Near Kelly Mountain Loop
Lots of nice wildflowers with nice views.
Near Kelly Mountain Loop
Incredible fall views! Here is the typical terrain up around the towers.
Near Kelly Mountain Loop
Up close to the towers.
Near Kelly Mountain Loop
Small panorama looking to the North next to the cell towers.
Near Kelly Mountain Loop
Looking at the Snake River from the top of Kelly Mountain

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Kelly Mountain Loop

4.5 (2 Ratings)
An easy hike that leads you to the top of Kelly Mountain.
5
mi
Distance
676
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
This trail is mostly located on Kelly Canyon leased property. During summer months it is now open to mountain bikes and they have requested no running on the ski hill trails the days that lifts are running for the mountain bikers. No motorized vehicles allowed. Leaning Fir Trail #169 is closed at the northern end from December 1 to May 1.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.97mi
Distance
676ft
Elevation Gain
676ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
6,793ft
High Point
6,226ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This trail is nice and easy and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. While many will choose to hike or run in this area, you can easily mountain bike as well. There are a few good points to look out over the mountain range to the north along the way, and then Kelly Mountain itself overlooks the Snake River. The trail used to be available for ATVs and other motorized vehicles, but that has now been prohibited. So the trails are nice and wide, but you won't have to worry about ATVs or motorcycles running you over.

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