more stats
1,237 ft
Distance
-233 ft
Descent
00:01:41
Avg time
-233 ft
Altitude change
4,827 ft
Altitude min
5,060 ft
Altitude max
5,060 ft
Altitude start
4,826 ft
Altitude end
-18.8%
Grade
-31.7%
Grade max
-6.9%
Grade min
1,237 ft
Distance down
00:01:41
Avg time

Squirrel Master Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Schweitzer
    Sandpoint, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #90794 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Schweitzer Mountain Resort

Squirrel Master is a newer hand built technical trail off of Bear Grass. This trail weaves through some dark timbers and has plenty of roots and drops to test your abilities on. There are multiple line choices on this trail and no drop feature is mandatory.

Access Info

Squirrel Master is access of of Bear Grass just after the skill park area and pokes back into the very bottom of Bear Grass above the village.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 118 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Squirrel Master Trail Reports

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Aug 15, 2026 @ 11:01am (America/Creston)
Aug 15, 2026
Aug 20, 2022 @ 12:16pm
Aug 20, 2022
 This trail is full of bomb holes and is not really worth the effort IMO
Jul 28, 2022 @ 11:14am
Jul 28, 2022
Jun 27, 2022 @ 3:38pm
Jun 27, 2022
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Sep 6, 2021 @ 4:40pm
Sep 6, 2021
 Closed for the season.
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Squirrel Master located?
      Squirrel Master is located in Schweitzer, Sandpoint, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Schweitzer trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.3698, -116.62811.
      ▼ How hard is Squirrel Master?
      Squirrel Master is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 18.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Squirrel Master?
      The trail has 233 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,827 ft to 5,060 ft.
      ▼ Is Squirrel Master a point to point trail?
      Yes, Squirrel Master is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Squirrel Master?
      Squirrel Master is 1,237 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Squirrel Master?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Squirrel Master. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Squirrel Master? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Squirrel Master are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Squirrel Master?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Squirrel Master. The trail is 1,237 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Squirrel Master?
      Squirrel Master is a very popular trail. There have been 472 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 569 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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