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3,341 ft
Distance
584 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:24:01
Avg time
580 ft
Altitude change
5,258 ft
Altitude min
5,838 ft
Altitude max
5,258 ft
Altitude start
5,838 ft
Altitude end
17.357%
Grade
-5.916%
Grade max
79.362%
Grade min
3,190 ft
Distance climb
103 ft
Distance down
48 ft
Distance flat
00:24:01
Avg time

Rough Grouse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Barracks Lane - Mulkey Creek
    Salmon, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #145249 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #225949 in Trail Running
    • #216227 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,306 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #1,667 in Trail Running
    • #1,783 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    Apr-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Salmon - Challis National Forest

This trail is used to connect Mulkey Creek with the upper Hot Springs Ridge and Shenon Mine trails.

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Hot springs

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Rough Grouse Trail Reports

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May 4, 2020 @ 3:25pm
May 4, 2020
Brushed last November by BB, BD, and RC. Tough but makeable climb.
Apr 20, 2018 @ 9:13pm
Apr 20, 2018
 Some snow, some mud in the shade.
Oct 29, 2017 @ 4:14pm
Oct 29, 2017
 Serious post holing by cattle has destroyed the lower portion of the trail. If going up, it's turned the trail into a hike-a-bike, going down...
Apr 10, 2016 @ 2:27pm
Apr 10, 2016
Apr 10, 2016 @ 2:25pm
Apr 10, 2016
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on May 4, 2020
Variable
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rough Grouse located?
      Rough Grouse is located in Barracks Lane - Mulkey Creek, Salmon, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Barracks Lane - Mulkey Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.07951, -113.82127.
      ▼ How hard is Rough Grouse?
      Rough Grouse is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.357%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rough Grouse?
      Rough Grouse has 584 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,258 ft to 5,838 ft.
      ▼ Is Rough Grouse a point to point trail?
      Rough Grouse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rough Grouse?
      Rough Grouse is 3,341 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rough Grouse?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rough Grouse. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rough Grouse?
      Rough Grouse is best visited during: Apr-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Rough Grouse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rough Grouse are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rough Grouse?
      The estimated time to ride Rough Grouse is approximately 24 minutes. The trail is 3,341 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Rough Grouse?
      Rough Grouse is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 8 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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