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9.9 miles
Distance
1,902 ft
Climb
-1,405 ft
Descent
02:23:17
Avg time
495 ft
Altitude change
6,358 ft
Altitude min
8,241 ft
Altitude max
6,358 ft
Altitude start
6,854 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-26.6%
Grade max
33.7%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1,690 ft
Distance flat
02:23:17
Avg time

Warfield-South Fork Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Warmsprings
    Ketchum, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #151
  • AKA
    7151
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #122537 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15548 in E-Biking
    • #129876 in Trail Running
    • #122876 in Hiking
    • #3234 in Dirtbiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS-Ketchum Ranger District

Repairs have been made to the trail following flooding that occurred in the drainage in 2017, but the trail remains rough and rowdy with lots of loose rocks, sticks in the tread, and ruts.

Burned areas, and other areas of the forest, continue to see trees coming down during storms or wind events. Plan accordingly.

The “trailhead” at the north end of this trail is not well-marked and has room for only two or three cars. There is no bridge over Warm Springs Creek, so don’t attempt a crossing at high flows in the spring. The access at the southwest end of the trail is off of FS Road 033. There is a creek crossing at this southwest end of the trail too. Entering Meadow Creek here is not recommended during periods of high flow.

The upper branches of the Warfield Creek trail were badly burned in 2007 and were re-routed during the summer of 2010. The new trail makes a great, rugged route into Red Warrior Creek or down the South Fork of Warm Springs. The Warfield trail passes through several different rock types and is a great hike for those interested in geology. Warfield Creek does not see much traffic and the mid-summer wildflowers are often plentiful.

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    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 15, 2026 @ 8:31pm (America/Boise)
Jun 15, 2026
 The rest of the trail has been cut out.
Jun 12, 2026 @ 5:16pm (America/Boise)
Jun 12, 2026
 This applies to the Warfield end of the trail (ie the end closest to Ketchum/Red Warrior) up to the junction with Red Warrior-Warfield Connector....
Jun 9, 2026 @ 9:20pm (America/Boise)
Jun 9, 2026
 This only applies for the western S Frk portion up to the junction with Warfield. Standard looseness with more loose babyheads than typical.
Oct 30, 2025 @ 3:58pm (America/Boise)
Oct 30, 2025
 The WRTC hybrid trail crew and FS have spent the last two weeks working on replacing the creek crossing on the Warm Springs road end of the trail....
Oct 30, 2025 @ 2:11pm (America/Boise)
Oct 30, 2025
 Snow covered, likely won't melt out until spring.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Warfield-South Fork

        ▼ Where is Warfield-South Fork located?
        Warfield-South Fork is located in Warmsprings, Ketchum, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Warmsprings trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.64273, -114.5067.
        ▼ How hard is Warfield-South Fork?
        Warfield-South Fork is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Warfield-South Fork?
        Warfield-South Fork has 1,902 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,405 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,358 ft to 8,241 ft.
        ▼ Is Warfield-South Fork a point to point trail?
        Warfield-South Fork is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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