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3,843 ft
Distance
675 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
4,922 ft
High Point
647 ft
Altitude change
4,276 ft
Altitude min
4,276 ft
Altitude start
4,922 ft
Altitude end
16.826%
Grade
-14.311%
Grade max
43.286%
Grade min
3,273 ft
Distance climb
241 ft
Distance down
294 ft
Distance flat

Second Creek Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Twelvemile
    Salmon, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #327163 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #311412 in Trail Running
    • #20274 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    March-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

This non-motorized trail will take you up to the lower irrigation ditch in Second Creek. This ditch appears to be unused and has brush growing in it. The ditch goes south to private land or northeast to second creek The trail is probably a better hike than bike but if you like downhill rides early or late in the season, here's an option to ride/push your bike up then ride down. The trail crosses Second Creek once and a dry draw on the way up the hill. The trail is not that technical but the slope will tax you on the way up. Good views of the Salmon River chasm from the upper end.

Access Info

Park on the wide spot which looks like an old rock pit on the east side of the highway. Ample parking here. Look for the old road several hundred feet long upslope following the powerline. It provides access to the trail up Second Creek.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 30, 2025 @ 12:19pm
Mar 30, 2025
 Just hiked it but it needs a brushing. A wee bit faint.
Aug 7, 2021 @ 6:39am
Aug 7, 2021
 Haynes Fire Closure lifted. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/7638/62635/
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Second Creek

        ▼ Where is Second Creek located?
        Second Creek is located in Twelvemile, Salmon, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Twelvemile trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.9541, -113.95557.
        ▼ How hard is Second Creek?
        Second Creek is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 16.826%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Second Creek?
        Second Creek has 675 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,276 ft to 4,922 ft.
        ▼ Is Second Creek a point to point trail?
        Second Creek is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Second Creek?
        Second Creek is 3,843 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Second Creek?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Second Creek. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Second Creek?
        Second Creek is best visited during: March-October.
        ▼ How do I access Second Creek? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Second Creek are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Second Creek?
        Second Creek is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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