Idaho City - Charcoal Gulch Loop

Idaho City, ID

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Idaho City - Charcoal Gulch Loop

Fun and fast singletrack descent in Charcoal Gulch. Scenic views of piney forests surrounding Idaho City to the summit of this ride, and keep your speed under control in Charcoal Gulch so you can yield to horseback riders or hikers. Located near Idaho City, a charming historic mining town. Tread: 4.3 miles of 2WD gravel road, 1.5 miles of singletrack, 0.5 mile of doubletrack.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityMountain Biking
Nearby CityIdaho City
Length6.3 mi
Elevation Gain1,100 ft
Skill LevelModerate. The most strenuous part of the ride is the uphill portion from Idaho city on a 2WD gravel road to an initial summit, about 1,000 vertical feet above town. The rest of the ride is mostly d
Duration1 to 2 hours.
Trailhead Elevation3,900 ft
Top Elevation5,000 ft
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