Elkhorn Loop
Lowman, Idaho
| Address: | ~Ponderosa Pine Scenic Route, Lowman, ID 83637, USA |
| GPS: |
44°1'25.8"N 115°36'20.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Trail Length: | 12.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Start up the dirt road about a mile or two and you will see the trailhead for Elkhorn loop a little bit after the climb levels off and then starts downhill. Then follow the markers that say Elkhorn loop. It will kick you back out onto eht street where you started your climb. It's a fun run but not very technical. Really good views. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Elkhorn Loop Mountain Bike Trail in Idaho City, Idaho - Directions, Maps, Photos, and Reviews
Elkhorn Loop is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Idaho City, Idaho. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Elkhorn Loop bike trail in Idaho City.
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Directions
From Lowman, Idaho
- Head southwest on ID-21 S toward Rock Creek Rd (10.7 mi)
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