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4,560 ft
Distance
-422 ft
Descent
00:04:15
Avg time
-422 ft
Altitude change
6,280 ft
Altitude min
6,701 ft
Altitude max
6,701 ft
Altitude start
6,280 ft
Altitude end
-9.2%
Grade
-30.3%
Grade max
1.9%
Grade min
72 ft
Distance climb
4,439 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:04:15
Avg time

Telepathic (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Williams Creek
    Salmon, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #199287 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #424155 in Trail Running
    • #295152 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,794 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #3,263 in Trail Running
    • #2,468 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This is a closed Forest Service road that cuts off a big dogleg on the Lake Creek Road and passes through a nice drainage with some aspen groves. This road can be ridden in either direction. If you are mountain biking, don’t expect this to be a fun trail ride - this closed road rides like a road because it is still very much a road. The Forest Service has not blocked off the entrances to this closed road, and it still receives some illegal motorized use.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 5 rides
  • Last: Jul 19, 2026
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Telepathic (Lower) Trail Reports

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Jul 19, 2026 @ 10:35pm (America/Boise)
Jul 19, 2026
 reporter All clear.
Aug 2, 2024 @ 2:51pm
Aug 2, 2024
 Thunder Fire Closure lifted: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/idscf-thunder-fire/thunder-fire-closure-terminated-08-02-2024
Jul 27, 2024 @ 9:26am
Jul 27, 2024
 Closed due to the Thunder Fire, more info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1196683.pdf
Jun 14, 2023 @ 9:52pm
Jun 14, 2023
 Just a little soft in a few places
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Telepathic (Lower) located?
      Telepathic (Lower) is located in Williams Creek, Salmon, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Williams Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.04379, -114.04411.
      ▼ How hard is Telepathic (Lower)?
      Telepathic (Lower) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Telepathic (Lower)?
      The trail has 422 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,280 ft to 6,701 ft.
      ▼ Is Telepathic (Lower) a point to point trail?
      Telepathic (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Telepathic (Lower)?
      Telepathic (Lower) is 4,560 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Telepathic (Lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Telepathic (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Telepathic (Lower)?
      Telepathic (Lower) is best visited during: May-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Telepathic (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Telepathic (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Telepathic (Lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Telepathic (Lower). The trail is 4,560 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Telepathic (Lower)?
      Telepathic (Lower) is a very popular trail. There have been 10 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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