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3.7 miles
Distance
760 ft
Climb
-122 ft
Descent
00:30:05
Avg time
637 ft
Altitude change
4,891 ft
Altitude min
5,548 ft
Altitude max
4,911 ft
Altitude start
5,548 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-16.4%
Grade max
28.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4,485 ft
Distance down
1,670 ft
Distance flat
00:30:05
Avg time

Upper Sugarloaf Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Indian Springs
    Twin Falls, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72577 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24189 in E-Biking
    • #47478 in Trail Running
    • #302504 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM

This trail starts easy enough, and you can use an old ATV track for some of it to miss the "Little Moab" section. The climbing up the grippy lava rocks is challenging and fun. Try to clean everything

Trail Supporters
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    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 14 rides
  • Last: Jul 10, 2026
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Upper Sugarloaf Trail Reports

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Jul 10, 2026 @ 7:28am (America/Boise)
Jul 10, 2026
May 31, 2026 @ 2:18pm (America/Boise)
May 31, 2026
Mar 20, 2026 @ 2:21am (America/Boise)
Mar 20, 2026
 Good to go!
Oct 4, 2024 @ 5:29pm
Oct 4, 2024
 SANDY!!! Power sliding through some sections.
Apr 4, 2021 @ 4:14pm
Apr 4, 2021
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        Directions to upper-sugarloaf trailhead (42.392270, -114.344910)
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        Jul 28, 2020 @ 7:39pm
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        Fucking Around, trail riding and Eagle Bike Park
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Sugarloaf

        ▼ Where is Upper Sugarloaf located?
        Upper Sugarloaf is located in Indian Springs, Twin Falls, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Indian Springs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.39227, -114.34491.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Sugarloaf?
        Upper Sugarloaf is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Sugarloaf?
        Upper Sugarloaf has 232 m of elevation gain. The trail has 37 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,491 m to 1,691 m.
        ▼ Is Upper Sugarloaf a point to point trail?
        Upper Sugarloaf is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Sugarloaf?
        Upper Sugarloaf is 5.9 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Sugarloaf?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Sugarloaf. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Sugarloaf?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Sugarloaf are:
        • October (2 activities)
        • May (2 activities)
        • April (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper Sugarloaf? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Sugarloaf are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Sugarloaf?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 32 minutes to ride Upper Sugarloaf. The trail is 5.9 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Sugarloaf?
        Upper Sugarloaf is a very popular trail. There have been 152 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 159 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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