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5.2 miles
Distance
1,043 ft
Climb
-136 ft
Descent
01:10:20
Avg time
907 ft
Altitude change
5,194 ft
Altitude min
6,101 ft
Altitude max
5,194 ft
Altitude start
6,102 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-21.2%
Grade max
23.8%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4,429 ft
Distance down
2,421 ft
Distance flat
01:10:20
Avg time

Third Fork Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Magic Mountain
    Twin Falls, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #004
  • AKA
    7004
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 100 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #127309 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #224641 in E-Biking
    • #331500 in Trail Running
    • #318801 in Hiking
    • #4228 in Dirtbiking
    • #21457 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,117 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #1,370 in E-Biking
    • #2,554 in Trail Running
    • #2,667 in Hiking
    • #244 in Dirtbiking
    • #715 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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AI Generated Description

Third Fork is a 5 mile popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Twin Falls Idaho. It has bridges. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 1,043 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 hour10 minutes to complete this trail.

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Bridges

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 24 miles avg distance
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  • 14 rides
  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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Third Fork Trail Reports

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Mar 29, 2026 @ 1:57pm (America/Boise)
Mar 29, 2026
Trail is clear, good to go!
Jul 31, 2025 @ 10:46am
Jul 31, 2025
Very loose with deep squish in sections. Avoid on a hot day, or regularly soak in the creek. Cool trail though. Didn’t see a single soul other...
Jun 17, 2025 @ 8:04am
Jun 17, 2025
Dry but no issues
May 20, 2024 @ 1:39pm
May 20, 2024
Trail cleared by MVTMA
Jun 7, 2023 @ 10:51pm
Jun 7, 2023
Quite overgrown
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Status:
on Mar 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.54 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to third-fork trailhead (42.252020, -114.247330)

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      Jun 13, 2020 @ 10:13pm
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      Jun 16, 2024 @ 12:55pm
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      Jun 16, 2024 @ 12:52pm
      Jun 16, 2024

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      4 Ratings
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Third Fork located?
      Third Fork is located in Magic Mountain, Twin Falls, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Magic Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.25202, -114.24733.
      ▼ How hard is Third Fork?
      Third Fork is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Third Fork?
      Third Fork has 1,043 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 136 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,194 ft to 6,101 ft.
      ▼ Is Third Fork a point to point trail?
      Third Fork is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Third Fork?
      Third Fork is 5.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Third Fork?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Third Fork. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Third Fork?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Third Fork are:
      • May (3 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Third Fork? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Third Fork are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Third Fork?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 10 minutes to ride Third Fork. The trail is 5.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Third Fork?
      Third Fork is a very popular trail. There have been 113 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 132 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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