more stats
2,867 ft
Distance
220 ft
Climb
-64 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
156 ft
Altitude change
6,836 ft
Altitude min
6,891 ft
Altitude start
7,047 ft
Altitude end
5.447%
Grade
-16.293%
Grade max
27.086%
Grade min
2,046 ft
Distance climb
667 ft
Distance down
155 ft
Distance flat

Old 272 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Southern Caribou Highlands
    Freedom, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #021
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #354941 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #256508 in Trail Running
    • #248660 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,694 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #1,891 in Trail Running
    • #2,013 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Short connector.

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Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Old 272 Trail Reports

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Aug 23, 2025 @ 8:05am
Aug 23, 2025
 Trail is much better than last year. Fun!
Jul 8, 2024 @ 2:28am
Jul 8, 2024
 The cattle have about destroyed much of the trail. Used to be a great little connector to get from Deer Creek Road to the S. Fork Tincup Trail....
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old 272 located?
      Old 272 is located in Southern Caribou Highlands, Freedom, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Southern Caribou Highlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.91736, -111.12583.
      ▼ How hard is Old 272?
      Old 272 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.447%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old 272?
      Old 272 has 220 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 64 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,836 ft to 7,047 ft.
      ▼ Is Old 272 a point to point trail?
      Old 272 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Old 272?
      Old 272 is 2,867 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old 272?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Old 272. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Old 272? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old 272 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Old 272?
      Old 272 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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