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9.0 miles
Distance
2,020 ft
Climb
-2,024 ft
Descent
01:21:24
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
1,612 ft
Altitude min
2,183 ft
Altitude max
1,635 ft
Altitude start
1,631 ft
Altitude end
-62.1%
Grade max
49.8%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
4,360 ft
Distance flat
01:21:24
Avg time
Big Eddy Trail Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDworshak Reservoir
Orofino, Idaho -
Ref Number#210
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land Owner
This trail meanders through fir, pine, and cedar forests. With cool shaded gullies, creeks and waterfalls, there are great places to stop, catch your breath, and enjoy nature.
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Facilities Available: Water and flush toilets
are available at Big Eddy and at Freeman Creek.
Vault toilets are available at the mini-camps along the trail.
*Please remember this is cougar, moose, wolf, and black bear country. Stay alert and make noise while you are hiking. If you encounter these animals, remain calm. Do not run!
source: Dworshak Dam
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Where is Big Eddy Trail located?
Big Eddy Trail is located in Dworshak Reservoir, Orofino, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Dworshak Reservoir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.57174, -116.27653.
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How hard is Big Eddy Trail?
Big Eddy Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Big Eddy Trail?
Big Eddy Trail has 2,020 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,024 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,612 ft to 2,183 ft.
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Is Big Eddy Trail a point to point trail?
Big Eddy Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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