Idaho · Mountain biking · Near Ketchum

Corral Creek

0.5 mi
round trip
447 ft
climb
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Sawtooth National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Sawtooth National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Corral Creek is a short, easy mountain biking ride on the Ketchum Ranger District of Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The route starts and ends at about 6,400 feet, with a one-way climb of about 140 feet to a high point around 6,550 feet. The out-and-back trip is under a mile long, and the steepest part comes within the first quarter of a mile at about 12%. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ketchum show July highs around 80°F with lows near 45°F, and September still reaching about 69°F with only a few wet days. Several other outings sit within a few miles. Trail Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 2 miles away. The Boundary campground and the Long Gulch and Pioneer Cabin hikes are each a little over 2 miles off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Boundary

    Campground

    Campground · 2.3 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    The Sun Valley Club

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 4 mi
  • If it rains

    Sun Valley Museum of Art

    Museum

    In town

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Corral Creek

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      31° / 8°

      10 wet · 9 snow

    2. Feb

      35° / 11°

      9 wet · 7 snow

    3. Mar

      43° / 19°

      8 wet · 5 snow

    4. Apr

      52° / 27°

      7 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      62° / 35°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      70° / 40°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 45°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 43°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 36°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 28°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      41° / 17°

      7 wet · 4 snow

    12. Dec

      30° / 9°

      10 wet · 9 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ketchum Rs, ID, 5.2 mi away at 5,890 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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