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4,672 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-537 ft
Descent
00:16:16
Avg time
-535 ft
Altitude change
4,960 ft
Altitude min
5,498 ft
Altitude max
5,498 ft
Altitude start
4,964 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade
-25.5%
Grade max
4.8%
Grade min
102 ft
Distance climb
4,170 ft
Distance down
397 ft
Distance flat
00:16:16
Avg time
Shark Bait Details
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Riding AreaTamarack Resort
Donnelly, Idaho -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking#11672 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeMachine Groomed
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
New in 2024 Shark Bait is a progressive flow trail to thrash your bike around. This trail was designed to feature a little bit of everything from technical rock gardens, large berms, drops, and the biggest jumps on the mountain. There aren’t many places you can’t find air on this rowdy new trail.
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6 Months
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- 8 miles avg distance
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- 29 rides
- Last: Jun 8, 2026
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Directions to shark-bait trailhead
(44.677880, -116.133820)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shark Bait
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Where is Shark Bait located?
Shark Bait is located in Tamarack Resort, Donnelly, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Tamarack Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.67788, -116.13382.
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How hard is Shark Bait?
Shark Bait is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Shark Bait?
Shark Bait has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 537 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,960 ft to 5,498 ft.
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How long is Shark Bait?
Shark Bait is 4,672 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
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