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2,638 ft
Distance
-550 ft
Descent
00:12:23
Avg time
-550 ft
Altitude change
6,730 ft
Altitude min
7,280 ft
Altitude max
7,280 ft
Altitude start
6,729 ft
Altitude end
-20.8%
Grade
-54.9%
Grade max
-2.7%
Grade min
2,638 ft
Distance down
00:12:23
Avg time

Upper Goat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Williams Creek
    Salmon, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #169889 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #307328 in Trail Running
    • #268018 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    May-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Salmon-Challis National Forest

This singletrack trail connects the Henry Creek Trail with the Lake Creek Road 028. The upper end is an old Forest Service Trail and the lower end is an old closed road. There is a short extremely steep section with marble like rocks that are extremely loose making this a double black diamond run. A short hike a bike down is advise-able on this section. The trail starts out on the upper end with a short climb up to the ridge top, crosses the ridge, then a fairly steep downhill section to an old road. Turn left when you hit the old road to connect to the Lake Creek Road 028. This trail is used by cattle in the summer.

Access Info

The upper end is accessed via the Henry Creek Trail. The lower end is accessed off the switchback on the Lake Creek Road 028. A GPS track is recommended. There are no signs.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 20, 2026 @ 3:15pm (America/Boise)
May 20, 2026
Cleared 1 down tree and sticks and rocks off trail. Trail is clear.
May 22, 2025 @ 1:28pm
May 22, 2025
 Trail is clear and sticks and rocks cleared off.
Aug 2, 2024 @ 2:51pm
Aug 2, 2024
 Thunder Fire Closure lifted: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/idscf-thunder-fire/thunder-fire-closure-terminated-08-02-2024
Jul 27, 2024 @ 9:27am
Jul 27, 2024
 Closed due to the Thunder Fire, more info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1196683.pdf
May 15, 2022 @ 3:42pm
May 15, 2022
 Trail is clear except for a couple small snow patches near the top which should be gone in a few days.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Goat

        ▼ Where is Upper Goat located?
        Upper Goat is located in Williams Creek, Salmon, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Williams Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.04376, -114.0221.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Goat?
        Upper Goat is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 20.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Goat?
        The trail has 550 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,730 ft to 7,280 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Goat a point to point trail?
        Upper Goat is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Goat?
        Upper Goat is 2,638 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Goat?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Goat. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Goat?
        Upper Goat is best visited during: May-October.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Goat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Goat are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Goat?
        The estimated time to ride Upper Goat is approximately 12 minutes. The trail is 2,638 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Goat?
        Upper Goat is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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