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6.5 miles
Distance
470 ft
Climb
-490 ft
Descent
02:43:06
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
2,450 ft
Altitude min
2,725 ft
Altitude max
2,491 ft
Altitude start
2,470 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-25.7%
Grade max
23.2%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4,281 ft
Distance flat
02:43:06
Avg time
Upper Priest Lake Details
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Riding AreaPriest Lake
Priest River, Idaho -
Ref Number#056
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Local Popularity25 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
Southern end meets with E. Shore Rd. As you travel North you turn onto Sandpiper Shores Rd.
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Directions to upper-priest-lake trailhead
(48.741430, -116.828940)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Priest Lake
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Where is Upper Priest Lake located?
Upper Priest Lake is located in Priest Lake, Priest River, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Priest Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.74143, -116.82894.
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How hard is Upper Priest Lake?
Upper Priest Lake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Priest Lake?
Upper Priest Lake has 470 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 490 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,450 ft to 2,725 ft.
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Is Upper Priest Lake a point to point trail?
Upper Priest Lake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
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