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2.1 miles
Distance
218 ft
Climb
-207 ft
Descent
00:21:59
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
4,638 ft
Altitude min
4,841 ft
Altitude max
4,686 ft
Altitude start
4,698 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-20.9%
Grade max
17.5%
Grade min
3,855 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
932 ft
Distance flat
00:21:59
Avg time

Spare Rib Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Discovery Hill
    Salmon, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #52196 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #341888 in Trail Running
    • #89048 in Hiking
    • #7140 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #358 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #2,642 in Trail Running
    • #687 in Hiking
    • #53 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    BLM Salmon Field Office

Ridden in either direction, this trail is a nice add-on to various Disco loop rides, featuring a broad and gentle valley on the northern half and a steeper ascent/descent on the southern half. The northern end of the trail is at the Slump Ridge cow trough.

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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Spare Rib Trail Reports

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Apr 20, 2023 @ 4:07pm
Apr 20, 2023
 reporter
Drainage work on the steep entrenched section on the south half of the trail. Also fixed the 2-track crossing where the 2-track rut was draining...
Apr 16, 2023 @ 4:30am
Apr 16, 2023
 reporter Mostly dry, with some damp/firm sections on the north aspects.
Apr 12, 2023 @ 5:33am
Apr 12, 2023
 reporter The upper north-facing section still needs a couple of days to dry out before riding. Otherwise dry.
Feb 9, 2023 @ 10:24pm
Feb 9, 2023
 reporter Lower sections are well packed and riding smooth. Upper section is still very drifty from 12/22 wind storm... rideable, but difficult.
Apr 2, 2021 @ 9:00am
Apr 2, 2021
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spare Rib located?
      Spare Rib is located in Discovery Hill, Salmon, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Discovery Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.20439, -113.83004.
      ▼ How hard is Spare Rib?
      Spare Rib is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spare Rib?
      Spare Rib has 218 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 207 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,638 ft to 4,841 ft.
      ▼ How long is Spare Rib?
      Spare Rib is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spare Rib?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Spare Rib. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Spare Rib?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Spare Rib are:
      • April (11 activities)
      • March (7 activities)
      • May (7 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Spare Rib? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spare Rib are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spare Rib?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Spare Rib. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spare Rib?
      Spare Rib is a very popular trail. There have been 266 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 314 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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