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4.0 miles
Distance
1,292 ft
Climb
-1,290 ft
Descent
00:57:31
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
6,300 ft
Altitude min
7,487 ft
Altitude max
6,301 ft
Altitude start
6,302 ft
Altitude end
-50%
Grade max
43.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,237 ft
Distance flat
00:57:31
Avg time

Taylor Canyon Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North of Ketchum
    Ketchum, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #324
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #163825 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62158 in Trail Running
    • #35551 in Hiking
    • #20611 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,558 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #348 in Trail Running
    • #231 in Hiking
    • #682 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Late spring to Early Fall
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Sawtooth National Forest

Moderate loop with valley views.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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Taylor Canyon Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 10, 2026 @ 11:10am (America/Boise)
Jul 10, 2026
Apr 8, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Boise)
Apr 8, 2026
 Currently you must do Taylor Canyon from the winter parking area, making the full loop about 6.5 miles (including the road).  Of that 6.5 miles,...
Jan 12, 2026 @ 3:30pm (America/Boise)
Jan 12, 2026
Jun 20, 2025 @ 1:43pm
Jun 20, 2025
 WRTC and Volunteers spent the evening of the 17th Brushing Sage up the Drainage. The cleared corridor on the first .34 of a mile.
Jun 18, 2025 @ 10:27am
Jun 18, 2025
 All clear. Some encroaching willow and chokecherry in the creek bottom, but who doesn't love smelling like chokecherry?! This is a fantastic...
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on Jul 10, 2026
Snow Cover Partial
Avg: 3.86 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      mathesonmd
      Leave this one to the hikers. Way too steep in either direction to be any fun on a bike. Lots of loose off camber turns. If you do ride it, go counterclockwise. The last 200 yards are the only decent part.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Taylor Canyon Loop located?
      Taylor Canyon Loop is located in North of Ketchum, Ketchum, Idaho, United States. It is part of the North of Ketchum trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.74566, -114.36088.
      ▼ How hard is Taylor Canyon Loop?
      Taylor Canyon Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Taylor Canyon Loop?
      Taylor Canyon Loop has 1,292 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,290 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,300 ft to 7,487 ft.
      ▼ Is Taylor Canyon Loop a point to point trail?
      Taylor Canyon Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Taylor Canyon Loop?
      Taylor Canyon Loop is 4.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Taylor Canyon Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Taylor Canyon Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Taylor Canyon Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Taylor Canyon Loop are:
      • July (3 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Taylor Canyon Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Taylor Canyon Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Taylor Canyon Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 58 minutes to ride Taylor Canyon Loop. The trail is 4.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Taylor Canyon Loop?
      Taylor Canyon Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 183 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 200 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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