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SaveChallis trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Trail Running, Hiking, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Dirtbiking, Horseback, Gravel Biking, ATVing/Offroading, Winter Fat Biking, Nordic Skiing, Adaptive Biking and Skiing. Trails here are often flowy, hike-a-bike in places and rocky. Scenery includes creeks, views and summits. Common trail features include rock gardens, berms and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Challis Foothills Trail System, Morgan Creek and Lost River Range.
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- Mountain Bike
79 trails
- E-Bike
56 trails
- Gravel Bike
35 trails
- Adaptive Bike
8 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
21 trails
- Horse
50 trails
- Hike
89 trails
- Trail Running
90 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
55 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
25 trails
- Downhill Ski
2 trails
- Nordic Ski
9 trails
Region Details
- 14
- 7
- 35
- 21
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Oct 10, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 117
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 79
- Trails E-Bike
- 56
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 35
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 8
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 21
- Trails Horse
- 50
- Trails Hike
- 89
- Trails Trail Running
- 90
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 55
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 25
- Trails Snowmobile
- 2
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 2
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 9
- Total Distance
- 230 miles
- Total Descent
- 50,120 ft
- Total Vertical
- 7,781 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 12,641 ft
- Reports
- 648
- Photos
- 259
- Completed Counter
- 1,531
Sub Regions
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Bayhorse Area
- 3
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Challis Backyard Trails
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Challis Foothills Trail System
- 6
- 23
- 9
- 1
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Lost River Range
- 2
- 1
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Morgan Creek
- 6
- 11
Popular Challis Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 1,112 ft • 2 ft • 158 •
Trail is a short gentle return from Dave's Wave back to the Foothills Trail and to Upper Dump Road parking lot. Route can be ridden either direction, but preference is uphill.
• 95 ★ 4.8 • 1,821 ft • 2 ft • 134 •
Dave's Wave is a fun trail that begins slowly and then culminates with a series of sharp bermed turns as you pick up speed toward the lower end. It is open in both directions but is typically ridden from top to bottom.
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 633 ft • 0 ft • 80 •
Playground is a multi directional trail that was created to bypass one short steep section of foothills trail with a gentler grade.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,424 ft • 72 ft • 72 •
This singletrack provides access to the main Foothills Trail and the trail system to the north and west of the parking area located on the Dump Road.
• 100 ★ 4.8 • 5,207 ft • 6 ft • 54 •
Best traveled downhill due to steepness. Great flow. Connects between the John Henry trail and the Blue Mtn singletrack trail. It provides a great alternative to going down John Henry to Valley trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,417 ft • 37 ft • 50 •
SharksTooth is a short connector from the Ebb and Flow Trail to the John Henry, Valley, Skull Valley and Rattlesnake Alley Trails.
• 80 ★ 3.0 • 3,301 ft • 16 ft • 47 •
Skull Valley is offers a lower gradient climb (4%) as opposed to the Valley Trail. It also provides a fun and flowy descent. It provides connections to Shark Tooth, John Henry and Valley Trails.
• 95 ★ 3.8 • 971 ft • 17 ft • 45 •
A short section of singletrack that provides a low gradient climb and descent for riders seeking an alternative to a portion of the Foothills Trail.
Challis Mountain Bike Routes
3 miles • 203 ft • 3 • Loop •
Beginners Rade Course for Challis Trail Day
6 miles • 695 ft • 0 • Loop •
Race Course for the Intermediate group at Challis Trails Day Event
9 miles • 1,418 ft • 10 •
This route rides most of the locals' favorite descents. Route climbs via the easiest route, up Ebb &...
6 miles • 1,010 ft • 7 •
Faster climb up valley & skull valley, then climbs John Henry to the joyride trails. Descent is the...
Photos of Challis Mountain Bike
Videos of Challis Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Playground | Oct 10, 2026 @ 5:04pm (America/Boise) Oct 10, 2026 | Dry | chatownd | ||
| Daves Wave | Sep 29, 2026 @ 6:01pm (America/Boise) Sep 29, 2026 | Variable | chatownd | ||
| Joyride A | Sep 25, 2026 @ 10:06am (Pacific/Midway) Sep 25, 2026 | Ideal | swanybikes16 CCTA | ||
| Blue Mountain | Sep 25, 2026 @ 10:06am (Pacific/Midway) Sep 25, 2026 | Ideal | swanybikes16 CCTA | ||
| Rattlesnake Alley | Sep 25, 2026 @ 10:06am (Pacific/Midway) Sep 25, 2026 | Ideal | swanybikes16 CCTA | ||
| Skull Valley | Sep 25, 2026 @ 10:06am (Pacific/Midway) Sep 25, 2026 | Ideal | swanybikes16 CCTA | ||
| Rumble | Sep 25, 2026 @ 10:06am (Pacific/Midway) Sep 25, 2026 | Ideal | swanybikes16 CCTA | ||
| B line (Joyride) | Sep 25, 2026 @ 10:06am (Pacific/Midway) Sep 25, 2026 | Ideal | swanybikes16 CCTA | ||
| Sharks Tooth | Sep 25, 2026 @ 10:06am (Pacific/Midway) Sep 25, 2026 | Ideal | swanybikes16 CCTA | ||
| Ebb And Flow | Sep 25, 2026 @ 10:06am (Pacific/Midway) Sep 25, 2026 | Ideal | swanybikes16 CCTA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| swanybikes16 | add | route | activity #106611082 and 1 more | Oct 25, 2026 @ 6:06pm Oct 25, 2026 |
| swanybikes16 | update | region | activity #106027972 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 10:53pm Oct 16, 2026 |
| swanybikes16 | update | region | activity #106027925 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 10:50pm Oct 16, 2026 |
| veloal | wishlist | trail | activity #105842121 | Oct 13, 2026 @ 5:51pm Oct 13, 2026 |
| swanybikes16 | add | region | activity #105737952 | Oct 12, 2026 @ 4:52am Oct 12, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Combine with Blue Mountain Trail, Grand Prize,... | Nov 5, 2025 @ 11:03am Nov 5, 2025 | ||
| trail | Agree with the previous comment. | Oct 29, 2022 @ 3:09pm Oct 29, 2022 | ||
| trail | Trail is now double track to the base of Quake... | Sep 2, 2022 @ 5:59pm Sep 2, 2022 | ||
| trail | This trail is a nice adder if you ride pat’s... | Aug 27, 2022 @ 5:37pm Aug 27, 2022 | ||
| trail | A fun loop is to ride up pat’s creek trail... | Aug 27, 2022 @ 5:36pm Aug 27, 2022 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails14 awarded -
10 Black Trails9 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k4 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge9 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge3 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k4 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 79 | 166 miles | 39,905 ft | 83 miles | 4,268 ft | #1,242 | #20 | 249 | 631 | 4 | 4,712 | |
| E-Bike | 56 | 104 miles | 24,593 ft | 55 miles | 4,268 ft | #1,797 | #25 | 5 | 577 | 2 | 567 | |
| Gravel Bike | 35 | 76 miles | 14,751 ft | 34 miles | 5,016 ft | #1,286 | #24 | 35 | 1 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 8 | 12 miles | 1,667 ft | 4 miles | 2,493 ft | #4,035 | #37 | 14 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 21 | 23 miles | 6,240 ft | 13 miles | 3,691 ft | #1,806 | #19 | 179 | 5 | |||
| Horse | 50 | 138 miles | 33,219 ft | 70 miles | 7,782 ft | #292 | #18 | 112 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 89 | 196 miles | 40,696 ft | 85 miles | 7,782 ft | #1,203 | #22 | 5 | 631 | 815 | ||
| Trail Running | 90 | 201 miles | 42,136 ft | 88 miles | 7,782 ft | #867 | #21 | 631 | 2 | 364 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 55 | 137 miles | 33,999 ft | 70 miles | 5,016 ft | #214 | #30 | 86 | 7 | |||
| Observed Trials | 1 | 2 miles | 505 ft | |||||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 25 | 60 miles | 12,900 ft | 28 miles | 5,016 ft | #429 | #19 | 33 | 3 | |||
| Snowmobile | 2 | 5 miles | 7 ft | 574 ft | 1,283 ft | 13 | 1 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 2 miles | 505 ft | 13 | 22 | |||||||
| Downhill Ski | 2 | 3,409 ft | 545 ft | 3,409 ft | 289 ft | #748 | #18 | 13 | 5 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 2 miles | 505 ft | 13 | 24 | |||||||
| Nordic Ski | 9 | 5 miles | 1,033 ft | 3 miles | 551 ft | #1,290 | #16 | 16 | 139 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Challis?
Challis has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Challis?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Challis are:
- Rattlesnake Alley (4.4/5)
- Daves Wave (4.3/5)
- Foothills Trail (4.2/5)
- Rocky Road (4.2/5)
- Playground (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Challis?
There are 14 parking locations listed in Challis. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Challis?
The longest trail in Challis is Furnace Creek at 10.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Challis?
The best hiking trails in Challis are:
- Borah Peak Trail
- Lost River Mountain Trail
- Bear Creek Lake Trail
- Merriam Lake Trail
- Mount Chirch Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Challis?
The best trail running trails in Challis are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Challis?
The best dirtbiking trails in Challis are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Challis?
Challis has a total of 117 trails. Of those, 79 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Challis to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Challis?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Challis is French Creek Trail with 2,537 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Challis?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Challis is Furnace Creek with 4,054 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Challis?
Challis supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Challis?
The following bike services are available in Challis:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Challis?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Challis is Little West Fork with an average grade of 24.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Challis?
The overall region status for Challis is Clear / Green. Out of 65 trails:
- Clear / Green: 56
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Challis?
Yes, Challis supports e-bike riding. There are 55 trails in Challis that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Challis?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Challis are: View all mountain biking routes in Challis.
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What is the highest summit in Challis?
The highest summit in Challis is Borah Peak at 12,657 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Challis?
The most popular Strava segments in Challis are:
- Sydney Sprint (100 athletes)
- Buzztail Ripper (90 athletes)
- Golf Course to Foothills (67 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Challis?
There are 6 technical trail features (TTFs) in Challis. Some popular features include:
- Rock Feature
- Rock Feature (Drop)
- Rock Feature (Drop)
- Alt Steep Rock Slab (Rock Face)
- Rock Jump/drop (Jump)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Challis?
Yes, there are 8 accessible/adaptive trails in Challis. View all adaptive trails in Challis for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Challis?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Challis directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Challis?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Challis are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Challis?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Challis are:
- Ebb And Flow (4/5)
- Kids Reconnect (3/5)
- Playground (4.7/5)
Activities
- Challis Mountain Biking Trails
- Challis E-Biking Trails
- Challis Gravel Biking Trails
- Challis Adaptive Biking Trails
- Challis Winter Fat Biking Trails
- Challis Horseback Trails
- Challis Hiking Trails
- Challis Trail Running Trails
- Challis Dirtbiking Trails
- Challis ATVing/Offroading Trails
- Challis Nordic Skiing Trails
Trails
Points of Interest
- Leatherman Pass Summit
- Tickets Lodge
- Rock Staircase TTF
- Rock Jump/drop TTF
- Alt Steep Rock Slab TTF
- Lost River Mountain Summit
- Mount Breitenbach Summit
- Donaldson Peak Summit
- Mount Church Summit
- Yankee Fork State Park Information
- Borah Peak (12,657 ft)
- Leatherman Peak (12,221 ft)
- Mount Church (12,211 ft)
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