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2.4 miles
Distance
584 ft
Climb
-76 ft
Descent
00:17:52
Avg time
509 ft
Altitude change
8,006 ft
Altitude min
8,567 ft
Altitude max
8,047 ft
Altitude start
8,556 ft
Altitude end
4%
Grade
-9.4%
Grade max
43%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2,799 ft
Distance down
1,037 ft
Distance flat
00:17:52
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Telegraph Flat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    St Charles Canyon
    Montpelier, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Double track that leads to up to the highline trail or down to the Bloomington Canyon Rd. The trail has some berms across it to shed water which make for some fun jumps on the way down.

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Jul 5, 2017 @ 1:01pm
Jul 5, 2017
 Some snow drifts still over the road. Mostly rideable
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Telegraph Flat

        ▼ Where is Telegraph Flat located?
        Telegraph Flat is located in St Charles Canyon, Montpelier, Idaho, United States. It is part of the St Charles Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.1599, -111.57916.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Telegraph Flat?
        Telegraph Flat has 584 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 76 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,006 ft to 8,567 ft.
        ▼ Is Telegraph Flat a point to point trail?
        Telegraph Flat is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Telegraph Flat?
        Telegraph Flat is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Telegraph Flat?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Telegraph Flat. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Telegraph Flat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Telegraph Flat are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Telegraph Flat?
        The estimated time to ride Telegraph Flat is approximately 18 minutes. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Telegraph Flat?
        Telegraph Flat is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 4 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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