Elkhorn - Alpine Loop
Idaho City, ID
Elkhorn - Alpine Loop
Riding in the piney forests of banner Ridge provides big views of Steel Mountain, the Sawtooths, and Sunset and Pilot peaks to the west. When the weather gets hot in Boise, the partially shaded trails on Banner Ridge provide a pleasantly cool riding environment. This ride also works as a yurt-to-yurt trip. Located 22 miles north of Idaho City. Tread: 5 miles of doubletrack; 2.5 miles of singletrack.
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| Activity | Mountain Biking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Idaho City |
| Length | 7.5 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 650 ft |
| Skill Level | Strenuous at the start, giving way to delightful, very moderate up-and-down terrain. Technical difficulty: Easy. Road ruts, water dips and uneven doubletrack tread provide a few technical challenges |
| Duration | 45 minutes to 1 hour |
| Trailhead Elevation | 5,850 ft |
| Top Elevation | 6,500 ft |
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