more stats
3,835 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-185 ft
Descent
00:03:50
Avg time
-179 ft
Altitude change
6,634 ft
Altitude min
6,814 ft
Altitude max
6,812 ft
Altitude start
6,634 ft
Altitude end
-4.658%
Grade
-15.869%
Grade max
3.458%
Grade min
572 ft
Distance climb
3,039 ft
Distance down
223 ft
Distance flat
00:03:50
Avg time

Blue View (upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Challis Foothills Trail System
    Challis, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #89720 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50289 in E-Biking
    • #36476 in Trail Running
    • #396771 in Hiking
    • #8951 in Adaptive Biking
    • #19474 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #769 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #283 in E-Biking
    • #201 in Trail Running
    • #3,204 in Hiking
    • #142 in Adaptive Biking
    • #205 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    • Downhill Primary for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Two-track connecting between the Lombard Trail and the Challis Foothills singletrack.

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Aug 26, 2026 @ 10:10am (America/Boise)
Aug 26, 2026
May 9, 2020 @ 1:25pm
May 9, 2020
 Trail riding great. No drifts left and surface dry.
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on Aug 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue View (upper) located?
      Blue View (upper) is located in Challis Foothills Trail System, Challis, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Challis Foothills Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.47581, -114.27125.
      ▼ How hard is Blue View (upper)?
      Blue View (upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.658%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue View (upper)?
      Blue View (upper) has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 185 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,634 ft to 6,814 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue View (upper) a point to point trail?
      Blue View (upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blue View (upper)?
      Blue View (upper) is 3,835 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue View (upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue View (upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Blue View (upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue View (upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue View (upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Blue View (upper). The trail is 3,835 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue View (upper)?
      Blue View (upper) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 92 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 100 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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