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Length: 7 mi (11.3 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Out & Back
Elevation: +1,216/ -1,197 ft
Total: 2 riders
 

Mountain Biking Sheep Creek/little Elk Connection

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#230 of 319 mountain bike trails in Idaho
#21,736 in the world

The trail headed up hill is extremely rigorous. Some walking will be necessary at first. Follow the climb about 1.5 miles till you reach a plateau. The trail divides and heads south down to Little Elk Creek. This downhill can also be used as the climb if you want to reverse the loop. It is a horse trail with smooth singletrack and technical areas. You glide out through a great canyon with lots of MOOSE! All the way to the road. Proceed to your starting point on the road or head back the way you came.

There is an excellent Shuttle for downhill laps but you must access it with permission from homeowners. On the south side above the reservoir a gravel road cuts right up the hill about 1300 feet to the top of quite possibly the most scenic subdivision in the country. When you reach the top head right at the T and follow the four wheeler track. It leads to the trail divide to either Sheep Creek or Little Elk Canyon.

First added by vinski on Jun 22, 2009. Last updated Apr 28, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: unknown
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: unknown
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
Park your vehicle at sheep creek canyon. About 1 mile north of the dam. Bike into the canyon heading east. About 1.9 miles to the trail head. Look toward your right when you get near the end of the valley. There is a small sign or just look for the trail. Steep section with loose rocks and black dirt.


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