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3,698 ft
Distance
62 ft
Climb
-59 ft
Descent
00:14:21
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
7,651 ft
Altitude min
7,699 ft
Altitude max
7,680 ft
Altitude start
7,684 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-22.9%
Grade max
8.5%
Grade min
1,562 ft
Distance climb
1,532 ft
Distance down
604 ft
Distance flat
00:14:21
Avg time

Roundhouse Connector Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
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  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #23631 in Hiking [+]
    • #65727 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2011
  • Land Owner

This short trail is for hikers only, connecting Bald Mountain Trail to the Roundhouse restaurant. Recommended for beginner to intermediate hikers, you can ride the gondola up and do a short out-and-back hike or connect to Bald Mountain Trail for longer trek.

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No biking allowed hiking only.
Bald Mountain Trail
Gondola
Roundhouse restaurant vicinity

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Biking Prohibited

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Roundhouse Connector Trail Reports

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Jul 9, 2026 @ 1:42pm (America/Boise)
Jul 9, 2026
HIKING ONLY. NO BIKES ALLOWED.
Jun 11, 2026 @ 8:37am (America/Boise)
Jun 11, 2026
Closed intermittently this summer due to lift construction. Please check https://www.sunvalley.com/the-mountain/mountain-report/ for updates.
May 4, 2026 @ 2:15pm (America/Boise)
May 4, 2026
CLOSED: Heavy equipment in the area due to lift construction.
Jul 11, 2024 @ 6:45am
Jul 11, 2024
Temporarily closed for Forest Health Initiative. Please stay out of the area for your safety.
Jun 27, 2024 @ 11:06am
Jun 27, 2024
Roundhouse Connector is open for hiking only. No biking allowed.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Roundhouse Connector

        Where is Roundhouse Connector located?
        Roundhouse Connector is located in Bald Mountain - Sun Valley, Ketchum, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Bald Mountain - Sun Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.66965, -114.39118.
        How hard is Roundhouse Connector?
        Roundhouse Connector is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Roundhouse Connector?
        Roundhouse Connector has 62 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 59 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,651 ft to 7,699 ft.
        Is Roundhouse Connector a point to point trail?
        Roundhouse Connector is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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