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1.1 miles
Distance
686 ft
Climb
00:26:39
Avg time
686 ft
Altitude change
5,325 ft
Altitude min
6,011 ft
Altitude max
5,325 ft
Altitude start
6,010 ft
Altitude end
11.8%
Grade
-1.7%
Grade max
46.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
75 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
00:26:39
Avg time
Bird Canyon Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLava Hot Springs
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Ref Number#278
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 5 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in ATVing/Offroading
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonApr-Oct
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Alpine TrailYes
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
- Vehicle Info
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Max Width60 inches
This is an old double track that does not allow full size vehicles. The track is wide with a few steep sections. The climb ends at a meadow where you can access the Forest Service Perimeter and Boundary trails as well as the track down Beach Hollow to Sunnyside.
Access Info
The official parking area is about 3/4 mile, from the start of the trail, down Bald Eagle way (a gravel/graded road), by the Portneuf river.
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
Steep sections with roots & rocks.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(42.662490, -112.029150)
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Nearby Trails
- Upper Beach Hollow 1 mile
- Bird Canyon Access Rd 1 mile
- Beach Hollow - Bird Canyon Connector 1 mile
- Sunnyside Canyon 4 miles
- Upper East Bob Smith 5 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bird Canyon
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Where is Bird Canyon located?
Bird Canyon is located in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Lava Hot Springs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.66249, -112.02915.
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What is the elevation gain for Bird Canyon?
Bird Canyon has 686 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,325 ft to 6,011 ft.
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How long is Bird Canyon?
Bird Canyon is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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Are dogs allowed on Bird Canyon?
Yes, dogs are allowed on Bird Canyon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
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