more stats
1.8 miles
Distance
429 ft
Climb
-351 ft
Descent
00:22:29
Avg time
79 ft
Altitude change
5,771 ft
Altitude min
6,099 ft
Altitude max
5,771 ft
Altitude start
5,851 ft
Altitude end
0.821%
Grade
-22.709%
Grade max
26.721%
Grade min
4,859 ft
Distance climb
4,322 ft
Distance down
494 ft
Distance flat
00:22:29
Avg time

Snowshoe Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Idaho City Trail System
    Lowman, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #176557 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #319096 in Trail Running
    • #69608 in Hiking
    • #5132 in Adaptive Biking
    • #17156 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,637 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #2,450 in Trail Running
    • #453 in Hiking
    • #88 in Adaptive Biking
    • #163 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Boise National Forest

this is on closed FS roads that are reduced down to single or double-track width. Used as a snowshoe loop in winter.

source: Summer use map
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Winter

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Nov 27, 2020
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      Overgrown, not maintained, trees across trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Snowshoe Loop located?
      Snowshoe Loop is located in Idaho City Trail System, Lowman, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Idaho City Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.02389, -115.6064.
      ▼ How hard is Snowshoe Loop?
      Snowshoe Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.821%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snowshoe Loop?
      Snowshoe Loop has 429 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 351 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,771 ft to 6,099 ft.
      ▼ Is Snowshoe Loop a point to point trail?
      Snowshoe Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Snowshoe Loop?
      Snowshoe Loop is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snowshoe Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Snowshoe Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Snowshoe Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Snowshoe Loop are:
      • May (1 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Snowshoe Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snowshoe Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Snowshoe Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Snowshoe Loop. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Snowshoe Loop?
      Snowshoe Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 15 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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