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3.1 miles
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-1,370 ft
Descent
00:47:03
Avg time
-1,347 ft
Altitude change
6,795 ft
Altitude min
8,166 ft
Altitude max
8,142 ft
Altitude start
6,795 ft
Altitude end
-8.2%
Grade
-62.1%
Grade max
5.2%
Grade min
1,119 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
764 ft
Distance flat
00:47:03
Avg time

North Mocassin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Williams Creek
    Salmon, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #225
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #142494 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #366823 in Trail Running
    • #357490 in Hiking
    • #25817 in Horseback
    • #21369 in Snowshoeing
    • #7369 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #8832 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,263 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #2,864 in Trail Running
    • #2,962 in Hiking
    • #896 in Horseback
    • #118 in Snowshoeing
    • #94 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #61 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Salmon-Challis National Forest

Generally ridden downhill due to steep grades. Watch for loose rocks.
When shuttling laps on Powderhouse Gulch and you have time, add a shuttle lap on North Mocassin

Access Info

The lower end of the trail is on the south side of the exclosure jackleg fence.

Tags
Faint trailLooseShuttle access

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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North Mocassin Trail Reports

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Jan 31, 2025 @ 1:04pm
Jan 31, 2025
One of the trail signs at the Junction of the North Moccasin and North Moccasin Cutoff trails is attached to a dead tree laying on the ground. The...
Jan 2, 2023 @ 7:21pm
Jan 2, 2023
Skied the whole trail on 01/02/2023. A couple dozen or more down trees across the trail. Most were easy to get over or around but got more...
Jun 3, 2022 @ 10:47am
Jun 3, 2022
May 30, 2015 @ 6:48am
May 30, 2015
Snow at upper elevations.
May 30, 2015 @ 6:44am
May 30, 2015
Snow at upper elevations.
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Snow Covered
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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      Directions to north-mocassin trailhead (45.118980, -114.087110)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is North Mocassin located?
      North Mocassin is located in Williams Creek, Salmon, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Williams Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.11898, -114.08711.
      ▼ How hard is North Mocassin?
      North Mocassin is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Mocassin?
      North Mocassin has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,370 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,795 ft to 8,166 ft.
      ▼ Is North Mocassin a point to point trail?
      North Mocassin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is North Mocassin?
      North Mocassin is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on North Mocassin?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on North Mocassin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access North Mocassin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to North Mocassin are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride North Mocassin?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 47 minutes to ride North Mocassin. The trail is 3.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is North Mocassin?
      North Mocassin is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 20 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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