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8.3 miles
Distance
2,111 ft
Climb
-1,335 ft
Descent
00:35:06
Avg time
777 ft
Altitude change
7,429 ft
Altitude min
8,513 ft
Altitude max
7,556 ft
Altitude start
8,333 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-48.8%
Grade max
106%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4,219 ft
Distance flat
00:35:06
Avg time

Big Hole Crest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Big Holes
    Victor, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #217
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 75 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #120416 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32336 in E-Biking
    • #227089 in Trail Running
    • #282948 in Hiking
    • #1965 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A beautiful, rugged, backcountry single track trail. Some hike-a-bike along the way. You may see horses or dirt bikes out in the peak of summer. Access to multiple drainages in and out.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 20, 2026 @ 12:19pm (America/Boise)
Mar 20, 2026
Tread Lightly. Conditions will be updated throughout the spring.
Apr 17, 2023 @ 4:50am
Apr 17, 2023
Jun 22, 2022 @ 8:43pm
Jun 22, 2022
Great conditions for first 3.8 mi aside from one area of downed trees. Snow covered approx 3.8 mi in at red mountain.
Jan 18, 2022 @ 10:15am
Jan 18, 2022
Jun 1, 2021 @ 8:52pm
Jun 1, 2021
on the south end near grove/drake, multiple downed trees and snow patches. very large snow patch at the high point, difficult to cross.
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Snow Covered
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        Directions to big-hole-crest trailhead (43.592260, -111.224940)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Big Hole Crest

        Where is Big Hole Crest located?
        Big Hole Crest is located in Big Holes, Victor, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Big Holes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.59226, -111.22494.
        How hard is Big Hole Crest?
        Big Hole Crest is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.8%.
        What is the elevation gain for Big Hole Crest?
        Big Hole Crest has 2,111 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,335 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,429 ft to 8,513 ft.
        Is Big Hole Crest a point to point trail?
        Big Hole Crest is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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