more stats
4,915 ft
Distance
-677 ft
Descent
00:04:33
Avg time
-677 ft
Altitude change
5,933 ft
Altitude min
6,611 ft
Altitude max
6,611 ft
Altitude start
5,935 ft
Altitude end
-13.8%
Grade
-32.3%
Grade max
-2.4%
Grade min
4,915 ft
Distance down
00:04:33
Avg time

Blue View Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Challis Foothills Trail System
    Challis, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #111819 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #154328 in E-Biking
    • #31355 in Trail Running
    • #382710 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #995 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #876 in E-Biking
    • #171 in Trail Running
    • #3,141 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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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RockyViews
Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jun 24, 2026
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Oct 29, 2022 @ 3:09pm
Oct 29, 2022
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Tmoneykirkpatrick
      Less of a trail and more if a 5 minute skid and slide down a fall line trail with your brakes locked. Definitely don't bother trying to ride up this de-facto downhill trail

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue View located?
      Blue View 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 44.48534, -114.26596.
      ▼ How hard is Blue View?
      Blue View is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue View?
      The trail has 677 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,933 ft to 6,611 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 4,915 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.
      ▼ 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 5 minutes to ride Blue View. The trail is 4,915 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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