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6.9 miles
Distance
1,741 ft
Climb
-1,774 ft
Descent
01:50:16
Avg time
-32 ft
Altitude change
8,512 ft
Altitude min
10,097 ft
Altitude max
8,570 ft
Altitude start
8,537 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-49.3%
Grade max
48.8%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,378 ft
Distance flat
01:50:16
Avg time
CDT (Elk Mountain) Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCDT - Bannock Pass
Leadore, Idaho -
AKA
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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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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SeasonJuly-October
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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This is a classic high elevation singletrack section of the Continental Divide Trail. This piece of the CDT crosses over 10,000 feet at Elk Mountain and is the highest point of the Idaho/Montana CDT. Huge views abound for most of its length.
Sections of this trail are steep, although most of it is a challenging but rideable grade. This of course depends on how much you are sucking wind at 10,000 feet. In any case, expect at least a few short sections of hike-a-bike.
The western portion of this trail can be narrow in places as it sidehills. Closer to Elk Mountain the trail is in great shape, with classic high alpine riding.
Riding south from Elk Mountain, the trail drops 1500 feet in about 3 miles before the CDT becomes 2-track again on the CDT (Tepee Mtn-Morrison Lake) section.
Access Info
The best access is from the North via CDT Reroute (Old Tunnel) and CDT Reroute (Whiskey Spring Creek) from Bannock Pass.
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Directions to cdt-elk-mountain trailhead
(44.785870, -113.176540)
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Frequently Asked Questions About CDT (Elk Mountain)
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Where is CDT (Elk Mountain) located?
CDT (Elk Mountain) is located in CDT - Bannock Pass, Leadore, Idaho, United States. It is part of the CDT - Bannock Pass trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.78587, -113.17654.
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How hard is CDT (Elk Mountain)?
CDT (Elk Mountain) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for CDT (Elk Mountain)?
CDT (Elk Mountain) has 1,741 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,774 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,512 ft to 10,097 ft.
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Is CDT (Elk Mountain) a point to point trail?
CDT (Elk Mountain) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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