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1,995 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-231 ft
Descent
4,213 ft
High Point
-211 ft
Altitude change
3,982 ft
Altitude min
4,193 ft
Altitude start
3,983 ft
Altitude end
-10.6%
Grade
-45.8%
Grade max
31.7%
Grade min
249 ft
Distance climb
1,591 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
Upper Missing Lynx Details
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Riding AreaLower Basin Trails
Sandpoint, Idaho -
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking#182229 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, DJ
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
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Land Owner
Upper Missing Lynx was completed by the legendary Mike K. of Selkirk Recreation District in summer 2025 to complete the top-most segment of its namesake Missing Lynx, which picks up on City of Sandpoint property just east of switchback 6 on Schweitzer Mountain Road. Upper Missing Lynx includes two of the longest granite slabs in the Lower Basin, both with ridearounds for the timid riders who aren't ready to commit to the steepest lines.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 9 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 54 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 136 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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(48.349160, -116.599580)
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Nearby Trails
- Ursa Major 36 ft
- Waterfall 112 ft
- Upper Basin Connector 453 ft
- Upper Missing Lynx Upper Slab Ridearound 860 ft
- View Ski Loop 1,447 ft
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Where is Upper Missing Lynx located?
Upper Missing Lynx is located in Lower Basin Trails, Sandpoint, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Lower Basin Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.34916, -116.59958.
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How hard is Upper Missing Lynx?
Upper Missing Lynx is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Missing Lynx?
Upper Missing Lynx has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 231 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,982 ft to 4,213 ft.
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How long is Upper Missing Lynx?
Upper Missing Lynx is 1,995 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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