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1.7 miles
Distance
132 ft
Climb
-148 ft
Descent
00:15:15
Avg time
-17 ft
Altitude change
6,715 ft
Altitude min
6,794 ft
Altitude max
6,767 ft
Altitude start
6,749 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-15.5%
Grade max
18.1%
Grade min
3,658 ft
Distance climb
3,924 ft
Distance down
1,201 ft
Distance flat
00:15:15
Avg time

South Fork Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Williams Creek
    Salmon, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59699 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #372880 in Trail Running
    • #364587 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #434 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #2,924 in Trail Running
    • #3,012 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Season
    May-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Salmon - Challis National Forest

This is an old mid-slope road bed that contours through meadows and forest above the South Fork Ranch, offering an easy cruise and some nice views into the South Fork of Williams Creek. The trail is double-track in nature, with a few gentle climbs/descents and a couple wet areas on the trail. Although this trail is closed to motorized use, part of the trail is currently used by ATVs from the South Fork Ranch. There is 1 wire gate located near the high point - please keep the gate closed.

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South Fork Trail Reports

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Jul 21, 2026 @ 2:49pm (America/Boise)
Jul 21, 2026
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May 30, 2015 @ 6:43am
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Nov 11, 2014 @ 11:06pm
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is South Fork located?
      South Fork is located in Williams Creek, Salmon, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Williams Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.05587, -114.06535.
      ▼ How hard is South Fork?
      South Fork is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for South Fork?
      South Fork has 132 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 148 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,715 ft to 6,794 ft.
      ▼ How long is South Fork?
      South Fork is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on South Fork?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on South Fork. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride South Fork?
      South Fork is best visited during: May-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access South Fork? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to South Fork are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride South Fork?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride South Fork. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is South Fork?
      South Fork is a very popular trail. There have been 15 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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