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2.1 miles
Distance
808 ft
Climb
-60 ft
Descent
00:20:54
Avg time
748 ft
Altitude change
5,882 ft
Altitude min
6,637 ft
Altitude max
5,882 ft
Altitude start
6,630 ft
Altitude end
6.906%
Grade
-18.71%
Grade max
26.665%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,379 ft
Distance down
329 ft
Distance flat
00:20:54
Avg time
John Henry Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaChallis Foothills Trail System
Challis, Idaho -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonApril - October
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Land Owner
This non-motorized, singletrack provides nice vistas of Round Valley and the surrounding mountain ranges. It is usually ridden as an out and back but portions of it can be ridden with other connectors (Chukar, Blue View) to form loops. It offers a rideable steady climb through sage and rock followed by a nice descent on the return.
Access Info
Access is via The Foothills trail and the Valley trail. The Foothills trail can be accessed from a small parking area off the Challis dump road or from the Challis Golf Course via the paved path.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 2 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 41 rides
- Last: Aug 4, 2026
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Challis1
My Favorite long descent on the Foothills Trail System. Its a little bit of a lungbuster to the top either as an out and back or by making a loop and climbing via the Blue Mtn, Lombard and Blue View Trails. Either way it makes for a fun 4-5 mile drop back into the town of Challis. Generally flowy and smooth but with a little tech thrown in for good measure.
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