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The aptly named Edge of the World Trail descends for 3 miles with beautiful views of the Sawtooth.


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Map Key

3.1

Miles

5.0

KM

Singletrack

8,534' 2,601 m

High

6,765' 2,062 m

Low

98' 30 m

Up

1,800' 549 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

37%

Max Grade (20°)

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Description

Upper Oregon Gulch, known locally as Edge of the World Trail, is not for the feint of heart. It starts off of Forest Service Road 168, and ascends incredibly steeply right from the gun. Shortly after, Edge of the World lives up to its namesake, and drops precipitously for the next 3 miles. Be ready for loose, rocky, and sometimes rooted terrain to follow you all the way down this beast of a descent. It's all rideable, but you'll want to be a confident descender to tackle this one.

It's worth it however, as the views from this trail of the nearby Sawtooth Mountains are incredible. Don't get too distracted by these vistas and stay on the trail as it ducks in and out of the woods through the arid high country.

The final two sections of this trail should be approached with care as they are some of the steepest and most technical on the route. Upper Oregon Gulch terminates at the intersection with Oregon - Fox Connector. Turn left here to start Lower Oregon Gulch, or turn right for the Oregon - Fox Connector.

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Tom Robson

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Awesome scenery on Edge of the World
Jul 30, 2014 near Sun Valley, ID
Riders on the far hill
Jul 30, 2014 near Sun Valley, ID
Some very steep descents on Edge of the World
Jul 30, 2014 near Sun Valley, ID
Edge of the World!  Appropriately named.
Jul 30, 2014 near Sun Valley, ID
Once you get into the middle section of Oregon Gulch, the terrain mellows out and gets super fast!
Jul 9, 2019 near Sun Valley, ID
It's called "Edge of the World" for a reason ... amazing views everywhere!
Jul 9, 2019 near Sun Valley, ID

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