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2.0 miles
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-1,909 ft
Descent
00:23:07
Avg time
-1,904 ft
Altitude change
6,652 ft
Altitude min
8,556 ft
Altitude max
8,556 ft
Altitude start
6,652 ft
Altitude end
-43.24%
Grade max
2.214%
Grade min
243 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:23:07
Avg time

Stein Mountain (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wagonhammer
    North Fork, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #132
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #95266 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #295901 in Trail Running
    • #307242 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    June-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Salmon - Challis National Forest

Any ride starting at Stein Lookout will give you 4500' to 5000' of descending depending on your route. Bring extra brake pads.

The upper portion of the Stein Ridge Trail is very steep just below the Lookout. The trail is relatively narrow and there are some sidehill sections.

Call it an "Adventure Trail", locals thrive on trails like this.

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Open Seasonally for MX - 5/22 to 9/7

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 22, 2024 @ 10:30pm
Sep 22, 2024
 reporter Clear of deadfall. Fairly bad moto-ruts and erosion on the steep parts in the top half, but the lower half of the trail is in pretty good shape.
Sep 19, 2021 @ 12:32pm
Sep 19, 2021
 All clear (as of 9/17).
Aug 30, 2021 @ 12:02pm
Aug 30, 2021
 Fire Closure lifted in the Wagonhammer area. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd949033.pdf
Jul 16, 2021 @ 10:03pm
Jul 16, 2021
 Closed due to Trail Creek Fire. More Info: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7634/
Aug 4, 2020 @ 4:39pm
Aug 4, 2020
Cleared two trees. One remains. (SIMBA-BB)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Stein Mountain (Upper)

        ▼ Where is Stein Mountain (Upper) located?
        Stein Mountain (Upper) is located in Wagonhammer, North Fork, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Wagonhammer trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.45908, -113.88057.
        ▼ How hard is Stein Mountain (Upper)?
        Stein Mountain (Upper) is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stein Mountain (Upper)?
        Stein Mountain (Upper) has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,909 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,652 ft to 8,556 ft.
        ▼ Is Stein Mountain (Upper) a point to point trail?
        Stein Mountain (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Stein Mountain (Upper)?
        Stein Mountain (Upper) is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stein Mountain (Upper)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Stein Mountain (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Stein Mountain (Upper)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Stein Mountain (Upper) are:
        • June (4 activities)
        • July (2 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Stein Mountain (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stein Mountain (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Stein Mountain (Upper)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 33 minutes to ride Stein Mountain (Upper). The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Stein Mountain (Upper)?
        Stein Mountain (Upper) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 18 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 19 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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