more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
151 ft
Climb
-83 ft
Descent
00:11:11
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
00:11:11
Avg time

Blue Ridge Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bear Basin
    McCall, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #50909 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101243 in Trail Running
    • #99002 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #335 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #710 in Trail Running
    • #782 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Payette 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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  • 102 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 494 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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on Oct 11, 2026
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Avg: 4.06 (9 votes)
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      Like most of the trails in this network, this one offers fun peddling in a well laid out trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Blue Ridge Loop?
      Blue Ridge Loop is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Ridge Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Ridge Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Blue Ridge Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Ridge Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Ridge Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Blue Ridge Loop. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Ridge Loop?
      Blue Ridge Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,719 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,840 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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