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5,223 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-244 ft
Descent
00:07:02
Avg time
-232 ft
Altitude change
4,217 ft
Altitude min
4,452 ft
Altitude max
4,452 ft
Altitude start
4,219 ft
Altitude end
-4.4%
Grade
-17.4%
Grade max
6%
Grade min
755 ft
Distance climb
3,806 ft
Distance down
663 ft
Distance flat
00:07:02
Avg time

Upper Basin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Upper Basin
    Sandpoint, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #54377 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Late Spring thru Late Fall
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Ladder Bridge, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Schweitzer Mountain Resort

Descending: After a steep drop in from the main road trail bobs, weaves and flows parallel to the main road.
Climbing: Makes for a semi strenuous climb except the hike a bike section up to the main road.
Great section for beginner riders.
Watchout for skinny bridges.

Access Info

Descending: Drop in from Schweitzer Mountain Road's intersection with Telemark and Parallel Rds
Climbing: Enter from main road just above the roundabout or climb in from Green Gate area on Future Rd

Trail Supporters
  • Selkirk RecreationDistrict
    Maintainer
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 76 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 324 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Aug 30, 2025 @ 11:44am
Aug 30, 2025
 Rained the day before
Aug 15, 2025 @ 6:08am
Aug 15, 2025
Jul 1, 2025 @ 4:50pm
Jul 1, 2025
 Be careful on the entrance to the trail, it is steeper than you expect and the wooden bridge right before the first berm can be very slick if it...
Jun 24, 2024 @ 2:26am
Jun 24, 2024
 Water for thirsty dogs right below the chicken foot.
Sep 17, 2023 @ 6:52am
Sep 17, 2023
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Ideal
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to upper-basin trailhead (48.358340, -116.614740)
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        Basin to crest + Stardust
        22 miles • 4,315 ft • 10 •
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        2 Reviews & Comments

        ThatGuy-MTB
        Fun loamy trail that you can really get some speed on coming down. Just gotta be careful since some use it as an uphill. Tight singletrack and fun tiny jumps you can use to pop off of and add to the fun.
        ourfreeridelife ourfreeridelife
        Watch out for black bear, I encountered a big ass black bear right before the up hill after the corner today on my bike alittle too close for comfort. Bring your bear spray... make noises.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Upper Basin located?
        Upper Basin is located in Upper Basin, Sandpoint, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Upper Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.35834, -116.61474.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Basin?
        Upper Basin is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Basin?
        Upper Basin has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 244 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,217 ft to 4,452 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Basin a point to point trail?
        Upper Basin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Basin?
        Upper Basin is 5,223 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Basin?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Basin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Basin?
        Upper Basin is best visited during: Late Spring thru Late Fall.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Basin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Basin are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Basin?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Upper Basin. The trail is 5,223 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Basin?
        Upper Basin is a very popular trail. There have been 1,213 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,243 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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