Big Elk Creek Trail - Mountain Bike near Irwin, Idaho
~198 Big Elk Creek Rd, Irwin, ID 83428, USA,Irwin,Idaho
43.32516, -111.11089
11.1 miles SE of Irwin, Idaho
Address: ~198 Big Elk Creek Rd, Irwin, ID 83428, USA
GPS: 43°19'30.6"N 111°6'39.2"W
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State: Idaho
Trail Length: 12.00 miles
Trail Type: Out & Back
MTB Trail Type: Singletrack
Trails/Routes: 23.8 mi

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Non-motorized trail open to MTB. source: fs.usda.gov Courtesy of Singletracks.com

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Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Irwin, Idaho

  1. Head southeast toward Old Irwin Rd (161 ft)
  2. Turn left onto Old Irwin Rd (0.1 mi)
  3. Turn right onto US-26 E (10.5 mi)
  4. Turn left onto Big Elk Creek Rd
    Destination will be on the left
    (2.0 mi)
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Trails

Distance ?

23.8 miles Round Trip

Elevation Gain ?

1,839 feet

Real Ascent ?

3,262 feet

Real Descent ?

1,423 feet

Avg Grade (2°)

3%

Grade (-30° to 26°)

-58% to 49%

Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.

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