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1.5 miles
Distance
208 ft
Climb
-223 ft
Descent
00:16:07
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
5,973 ft
Altitude min
6,183 ft
Altitude max
5,988 ft
Altitude start
5,974 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
27.6%
Grade min
2,959 ft
Distance climb
4,193 ft
Distance down
666 ft
Distance flat
00:16:07
Avg time
Valley View Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTrail Creek
Sun Valley, Idaho -
AKAGun Club
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonApr-Oct
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eBike Allowed
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Year Opened2007
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Land OwnerSun Valley Resort
Start at Carol's Trailhead on Sun Valley Road across from the Sun Valley Lodge. This short loop is best used clockwise for a quick mountain bike ride or beginner hike. This trail has the best 360 degree views of the valley, Bald Mountain, the Boulders and the Pioneer Mountains.
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Start at Carol's Trailhead on Sun Valley Road across from the Sun Valley Lodge.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 9 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 86 rides
- Last: Jul 12, 2026
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(43.696220, -114.356860)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Valley View Loop
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Where is Valley View Loop located?
Valley View Loop is located in Trail Creek, Sun Valley, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Trail Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.69622, -114.35686.
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How hard is Valley View Loop?
Valley View Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Valley View Loop?
Valley View Loop has 208 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 223 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,973 ft to 6,183 ft.
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Is Valley View Loop a point to point trail?
Valley View Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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