more stats
4.8 miles
Distance
501 ft
Climb
-481 ft
Descent
00:44:43
Avg time
20 ft
Altitude change
5,001 ft
Altitude min
5,222 ft
Altitude max
5,009 ft
Altitude start
5,030 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-18.3%
Grade max
18%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:44:43
Avg time

Huckleberry Bay Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ponderosa State Park
    McCall, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35908 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122959 in Trail Running
    • #147510 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #188 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #913 in Trail Running
    • #1,274 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The Huckleberry Bay loop follows the shoreline of the Payette Lake around much of the peninsula that makes up Ponderosa State Park. The trail winds through the forest of Ponderosa Pine, Douglas Fir, and other trees before climbing up to the highest point on the peninsula near Osprey Point, and then dropping back down to the shoreline.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Huckleberry Bay Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 7, 2026 @ 10:40am (America/Boise)
Aug 7, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 @ 6:35pm (America/Boise)
Jun 30, 2026
 Tacky goodness. But Lots of Mosquitos.
Jun 21, 2025 @ 11:37am
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Sep 21, 2024 @ 11:48am
Sep 21, 2024
Aug 1, 2024 @ 11:01am
Aug 1, 2024
 Beautiful trail, dirt was a tad dry but still worth the ride
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on Aug 7, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.41 (16 votes)
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      4.6 ★★★★★
      16 Ratings
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      6 Reviews & Comments

      sweere
      Fun cross country trail. If you want a faster bermed descent with a feature or two, ride counter clockwise; otherwise clockwise is fine with a couple of technical moves on the climb.
      falltricky falltricky
      Fun little trail with great views. In hindsight I wish I had ridden clockwise instead of counter clockwise but either way great for a quick ride from town.
      elwaxoro elwaxoro
      Fun trail, great views, with some technical bits for sure! Surprised by how fun this was!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Huckleberry Bay Loop located?
      Huckleberry Bay Loop is located in Ponderosa State Park, McCall, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Ponderosa State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.94867, -116.07896.
      ▼ How hard is Huckleberry Bay Loop?
      Huckleberry Bay Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Huckleberry Bay Loop?
      Huckleberry Bay Loop has 501 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 481 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,001 ft to 5,222 ft.
      ▼ How long is Huckleberry Bay Loop?
      Huckleberry Bay Loop is 4.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Huckleberry Bay Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Huckleberry Bay Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Huckleberry Bay Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Huckleberry Bay Loop are:
      • July (30 activities)
      • August (29 activities)
      • June (19 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Huckleberry Bay Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Huckleberry Bay Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Huckleberry Bay Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 45 minutes to ride Huckleberry Bay Loop. The trail is 4.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Huckleberry Bay Loop?
      Huckleberry Bay Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 895 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 910 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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