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5.3 miles
Distance
2,057 ft
Climb
01:13:02
Avg time
2,057 ft
Altitude change
2,948 ft
Altitude min
5,005 ft
Altitude max
2,948 ft
Altitude start
5,007 ft
Altitude end
7.4%
Grade
1%
Grade max
54.5%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
01:13:02
Avg time

Bernard Peak Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bernard Peak
    Athol, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #24113 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75278 in Trail Running
    • #129510 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #115 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #450 in Trail Running
    • #1,071 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Sweet flowy singletrack through tight trees.

Tags
FlowySummitTight and twisty

Trail Supporters

  • Stimson Lumber Company
    Sponsor
  • USFS
    USFS
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 94 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Bernard Peak Trail Reports

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Sep 11, 2026 @ 9:28am (America/Creston)
Sep 11, 2026
 One tree down but easily can pass through. Trail running great after the recent rain.
Aug 23, 2026 @ 3:09pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 23, 2026
 One large tree in the trail around half way up. Moondust dry in the burn scar with some minor tread issues (holes, sloughing off) and some...
Jul 21, 2026 @ 9:37am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 21, 2026
Jul 12, 2026 @ 10:04pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 12, 2026
 Thank you to LCTA for all of the work. Lots of trees have been cleared. Still some more work to do to clear and fix the tread. The fire weed is...
Jul 4, 2026 @ 9:29am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 4, 2026
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on Sep 11, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.25 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      14 Reviews & Comments

      alexanderacereece
      Rode on July 20th, only one large tree in the way. Everything else clear.
      DinosaurDude
      I rode this on June 12, 2026, until I couldn’t, still a lot of down trees higher up, does anyone know if it’s clear now? (July 9)
      PNWAmi
      Dirt is great but hit 4 downed trees near the beginning of the burnout and it didn’t look to get better.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bernard Peak located?
      Bernard Peak is located in Bernard Peak, Athol, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Bernard Peak trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.94479, -116.56125.
      ▼ How hard is Bernard Peak?
      Bernard Peak is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bernard Peak?
      Bernard Peak has 2,057 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,948 ft to 5,005 ft.
      ▼ Is Bernard Peak a point to point trail?
      Bernard Peak is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bernard Peak?
      Bernard Peak is 5.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bernard Peak?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bernard Peak. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bernard Peak? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bernard Peak are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bernard Peak?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 13 minutes to ride Bernard Peak. The trail is 5.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bernard Peak?
      Bernard Peak is a very popular trail. There have been 495 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 586 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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