more stats
4,872 ft
Distance
397 ft
Climb
00:12:24
Avg time
397 ft
Altitude change
5,282 ft
Altitude min
5,679 ft
Altitude max
5,282 ft
Altitude start
5,679 ft
Altitude end
8.2%
Grade
-0.9%
Grade max
25.2%
Grade min
4,662 ft
Distance climb
210 ft
Distance flat
00:12:24
Avg time

Upper Gnarnia Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Upper Basin
    Sandpoint, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #204787 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #352101 in Trail Running
    • #132624 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,835 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #2,723 in Trail Running
    • #1,105 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    City of Sandpoint

Built by DeWolf Dirt Co and paid for by Schweitzer Mountain Properties in summer of 2024, this trail provides a new new two-directional option to the intersection of Solar Ecstasy and High Point trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 65 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 176 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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Upper Gnarnia Trail Reports

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Aug 15, 2025 @ 6:08am
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Jul 15, 2025 @ 10:00am
Jul 15, 2025
There is a downed tree about 3/4 down the end of the trail prior to the connector.
Jun 13, 2025 @ 11:19pm
Jun 13, 2025
Awesome riding right now. Trail is clear and riding fast.
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      Routes with this trail

      22 miles • 4,315 ft • 10 •
      Climbs to Pop point then comes down some of the new trails built in 2025
      12 miles • 3,688 ft • 5 •
      Basin To Crest, for riding

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Gnarnia located?
      Upper Gnarnia is located in Upper Basin, Sandpoint, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Upper Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.35442, -116.62837.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Gnarnia?
      Upper Gnarnia is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Gnarnia?
      Upper Gnarnia has 397 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,282 ft to 5,679 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Gnarnia a point to point trail?
      Upper Gnarnia is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Gnarnia?
      Upper Gnarnia is 4,872 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Gnarnia?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Gnarnia. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Gnarnia? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Gnarnia are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Gnarnia?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Upper Gnarnia. The trail is 4,872 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Gnarnia?
      Upper Gnarnia is a very popular trail. There have been 417 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 576 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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