more stats
1.8 miles
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-1,616 ft
Descent
00:27:30
Avg time
-1,601 ft
Altitude change
3,444 ft
Altitude min
5,045 ft
Altitude max
5,045 ft
Altitude start
3,445 ft
Altitude end
-16.5%
Grade
-71%
Grade max
7.2%
Grade min
449 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
479 ft
Distance flat
00:27:30
Avg time

Mt Ida Down Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Mt Ida
    Salmon Arm, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Mt Ida East Peak
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #308862 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #210126 in Trail Running
    • #99035 in Hiking
    • #2781 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Apr to Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BC Forest Service

This is a true mountain hiking single track. The upper section is along a narrow ridge with great valley views, there is a steep exposed down hike part way down. This trail is very subject to blowdown. There is no easy access. Hike a bike mandatory.

Access Info

Mt Ida FSR from east of the cemetary on Foothill Road. Very rough and washed out. A mega granny gear grunt.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 2, 2018 @ 3:16am
Aug 2, 2018
Finally done! after 10 hours work on this and east peaks section, the trail is now rideable. Enjoy before more blowdown happens....and it will!
Jun 3, 2018 @ 5:18pm
Jun 3, 2018
 reporter many many trees down. has not seen a chain saw for some years.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mt Ida Down located?
      Mt Ida Down is located in Mt Ida, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mt Ida trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.64231, -119.27576.
      ▼ How hard is Mt Ida Down?
      Mt Ida Down is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 16.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mt Ida Down?
      Mt Ida Down has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,616 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,444 ft to 5,045 ft.
      ▼ Is Mt Ida Down a point to point trail?
      Mt Ida Down is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mt Ida Down?
      Mt Ida Down is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mt Ida Down?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mt Ida Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mt Ida Down?
      Mt Ida Down is best visited during: Apr to Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Mt Ida Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mt Ida Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mt Ida Down?
      The estimated time to ride Mt Ida Down is approximately 28 minutes. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Mt Ida Down?
      Mt Ida Down is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 27 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 36 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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