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1.0 mile
Distance
75 ft
Climb
-388 ft
Descent
00:09:38
Avg time
-311 ft
Altitude change
4,067 ft
Altitude min
4,389 ft
Altitude max
4,389 ft
Altitude start
4,078 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-43.7%
Grade max
37.6%
Grade min
755 ft
Distance climb
4,288 ft
Distance down
322 ft
Distance flat
00:09:38
Avg time

Nemesis Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moscow Mountain
    Moscow, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96371 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83740 in Trail Running
    • #82470 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #845 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #553 in Trail Running
    • #608 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    April - November
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

A good trail in both directions, Nemesis is made up of tight switchbacks at the top, with increasing flow as you get towards the bottom of the trail. The trail goes through cedars and pines, and crosses a small creek a couple of times near the bottom.

Access Info

Nemesis comes out just above the Four Corners parking lot. To skip the uphill switchbacks, you can ride or shuttle up Moscow Mountain Road if the gate's open. A great downhill after climbing LaFortunes Flight.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 339 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Nemesis Trail Reports

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Sep 10, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 10, 2026
reporter MAMBA Trails are open as of September 10, 2026
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 19, 2026 @ 12:55pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 19, 2026
reporter
Jun 17, 2025 @ 10:10am
Jun 17, 2025
Getting dry but still rolling good. Vegetation getting a little thick on the 4 Corners half
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on Sep 10, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.06 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Nov 8, 2023 @ 2:54pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nemesis located?
      Nemesis is located in Moscow Mountain, Moscow, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Moscow Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.81328, -116.88039.
      ▼ How hard is Nemesis?
      Nemesis is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nemesis?
      Nemesis has 75 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 388 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,067 ft to 4,389 ft.
      ▼ Is Nemesis a point to point trail?
      Nemesis is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nemesis?
      Nemesis is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nemesis?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nemesis. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Nemesis?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Nemesis are:
      • May (18 activities)
      • June (18 activities)
      • April (16 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Nemesis? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nemesis are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nemesis?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Nemesis. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nemesis?
      Nemesis is a very popular trail. There have been 1,703 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,726 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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