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10.3 miles
Distance
1,530 ft
Climb
-676 ft
Descent
01:20:57
Avg time
855 ft
Altitude change
5,738 ft
Altitude min
7,080 ft
Altitude max
5,738 ft
Altitude start
6,594 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-29.3%
Grade max
35.2%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
01:20:57
Avg time
20 Mile Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
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Riding AreaEast Side
McCall, Idaho -
Ref Number#085
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 70 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
- 5 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#150410 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #105150 in E-Biking
- #78616 in Trail Running
- #128223 in Hiking
- #10047 in Dirtbiking
- #3543 in Horseback
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State Ranking#1,419 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
- #521 in E-Biking
- #489 in Trail Running
- #1,048 in Hiking
- #1,253 in Dirtbiking
- #52 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeWilderness Trail
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonJuly-October
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerPayette National Forest
A typically rugged McCall area backcountry trail that meanders through forests and meadows while climbing up to Duck Lake. The trailhead is opposite Upper Payette Lake. Nothing is too crazy on this trail, but it adds up to a blue/black ride in my opinion. The climb isn't strenuous, but is tricky in spots. The trail isn't super challenging, but there are lots of rocks, roots, ruts, and challenging spots. Many people do it as an out-and-back, turning around when the trail gets steep before approaching Duck Lake. PS- don't take the junction 20 Mile lakes despite the name of the trail.
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Central Idaho Mountain Bike AssociationMaintainer
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 4 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 19 rides
- Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Directions to 20-mile trailhead
(45.134330, -116.010080)
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5 Reviews & Comments
Jdeville
Rode today, experienced riders. Don’t consider it rideable. Still better than working!
drwomble
Awesome trail , lots of Rocks and Roots .
Would do it again .
Would do it again .
yellowbeard
Fun trail. I'd rate this trail as black southbound, blue+ northbound. Heading south, there are two longish steep sections almost everyone will have to walk. Northbound, everything is ridable by anyone with moderate skills. Many minor features are tough to negotiate uphill/southbound, but much easier northbound.
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