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7.1 miles
Distance
1,904 ft
Climb
-391 ft
Descent
01:53:20
Avg time
1,512 ft
Altitude change
5,996 ft
Altitude min
7,510 ft
Altitude max
5,997 ft
Altitude start
7,510 ft
Altitude end
4%
Grade
-22.5%
Grade max
81.4%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,738 ft
Distance flat
01:53:20
Avg time
Jackknife Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCentral Caribou Highlands
Freedom, Idaho -
Ref Number#448
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
Primitive backcountry trail becoming more primitive above Hubler Creek.
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(43.047000, -111.133400)
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Nearby Trails
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- Cabin Creek Ridge 2 miles
- Forest Rd (389) 2 miles
Central Caribou Highlands
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jackknife
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Where is Jackknife located?
Jackknife is located in Central Caribou Highlands, Freedom, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Central Caribou Highlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.047, -111.1334.
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How hard is Jackknife?
Jackknife is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Jackknife?
Jackknife has 580 m of elevation gain. The trail has 119 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,828 m to 2,289 m.
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Is Jackknife a point to point trail?
Jackknife is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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