Galena Lodge Trail System
Ketchum, Idaho
| Address: | ~Forest Rd 189, Ketchum, ID 83340, USA |
| GPS: |
43°52'21.4"N 114°39'18.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Trail Length: | 20.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Complex trail system with numerous interconnected trails. This trail system is the home of the classic Galena Grinder cross country race. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Galena Lodge Trail System Mountain Bike Trail in Ketchum, Idaho - Directions, Maps, Photos, and Revi
Galena Lodge Trail System is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Ketchum, Idaho. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Galena Lodge Trail System bike trail in Ketchum.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/galena-grinder/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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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 onto ID-75 N/N Main StContinue to follow ID-75 N(23.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Forest Rd 189Destination will be on the right(249 ft)
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