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3.1 miles
Distance
-1,247 ft
Descent
00:16:27
Avg time
-1,247 ft
Altitude change
7,752 ft
Altitude min
8,999 ft
Altitude max
8,999 ft
Altitude start
7,753 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-50.2%
Grade max
2%
Grade min
148 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
758 ft
Distance flat
00:16:27
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Saddle Up Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaBald Mountain - Sun Valley
Ketchum, Idaho -
AKABaldy Freeride Trail
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#100971 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeDH
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonJuly-Sep
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
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Year Opened2013
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Starting from the top of Bald Mountain, this 3.4 mile advanced route requires some know-how. Saddle Up is stacked with large jumps, rollers, steep berms and rocky terrain before merging with Christmas Lane which then takes you back to the bottom of Christmas lift, top of the Gondola, Roundhouse Restaurant and our downhill biking only trail, Mindbender. Christmas lift.
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Top of Bald Mountain
Christmas lift
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USFSLand Manager
Bike Park
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to saddle-up trailhead
(43.660270, -114.406040)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saddle Up
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Where is Saddle Up located?
Saddle Up is located in Bald Mountain - Sun Valley, Ketchum, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Bald Mountain - Sun Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.66027, -114.40604.
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How hard is Saddle Up?
Saddle Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.7%.
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What is the elevation gain for Saddle Up?
The trail has 1,247 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,752 ft to 8,999 ft.
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Is Saddle Up a point to point trail?
Yes, Saddle Up is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is mixed.
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