more stats
3.7 miles
Distance
760 ft
Climb
-122 ft
Descent
00:17:23
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
00:17:23
Avg time

Upper Sugarloaf Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Indian Springs
    Twin Falls, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49817 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142610 in E-Biking
    • #358754 in Trail Running
    • #348244 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #323 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #736 in E-Biking
    • #2,771 in Trail Running
    • #2,883 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

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Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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Upper Sugarloaf Trail Reports

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on Jul 10, 2026
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Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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      Directions to upper-sugarloaf trailhead (42.392270, -114.344910)

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      Videos

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      Fucking Around, trail riding and Eagle Bike Park
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      8:33 | 426 | Apr 26, 2016 , Twin Falls

      Routes with this trail

      15 miles • 1,862 ft • 5 •
      Up lower sugarloaf and upper dry gulch. Down upper sugarloaf and swamis

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 760 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 122 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,891 ft to 5,548 ft.
      ▼ 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 3.7 miles 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:
      • May (1 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      • July (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 17 minutes to ride Upper Sugarloaf. The trail is 3.7 miles 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 153 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 161 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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