Idaho · Mountain biking · Near Ketchum

Flow Trail - Black

0.3 mi
round trip
360 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Flow Trail - Black is a mountain biking route in Idaho, about 1.5 miles from Hailey. It is a short, out-and-back ride of about 0.6 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 190 feet and a total climb and descent of 360 feet each way. The trail's high point is about 5590 feet, and it starts at roughly 5575 feet. The trail is rated hard, and the climb is steep right from the start. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.14 miles, where the grade reaches 15%. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bellevue, Idaho, show July highs around 87°F with lows near 54°F. June and September are milder, with highs around 77°F and 76°F. The trail sits close to several other routes. Flow Trail - Blue and Flow Trail - Green are each about 0.1 miles away, and Black Jump Line is about 0.2 miles away. Climbers can find Knob Hill about 5 miles off.

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    Riverside RV Park-Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 3.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Snow Bunny Drive-In

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Sun Valley Museum of Art

    Museum

    In town

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Flow Trail - Black

    Best months: April–June and September–October. 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

      35° / 16°

    2. Feb

      38° / 19°

    3. Mar

      48° / 27°

    4. Apr

      59° / 35°

    5. May

      67° / 41°

    6. Jun

      77° / 47°

    7. Jul

      87° / 54°

    8. Aug

      86° / 53°

    9. Sep

      76° / 45°

    10. Oct

      61° / 35°

    11. Nov

      45° / 25°

    12. Dec

      34° / 16°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bellevue, ID, 3.9 mi away at 5,192 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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