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Halverson Lake is a desert gem! What is it doing out here?


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5.0

Miles

8.0

KM

Singletrack

2,418' 737 m

High

2,275' 693 m

Low

205' 62 m

Up

241' 73 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Family Friendly Kids get a kick out of the lake and all the melon gravel with hidden petroglyphs.

After 2.5 miles from the eastern starting point, this trail crosses private property for a little over a half mile. Please stay on the trail and respect any signage.

Description

This desert trail connects Swan Falls Trail to Victory Lane and is the middle section when riding from Swan Falls Dam down to Celebration Point via the north bank of the Snake River.

This trail has literally thousands of variations that meander through vast fields of melon gravel. While all trails are rideable and offer views of petroglyphs and small animals, this trail is best suited for biking as it lacks the deep sand that plagues the other routes.

If you have a 29er or fat tire bike you may want to venture south into the sand for some horse-apple slalom action. The only place to get out of the sun is at Halverson Lake under some thin trees. Take lots of water. Double your usual as the trail dust and heat seem to make you more thirsty.

There is an information kiosk next to the tree at the fork just south of the western endpoint of this trail.

Contacts

Shared By:

Joseph States

Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 4 votes

#1

in Swan Falls

#11798

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  4.0 from 4 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Swan Falls

#541

in Idaho

#11,798

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Photos

Boulder fields
Apr 3, 2021 near Murphy, ID
The dry part
May 16, 2021 near Murphy, ID
East end of the trail near the water
May 16, 2021 near Murphy, ID
"Wetlands" in late spring
May 16, 2021 near Murphy, ID
Halverson Lake
Apr 3, 2021 near Murphy, ID
Gate on the Halverson Lake Trail.
Jul 27, 2016 near Murphy, ID

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Feb 26, 2022
Ronan Stewart
Sand dunes! Also, depending on what trail you find yourself on, the melon gravel presents numerous obstacles that are best passed on foot.
May 16, 2021
Shawn Myers
Feb 3, 2021
Scott Hainstock
Nice, easy singletrack. Not too technical. Bring your widest tires and your fishing poles! 10mi
Mar 22, 2020
Megan N
May 26, 2019
Caroline Moores
Sep 23, 2017
Jake Weber
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