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4,612 ft
Distance
230 ft
Climb
-34 ft
Descent
00:15:05
Avg time
196 ft
Altitude change
7,522 ft
Altitude min
7,718 ft
Altitude max
7,522 ft
Altitude start
7,718 ft
Altitude end
4.246%
Grade
-7.499%
Grade max
37.325%
Grade min
2,951 ft
Distance climb
1,615 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:15:05
Avg time

Road 256 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    CDT - North Beaverheads
    North Fork, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Salmon-Challis National Forest

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Road 256 is a 4,612 ft less popular doubletrack trail located near North Fork Idaho. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.

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Road 256 Trail Reports

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Aug 30, 2021 @ 11:59am
Aug 30, 2021
 Fire Closure moved north to Lick Cr. Rd. More info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd949033.pdf
Jul 16, 2021 @ 10:09pm
Jul 16, 2021
 Closed due to Trail Creek Fire. More Info: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7634/
Jun 21, 2020 @ 10:47am
Jun 21, 2020
 Road has some drainage issues during run off season. all rideable except for the giant lake, hiked above the road around run off lake.
Dec 9, 2017 @ 7:28am
Dec 9, 2017
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Aug 7, 2017 @ 9:04pm
Aug 7, 2017
 CDT and Sheep Creek Trail Day. 8/5/17 7 Dirt Bikers, 5 Mountain Bikers, 1 Hiker
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Road 256 located?
      Road 256 is located in CDT - North Beaverheads, North Fork, Idaho, United States. It is part of the CDT - North Beaverheads trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.45689, -113.82767.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Road 256?
      Road 256 has 230 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 34 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,522 ft to 7,718 ft.
      ▼ Is Road 256 a point to point trail?
      Road 256 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Road 256?
      Road 256 is 4,612 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Road 256?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Road 256. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Road 256? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Road 256 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Road 256?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Road 256. The trail is 4,612 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Road 256?
      Road 256 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 18 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 19 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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