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Idaho

The Grinder

10.5 mi

Distance

1,490 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 16m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Grinder is a point-to-point trail in Blaine County, Idaho. It is 11 miles long and gains 1,490 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to bikes. The nearest town is Ketchum, Idaho, about 18 miles away in a straight line.

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Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,291 ft
Max:2,563 ft
Gain:485 ft
Loss:462 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 2,291 ft and 2,563 ft across 10.5 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.2,291 ft2,381 ft2,472 ft2,563 ft0.0 mi2.6 mi5.2 mi7.9 mi10.5 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi2,297 ft
High point7.4 mi2,563 ft
End10.5 mi2,321 ft

Trail Details

Bike access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.

Route Type
Point to Point
Surface
Dirt

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Where it is

Nearest town:
Ketchum, ID · about 18 mi away
County:
Blaine County, ID

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 17, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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