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4,459 ft
Distance
323 ft
Climb
00:11:38
Avg time
323 ft
Altitude change
4,986 ft
Altitude min
5,309 ft
Altitude max
4,986 ft
Altitude start
5,308 ft
Altitude end
7.2%
Grade
-1.9%
Grade max
31.6%
Grade min
4,216 ft
Distance climb
69 ft
Distance down
174 ft
Distance flat
00:11:38
Avg time
Buttercup Trail Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTamarack Resort
Donnelly, Idaho -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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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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SeasonMay-November
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Year Opened2020
A nice little trail that gets you out of the base area and into the trail network. Climbing and descending are both good.
Access Info
The trail starts at the end of Clearwater Court and climbs to the top of Buttercup chair
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Where is Buttercup Trail located?
Buttercup Trail is located in Tamarack Resort, Donnelly, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Tamarack Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.67966, -116.12115.
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How hard is Buttercup Trail?
Buttercup Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Buttercup Trail?
Buttercup Trail has 323 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,986 ft to 5,309 ft.
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Is Buttercup Trail a point to point trail?
Buttercup Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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