more stats
1,539 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-37 ft
Descent
00:01:39
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
4,026 ft
Altitude min
4,061 ft
Altitude max
4,058 ft
Altitude start
4,026 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
2.6%
Grade min
387 ft
Distance climb
640 ft
Distance down
509 ft
Distance flat
00:01:39
Avg time

Upper Tusk Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moscow Mountain
    Moscow, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #108911 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91697 in Trail Running
    • #42886 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #968 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #626 in Trail Running
    • #270 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

A short, fun detour to avoid a chunk of Foothill Rd. Mostly ridden East to West.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 27.1 km average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 18.1 km avg distance
All
  • 207 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Upper Tusk Trail Reports

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Sep 10, 2026 @ 6:19pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 10, 2026
reporter MAMBA Trails are open as of September 10, 2026
Sep 1, 2026 @ 7:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 1, 2026
Aug 3, 2026 @ 6:11pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 3, 2026
reporter MAMBA Trails closed as of August 3, 2026 due to fire danger.
May 17, 2024 @ 5:05am
May 17, 2024
Aug 20, 2023 @ 7:27am
Aug 20, 2023
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Avg: 3.84 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Tusk located?
      Upper Tusk is located in Moscow Mountain, Moscow, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Moscow Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.81333, -116.90182.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Tusk?
      Upper Tusk is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Tusk?
      Upper Tusk has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,026 ft to 4,061 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Tusk a point to point trail?
      Upper Tusk is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Tusk?
      Upper Tusk is 1,539 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Tusk?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Tusk. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Tusk?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Tusk are:
      • June (16 activities)
      • September (13 activities)
      • July (12 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Tusk? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Tusk are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Tusk?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Upper Tusk. The trail is 1,539 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Tusk?
      Upper Tusk is a very popular trail. There have been 1,338 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,629 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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