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 4.0 (6)
  1. Areas
  2. ID
  3. …Southwestern Idaho
  4. …Sun Valley and Ketchum
  5. Bald Mountain
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“New 2018 freeride trail with sweeping vistas, berms, and large jumps that takes you from the Gondola to River Run Plaza. ”

Sun Valley Trails Sun Valley Resort
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3.8

Miles

6.0

KM
Singletrack

7,699' 2,347 m

High

6,370' 1,942 m

Low

24' 7 m

Up

1,353' 413 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

27%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Features Drops/Jumps · Views

Open July-Sept. Downhill biking only. One Way Only: This is designated as a directional trail.

Description

Bald Mountain's newest freeride trail, Mindbender boasts the biggest jumps in the entire valley. With multiple loop options to connect you to River Run base area, you can enjoy the scenic views and flowing berms all day. For the easier way down, connect to River Run Trail. For a rowdy downhill, expert only riders can connect to Pale Rider.

Contacts

Local Club: Wood River Trails Coalition

Land Manager: Sun Valley Company

Shared By:

Sun Valley Trails Sun Valley…
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 6 votes

#6

in Bald Mountain

#12267

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  4.0 from 6 votes
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Trail Rankings

#6

in Bald Mountain

#535

in Idaho

#12,267

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Experiencing some of the new large jumps along Mindbender
Jun 4, 2018 near Ketchum, ID
Gorgeous views of the valley from Mindbender
Jun 4, 2018 near Ketchum, ID
Experiencing some of the new large jumps along Mindbender
Jun 4, 2018 near Ketchum, ID
Breathtaking views from Mindbender Trail
Jun 4, 2018 near Ketchum, ID
The start of Mindbender Trail
Jun 4, 2018 near Ketchum, ID
The views from Mindbender are amazing!
Jun 4, 2018 near Ketchum, ID

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Sep 13, 2023
Andrea Friesen
Sep 21, 2021
Tim Heighway
Nice downhill from the chair lift (tho I rode/pushed it up) 5mi — 0h 30m
Jun 22, 2019
Chris Hendrickson
Riding deluxe. Lots of Outerbike traffic. — 20h 00m
Jun 22, 2019
Michael McGarry

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