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        Popular Trail Networks

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        Challis Foothills 6 21 9 2
        White Clouds 2 11 1
        Morgan Creek 6 11
        East of Stanley 3 9
        Red Fish Lake 2 1 2
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        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        312
        Trails Mountain Bike
        197
        Trails E-Bike
        94
        Trails Gravel Bike
        80
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        29
        Trails Winter Fat Bike
        36
        Trails Horse
        112
        Trails Hike
        243
        Trails Trail Running
        243
        Trails Dirtbike/Moto
        145
        Trails Observed Trials
        3
        Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
        53
        Trails Snowmobile
        4
        Trails Snowshoe
        15
        Trails Downhill Ski
        2
        Trails Backcountry Ski
        1
        Trails Nordic Ski
        23
        Total Distance
        995 miles
        Total Descent
        194,241 ft
        Total Vertical
        7,799 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        12,641 ft
        Reports
        948
        Photos
        690
        Ridden Counter
        12,320

        Popular Custer County Mountain Biking Trails

        18
        Williams Creek
        • 100 ★ 4.7 • 7 miles • 530 ft • 1,149 •
        William Creek is the downhill part of one of the most popular loops in the region: Fisher-Williams Loop. The Road is a fairly mellow road pedal up, with some steep and loose climbing near the end. Then it's down into for tons of buff...
        6
        Pigtail
        • 100 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 38 ft • 894 •
        Connector trail for the climb to the descent. Primarily through a burn area, so soil can be sandy and dry. The corners on the descent can get pretty blown out. Enjoy the views before the descent to the junction with . Note: Dirtbike...
        26
        Elk Meadows Caution
        • 100 ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 190 ft • 410 •
        Fast, smooth single track through the meadows and then through forest section and another meadow.
        2
        Elk Meadows Caution
        • 100 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 54 ft • 407 •
        If descending, expect a rocky more technical ride until the sign. It can all be ridden but might be harder for beginners to descend.
        2
        Dry Creek Rd
        • 95 ★ 3.4 • 3 miles • 225 ft • 387 •
        Trail is a mix of single track and forest service roads. At the start of trail there are some rollers. Use caution at the start of the season as the trail crosses some meadows which turn into bogs.
        12
        Little Casino Creek
        • 95 ★ 4.0 • 6 miles • 1,576 ft • 211 •
        Narrow canyon...with many wildflower meadows and a few old mining ruins along the way. The trail ends in a beautiful meadow with excellent views of the highest peak in the Sawtooths, Thompson Peak. Multiple creek crossings
        12
        Big Casino Creek Warning!
        • 90 ★ 4.4 • 7 miles • 112 ft • 172 •
        Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 hour3 minutes to complete this trail.
        3
        Kids Reconnect
        • 90 ★ 3.0 • 1,112 ft • 2 ft • 153 •
        Trail is a short gentle return from Dave's Wave back to the and to Upper Dump Road parking lot. Route can be ridden either direction, but preference is uphill.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 6 rides
        Past Week
        • 48 rides

        Custer County Mountain Bike Routes

        39
        Little Sunny Casino
        ★ 4.4 • 19 miles • 4,081 ft • 3 • Loop •
        32 km loop to the top and back down epic singletrack.
        37
        Elk Mountain Loop
        ★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 999 ft • 7 • Loop •
        Elk Mtn Loop. Counter clockwise.
        30
        Elk Mountain Higher Ground
        11 miles • 962 ft • 3 •
        Added some details for those with adaptive equipment.
        31
        Elk Mountain Loop + Stanley Lake Creek to Bridalveil Falls
        22 miles • 1,592 ft • 5 • Loop •
        Loop around then an out and back to see BridalVeil Falls.
        27
        L Casino Sunny Gluch O+B
        20 miles • 3,456 ft • 4 • Out & Back •
        Start at Casino Creek Campground and climb Little Casino Creek trail to junction with Sunny Gulch. Turn...
        Rough Creek Skyline
        20 miles • 4,336 ft • 5 •
        The trail climbs gradually through some wet areas that have recently seen the installation of about 10...

        Photos of Custer County Mountain Bike

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        Apr 21, 2024 @ 10:51am
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        Apr 21, 2024 @ 10:33am
        Apr 21, 2024
        51 |
        Oct 26, 2018 @ 8:42pm
        Oct 26, 2018
        429 |
        Jul 24, 2018 @ 11:30am
        Jul 24, 2018
        382 |
        Jul 24, 2018 @ 11:28am
        Jul 24, 2018
        362 |
        Jul 24, 2018 @ 8:53am
        Jul 24, 2018
        262 |
        Nov 27, 2017 @ 12:57am
        Nov 27, 2017
        282 |
        Aug 28, 2015 @ 9:21am
        Aug 28, 2015
        271 |
        Aug 28, 2015 @ 9:21am
        Aug 28, 2015
        169 |
        Nov 2, 2014 @ 9:47am
        Nov 2, 2014
        164 |
        Nov 2, 2014 @ 9:46am
        Nov 2, 2014

        Videos of Custer County Mountain Bike

        Big Casino Creek - Bottom 2/3rds
        23:02 | 29 | Sep 28, 2023
        Lower Foothills Trail
        5:53 | 40 | Jun 19, 2020
        Mahogany Trail (Down)
        trail: Mahogany
        2:32 | 47 | Jun 19, 2020
        youtuber Best scenic, flowy mountain bike trail in...
        9:31 | 271 | Mar 18, 2025 , Stanley
        youtuber Mountain Biking Around Redfish Lake / Stanley, ID
        12:57 | 159 | Nov 26, 2024 , Stanley
        youtuber Take advantage of this time
        13:38 | 343 | Aug 15, 2023 , Stanley
        Summiting Lookout Mountain, 9954' || White...
        9:29 | 177 | Sep 19, 2022 , Stanley
        DH Bomb Run || Little Boulder Crk Tr, White...
        4:58 | 235 | Aug 18, 2022 , Stanley

        Current Trail Warnings

        statustraildateconditionuserinfo
        Big Casino Creek
        East of Stanley
        Jun 22, 2026 @ 8:49pm (America/Boise)
        Jun 22, 2026
        		 UnknownHillsboroMTBHasn't been logged out... about 2 dozen...

        Recent Trail Reports

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        Zoomies
        Challis Foothills
        Jul 17, 2026 @ 1:48pm (Pacific/Midway)
        Jul 17, 2026
        		 Drystill rides alittle rough, to be expected...swanybikes16
        Joyride A
        Challis Foothills
        Jul 17, 2026 @ 1:48pm (Pacific/Midway)
        Jul 17, 2026
        		 Dryswanybikes16
        B line (Joyride)
        Challis Foothills
        Jul 17, 2026 @ 1:48pm (Pacific/Midway)
        Jul 17, 2026
        		 DryRain has made things betterswanybikes16
        Little Boulder Creek
        White Clouds
        Jul 14, 2026 @ 7:45am (America/Boise)
        Jul 14, 2026
        		 DryIDMTBCruiser
        Livingston Mill-Castle Divide
        White Clouds
        Jul 14, 2026 @ 7:45am (America/Boise)
        Jul 14, 2026
        		 DryIDMTBCruiser
        Daves Wave
        Challis Foothills
        Jul 6, 2026 @ 1:58pm (America/Boise)
        Jul 6, 2026
        		 IdealIDMTBCruiser
        Blue Mountain
        Challis Foothills
        Jul 6, 2026 @ 1:58pm (America/Boise)
        Jul 6, 2026
        		 DryIDMTBCruiser
        Foothills Trail
        Challis Foothills
        Jul 6, 2026 @ 1:58pm (America/Boise)
        Jul 6, 2026
        		 DryIDMTBCruiser
        Ebb And Flow
        Challis Foothills
        Jul 6, 2026 @ 1:58pm (America/Boise)
        Jul 6, 2026
        		 IdealIDMTBCruiser
        Playground
        Challis Foothills
        Jul 6, 2026 @ 1:58pm (America/Boise)
        Jul 6, 2026
        		 DryIDMTBCruiser

        National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

        Activity Feed

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        swanybikes16addreportactivity #99529416 and 2 more
        Jul 19, 2026 @ 7:25am
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        swanybikes16riddentrailactivity #99528461
        Jul 19, 2026 @ 7:14am
        2 days
        JohnCostariddentrailactivity #99336963
        Jul 16, 2026 @ 3:41pm
        Jul 16, 2026
        Sjooswishlistregionactivity #99314847
        Jul 16, 2026 @ 9:36am
        Jul 16, 2026
        bikemusherlikereportactivity #99270137
        Jul 15, 2026 @ 4:25pm
        Jul 15, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        EricmorgyreportPigtailOne patch of snow to cross, otherwise great
        May 24, 2026 @ 1:34pm
        May 24, 2026
        IDMTBCruisertrailLower BuzztailCombine with Blue Mountain Trail, Grand Prize,...
        Nov 5, 2025 @ 11:03am
        Nov 5, 2025
        joemyerstrailGates CreekPrimary Moto trail. Open to Motos so keep that...
        Sep 16, 2025 @ 11:33am
        Sep 16, 2025
        DanG75trailPRIVATE EF Salmon WorkaroundI rode it today. Out and back. Wish it was 50...
        Sep 1, 2025 @ 9:01pm
        Sep 1, 2025
        DanG75trailPRIVATE EF Salmon WorkaroundI rode it today. All good.
        Sep 1, 2025 @ 8:58pm
        Sep 1, 2025

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        • Challis Community Trails
        Local Trail Association

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike197680 miles134,314 ft309 miles5,105 ft
        		63491279,931
        E-Bike94320 miles63,927 ft152 miles4,872 ft
        		127201979
        Gravel Bike80222 miles33,701 ft84 miles5,213 ft
        		7937
        Adaptive Bike2986 miles8,510 ft25 miles3,560 ft
        		60
        Winter Fat Bike3689 miles16,880 ft40 miles4,042 ft
        		32945
        Horse112433 miles90,525 ft205 miles7,782 ft
        		207316
        Hike243867 miles166,608 ft380 miles7,799 ft
        		2592684,526
        Trail Running243866 miles165,814 ft378 miles7,799 ft
        		29234760
        Dirtbike/Moto144557 miles117,749 ft261 miles5,233 ft
        		921457
        Observed Trials34 miles82 ft3,209 ft719 ft
        		52
        ATV/ORV/OHV53161 miles28,150 ft62 miles5,213 ft
        		59210
        Snowmobile413 miles108 ft4 miles1,798 ft
        		163
        Snowshoe1523 miles1,037 ft8 miles1,804 ft
        		1670
        Downhill Ski23,409 ft545 ft3,409 ft289 ft
        		1632
        Backcountry Ski12 miles505 ft
        		16798
        Nordic Ski2324 miles2,083 ft10 miles1,050 ft
        		19502

        Frequently Asked Questions About Custer County

        ▼ What are the best places to ride in Custer County?
        Custer County has 16 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Custer County?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Custer County are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Custer County?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Custer County are:
        • July (193 activities)
        • August (165 activities)
        • June (122 activities)
        Check the Custer County reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        ▼ What is the longest trail in Custer County?
        The longest trail in Custer County is Kirkham Ridge at 23.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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