more stats
1,572 ft
Distance
-86 ft
Descent
00:00:59
Avg time
-86 ft
Altitude change
6,175 ft
Altitude min
6,261 ft
Altitude max
6,261 ft
Altitude start
6,175 ft
Altitude end
-5.5%
Grade
-17.5%
Grade max
1,316 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:00:59
Avg time

Chukar Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Challis Foothills Trail System
    Challis, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #50150 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46665 in E-Biking
    • #325810 in Trail Running
    • #412026 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #326 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #267 in E-Biking
    • #2,498 in Trail Running
    • #3,261 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    BLM

The singletrack Chukar trail can be traveled in either direction but typically is used to connect the John Henry trail with the lower leg of the Blue View trail. It traverses a high saddle and provides nice view opportunities. It is all rideable and easy to navigate, but note that if you do combine it with the Blue View trail you will encounter a significant increase in difficulty on that segment of your loop.translate

This is the new alignment of the Chukar Trail. Tread upgraded with minor reroutes in July of 2019.

Access Info

Connects between John Henry and the lower Blue View Trail

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 87 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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on Aug 13, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chukar Trail located?
      Chukar Trail 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 44.48669, -114.25652.
      ▼ How hard is Chukar Trail?
      Chukar Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chukar Trail?
      The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,175 ft to 6,261 ft.
      ▼ Is Chukar Trail a point to point trail?
      Chukar Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Chukar Trail?
      Chukar Trail is 1,572 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chukar Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chukar Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Chukar Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chukar Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chukar Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Chukar Trail. The trail is 1,572 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chukar Trail?
      Chukar Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 257 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 263 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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