 12:20pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 7, 2026
 Two large trees are down on the trail near the top just below the intersection with Rock Taco and Switchblade. One of them has damaged the trail...
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        Directions to moose-marbles trailhead (46.813620, -116.956220)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Moose Marbles

        ▼ Where is Moose Marbles located?
        Moose Marbles is located in Moscow Mountain, Moscow, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Moscow Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.81362, -116.95622.
        ▼ How hard is Moose Marbles?
        Moose Marbles is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Moose Marbles?
        Moose Marbles has 521 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,674 ft to 4,191 ft.
        ▼ Is Moose Marbles a point to point trail?
        Moose Marbles is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Moose Marbles?
        Moose Marbles is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Moose Marbles?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Moose Marbles. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Moose Marbles? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Moose Marbles are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Moose Marbles?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Moose Marbles. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Moose Marbles?
        Moose Marbles is a very popular trail. There have been 2,089 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,254 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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