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1.3 miles
Distance
151 ft
Climb
-83 ft
Descent
00:12:24
Avg time
68 ft
Altitude change
5,481 ft
Altitude min
5,571 ft
Altitude max
5,481 ft
Altitude start
5,548 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-8.8%
Grade max
11.1%
Grade min
3,238 ft
Distance climb
1,896 ft
Distance down
1,795 ft
Distance flat
00:12:24
Avg time
Blue Ridge Loop Details
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Riding AreaBear Basin
McCall, Idaho -
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerPayette National Forest
Great trail through tall Pine Grass and Ponderosa Pine/ Douglas Fir trees. Easy blue trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 2 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 34 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 424 rides
- Last: Jul 1, 2026
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(44.941340, -116.153380)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Ridge Loop
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Where is Blue Ridge Loop located?
Blue Ridge Loop is located in Bear Basin, McCall, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Bear Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.94134, -116.15338.
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How hard is Blue Ridge Loop?
Blue Ridge Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Blue Ridge Loop?
Blue Ridge Loop has 151 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 83 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,481 ft to 5,571 ft.
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How long is Blue Ridge Loop?
Blue Ridge Loop is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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