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5,015 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-740 ft
Descent
00:05:57
Avg time
-725 ft
Altitude change
5,911 ft
Altitude min
6,636 ft
Altitude max
6,636 ft
Altitude start
5,911 ft
Altitude end
-14.462%
Grade
-31.35%
Grade max
7.077%
Grade min
214 ft
Distance climb
4,801 ft
Distance down
00:05:57
Avg time

Blue View Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Challis Foothills
    Challis, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104348 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24966 in Trail Running
    • #316742 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Singletrack running through the core of the Challis Foothills. This is good trail but has some very steep and rocky sections.

Great views at the upper end of the Pennal Gulch area across the valley from Challis.

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    BLM
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Blue View

        ▼ Where is Blue View located?
        Blue View is located in Challis Foothills, Challis, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Challis Foothills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.48534, -114.26596.
        ▼ How hard is Blue View?
        Blue View is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14.462%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue View?
        Blue View has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 740 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,911 ft to 6,636 ft.
        ▼ Is Blue View a point to point trail?
        Blue View is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Blue View?
        Blue View is 5,015 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue View?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue View. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue View?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blue View are:
        • June (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Blue View? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue View are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue View?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Blue View. The trail is 5,015 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?
        Blue View is a moderately popular trail. There have been 44 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 44 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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