more stats
2.9 miles
Distance
143 ft
Climb
-289 ft
Descent
00:22:11
Avg time
-146 ft
Altitude change
7,313 ft
Altitude min
7,582 ft
Altitude max
7,459 ft
Altitude start
7,313 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-17.7%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,588 ft
Distance flat
00:22:11
Avg time

Senate Meadows Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galena Lodge
    Ketchum, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #57941 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #360958 in Trail Running
    • #143699 in Hiking
    • #7177 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #2866 in Adaptive Biking
    • #1999 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #410 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #2,801 in Trail Running
    • #1,227 in Hiking
    • #55 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #47 in Adaptive Biking
    • #31 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    June-Oct
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Senate Meadows Loop is a 3 mile beginner loop.

Like all of the singletrack trails at Galena, the Senate Meadow Loop Trail is open to two-way traffic and shared use by hikers, horseback riders, runners, and bicyclists. Watch for and yield to others - on this and all trails. All Galena singletrack trails are closed to E-Bikes.

Access Info

Access from Galena View Loop, FSR 200, Pioneer Cemetery Loop or Spring Creek Spur trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.

Machine-built trail with wide tread, few obstacles, and gentle grade.

Tags
Family friendlyMeadow
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 29 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 155 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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Senate Meadows Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 11, 2026 @ 2:41pm (America/Boise)
Jun 11, 2026
Oct 30, 2025 @ 2:15pm (America/Boise)
Oct 30, 2025
Snow covered and will not melt out until spring.
Jun 2, 2025 @ 3:23pm
Jun 2, 2025
Nov 18, 2024 @ 3:17pm
Nov 18, 2024
Snow covered and will not melt out until spring.
Jun 17, 2024 @ 12:07pm
Jun 17, 2024
Good to ride! Trees cleared and snow free as of 6/17
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Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Senate Meadows Loop located?
      Senate Meadows Loop is located in Galena Lodge, Ketchum, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Galena Lodge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.86543, -114.6466.
      ▼ How hard is Senate Meadows Loop?
      Senate Meadows Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Senate Meadows Loop?
      Senate Meadows Loop has 143 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 289 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,313 ft to 7,582 ft.
      ▼ Is Senate Meadows Loop a point to point trail?
      Senate Meadows Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Senate Meadows Loop?
      Senate Meadows Loop is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Senate Meadows Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Senate Meadows Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Senate Meadows Loop?
      Senate Meadows Loop is best visited during: June-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Senate Meadows Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Senate Meadows Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Senate Meadows Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Senate Meadows Loop. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Senate Meadows Loop?
      Senate Meadows Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 420 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 462 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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