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2,218 ft
Distance
139 ft
Climb
00:04:44
Avg time
139 ft
Altitude change
6,154 ft
Altitude min
6,294 ft
Altitude max
6,154 ft
Altitude start
6,293 ft
Altitude end
6.3%
Grade
2.1%
Grade max
14.1%
Grade min
2,218 ft
Distance climb
00:04:44
Avg time

Thistlewhip Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ririe
    , Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Easy climb or fun downhill. The south end of this trail enters private property and is not shown beyond the public/private boundary.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 24 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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Thistlewhip Trail Reports

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Jun 2, 2020 @ 10:01pm
Jun 2, 2020
 A few trees down and a lot of erosion on the lower end.
May 6, 2020 @ 3:40pm
May 6, 2020
Aug 28, 2019 @ 6:29am
Aug 28, 2019
Jul 20, 2019 @ 7:38pm
Jul 20, 2019
 Super sandy and loose
May 27, 2019 @ 6:44pm
May 27, 2019
 Lots of cows up and down the trail during recent rain storms. Very rough tread.
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on Jun 2, 2020
Ideal
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Thistlewhip located?
      Thistlewhip is located in Ririe, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Ririe trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.65944, -111.64553.
      ▼ How hard is Thistlewhip?
      Thistlewhip is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thistlewhip?
      Thistlewhip has 139 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,154 ft to 6,294 ft.
      ▼ How long is Thistlewhip?
      Thistlewhip is 2,218 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thistlewhip?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Thistlewhip. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Thistlewhip?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Thistlewhip are:
      • July (5 activities)
      • September (5 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Thistlewhip? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thistlewhip are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Thistlewhip?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Thistlewhip. The trail is 2,218 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Thistlewhip?
      Thistlewhip is a moderately popular trail. There have been 57 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 59 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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