Gold Hill Switchback Delight

Sandpoint, ID

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Gold Hill Switchback Delight

Entertaining singletrack climb to the top of Gold Hill which offers splendid views of Lake Pend Oreille. Fast and fun downhill. Located 8 miles southeast of Sandpoint. Tread: 5.5 miles of singletrack, 5.1 miles of doubletrack road.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityMountain Biking
Nearby CitySandpoint
Length10.6 mi
Elevation Gain1,700 ft
Skill LevelStrenuous due to fifty-plus switchbacks on the climb to Gold Hill. Technical difficulty: Easy. Good riding skills required to navigate hairpin corners.
Duration1.5 hours
Trailhead Elevation2,200 ft
Top Elevation3,900 ft
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