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1.3 miles
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-168 ft
Descent
00:09:24
Avg time
-100 ft
Altitude change
4,130 ft
Altitude min
4,301 ft
Altitude max
4,299 ft
Altitude start
4,199 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-13.1%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
1,801 ft
Distance climb
3,675 ft
Distance down
1,325 ft
Distance flat
00:09:24
Avg time

Rappeller Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lemhi Badlands
    Salmon, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #199420 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95199 in Trail Running
    • #439026 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,796 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #653 in Trail Running
    • #3,413 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM Salmon Field Office

Ridden in either direction, this is a fun singletrack "around the hill." This trail is often used by the Heli-Rappellers from the Salmon Airbase, hence the name.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rappeller Loop located?
      Rappeller Loop is located in Lemhi Badlands, Salmon, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Lemhi Badlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.11219, -113.86749.
      ▼ How hard is Rappeller Loop?
      Rappeller Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rappeller Loop?
      Rappeller Loop has 68 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 168 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,130 ft to 4,301 ft.
      ▼ Is Rappeller Loop a point to point trail?
      Rappeller Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rappeller Loop?
      Rappeller Loop is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rappeller Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rappeller Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rappeller Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rappeller Loop are:
      • January (4 activities)
      • February (1 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Rappeller Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rappeller Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rappeller Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Rappeller Loop. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rappeller Loop?
      Rappeller Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 43 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 51 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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