Adams Gulch Loop
Ketchum, Idaho
| Address: | ~NF-141, Ketchum, ID 83340, USA |
| GPS: |
43°42'16.8"N 114°23'18.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Trail Length: | 7.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Popular trail close to town with singletrack loop with a road that splits it down the middle for those looking for an easier route. Many junctions to other area trails. Dogs can be off-leash outside of the parking area. Wild flowers were going crazy in Mid-July. North part of loop is partially forested while in a gulch and exposed on a south-facing slope while the south part of the loop is in forested terrain. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Adams Gulch Loop
Adams Gulch Loop is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Ketchum, Idaho. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Adams Gulch Loop bike trail in Ketchum.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Ketchum, Idaho
- Head southwest on Sun Valley Rd toward N Main St (131 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto N Main St (0.2 mi)
- Continue straight to stay on N Main St (1.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Adams Gulch Rd (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto Adam Gulch Rd (0.2 mi)
- Adam Gulch Rd turns left and becomes NF-141Destination will be on the left(0.6 mi)
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