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495 ft
Distance
-103 ft
Descent
00:00:37
Avg time
-103 ft
Altitude change
5,661 ft
Altitude min
5,763 ft
Altitude max
5,763 ft
Altitude start
5,659 ft
Altitude end
-20.7%
Grade
-35.4%
Grade max
-10%
Grade min
495 ft
Distance down
00:00:37
Avg time

Upper Redemption Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Schweitzer
    Sandpoint, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #93703 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Schweitzer Mountain Resort

Upper Redemption is the start of Schweitzer's double black diamond downhill trail. This upper section of trail is the easiest part of Redemption and is a good warm up before heading down the lower steep and rocky part of this trail. Check out Lower Redemption for a better description and a trail preview video.

Access Info

Upper Redemption is accessed off of Pinch Flat and meets back up with Pinch Flat on a road. To get to Lower Redemption follow the road down a ways and you will see a sign for the continuation of Redemption on the left.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 28, 2022 @ 11:14am
Jul 28, 2022
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Sep 6, 2021 @ 4:43pm
Sep 6, 2021
Closed for the season.
Jun 21, 2021 @ 3:13pm
Jun 21, 2021
Open and ready to ride!
Sep 14, 2020 @ 11:10am
Sep 14, 2020
Schweitzer Mountain Resort has ended summer operations for the season.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Redemption

        Where is Upper Redemption located?
        Upper Redemption is located in Schweitzer, Sandpoint, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Schweitzer trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.37748, -116.62064.
        How hard is Upper Redemption?
        Upper Redemption is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 20.7%.
        What is the elevation gain for Upper Redemption?
        The trail has 103 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,661 ft to 5,763 ft.
        Is Upper Redemption a point to point trail?
        Yes, Upper Redemption is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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