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2.9 miles
Distance
143 ft
Climb
-289 ft
Descent
00:22:53
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
00:22:53
Avg time
Senate Meadows Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGalena Lodge
Ketchum, Idaho -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonJune-Oct
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS
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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(43.865430, -114.646600)
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Nearby Trails
- Jenny's Way 1,821 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Senate Meadows Loop
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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