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4,774 ft
Distance
199 ft
Climb
-156 ft
Descent
00:12:10
Avg time
43 ft
Altitude change
6,180 ft
Altitude min
6,357 ft
Altitude max
6,180 ft
Altitude start
6,224 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-26.9%
Grade max
28.5%
Grade min
2,372 ft
Distance climb
2,270 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:12:10
Avg time

North Fork Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North of Ketchum
    Ketchum, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #303
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112319 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84793 in Trail Running
    • #78237 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,004 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #565 in Trail Running
    • #548 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS-Ketchum Ranger District

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AI Generated Description

North Fork Loop is a 4,774 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ketchum Idaho. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 199 ft blue climb. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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North Fork Loop Trail Reports

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May 5, 2026 @ 8:46am (America/Boise)
May 5, 2026
 One tree down before the rock garden (if heading north)
Apr 28, 2026 @ 8:45am (America/Boise)
Apr 28, 2026
 There is some snow holding near the bridge heading north on North fork after the rock garden. There are three trees down on the climb of chocolate...
Jan 12, 2026 @ 3:30pm (America/Boise)
Jan 12, 2026
Aug 15, 2025 @ 8:39pm
Aug 15, 2025
 all clear
May 15, 2025 @ 6:27pm
May 15, 2025
 Good to go. One larger down tree that's easy to get around
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on May 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Jun 20, 2019 @ 2:45pm
      Jun 20, 2019
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      Jun 13, 2020 @ 11:04am
      Jun 13, 2020
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      25 |
      Jun 13, 2020 @ 9:41am
      Jun 13, 2020
      River or creek 4

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is North Fork Loop located?
      North Fork Loop is located in North of Ketchum, Ketchum, Idaho, United States. It is part of the North of Ketchum trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.75561, -114.4076.
      ▼ How hard is North Fork Loop?
      North Fork Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Fork Loop?
      North Fork Loop has 199 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 156 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,180 ft to 6,357 ft.
      ▼ Is North Fork Loop a point to point trail?
      North Fork Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is North Fork Loop?
      North Fork Loop is 4,774 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on North Fork Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on North Fork Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride North Fork Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride North Fork Loop are:
      • May (14 activities)
      • September (14 activities)
      • August (13 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access North Fork Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to North Fork Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride North Fork Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride North Fork Loop. The trail is 4,774 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is North Fork Loop?
      North Fork Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 709 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 707 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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