more stats
3.7 miles
Distance
656 ft
Climb
-1,189 ft
Descent
00:51:22
Avg time
-533 ft
Altitude change
3,176 ft
Altitude min
3,708 ft
Altitude max
3,708 ft
Altitude start
3,176 ft
Altitude end
-2.749%
Grade
-24.984%
Grade max
23.232%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
279 ft
Distance flat
00:51:22
Avg time

Three Tree Butte Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Palouse Divide
    Moscow, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #130569 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #360741 in Trail Running
    • #350213 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,150 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #2,799 in Trail Running
    • #2,899 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    April - November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Also known as Tr 26, this singletrack trail includes some steep sections that make a challenging ascent or exciting descent. The trail is well signed when it crosses other roads or trails.

This is one of the more popular trails with hikers in this area, particularly towards Giant White Pine Campground, so ride accordingly.

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Three Tree Butte Trail Reports

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Oct 30, 2018 @ 8:15am
Oct 30, 2018
 Hero dirt, fall colors and solitude. Trail had some really fun, fast and flowy sections but some steep climbs too. Sounds like the next trail over...
Sep 4, 2015 @ 2:55pm
Sep 4, 2015
 Finally rode Three Tree Butte both up and down, and it wasn't particularly fun. There's some mandatory hike-a-bike sections on the way up...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Three Tree Butte located?
      Three Tree Butte is located in Palouse Divide, Moscow, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Palouse Divide trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.06251, -116.66084.
      ▼ How hard is Three Tree Butte?
      Three Tree Butte is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.749%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Three Tree Butte?
      Three Tree Butte has 656 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,189 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,176 ft to 3,708 ft.
      ▼ Is Three Tree Butte a point to point trail?
      Three Tree Butte is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Three Tree Butte?
      Three Tree Butte is 3.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Three Tree Butte?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Three Tree Butte. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Three Tree Butte?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Three Tree Butte are:
      • May (2 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Three Tree Butte? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Three Tree Butte are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Three Tree Butte?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 51 minutes to ride Three Tree Butte. The trail is 3.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Three Tree Butte?
      Three Tree Butte is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 34 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 38 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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