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2.1 miles
Distance
808 ft
Climb
-60 ft
Descent
00:43:38
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
00:43:38
Avg time

John Henry Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Challis Foothills Trail System
    Challis, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93520 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #271012 in Trail Running
    • #306185 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    April - October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM

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.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Aug 13, 2026 @ 7:58am (America/Boise)
Aug 13, 2026
 Holding up really well with the dry conditions.
Jul 22, 2026 @ 10:30am (America/Boise)
Jul 22, 2026
Mar 16, 2026 @ 2:12pm (America/Boise)
Mar 16, 2026
 Lower part of John Henry is wet. Can bypass it via Skill Valley.
Nov 5, 2025 @ 8:06pm (America/Boise)
Nov 5, 2025
 Perfect dirt.
Jul 18, 2025 @ 10:22am
Jul 18, 2025
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Avg: 4.08 (5 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About John Henry

        ▼ Where is John Henry located?
        John Henry is located in Challis Foothills, Challis, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Challis Foothills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.48882, -114.25134.
        ▼ How hard is John Henry?
        John Henry is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.906%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for John Henry?
        John Henry has 808 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 60 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,882 ft to 6,637 ft.
        ▼ Is John Henry a point to point trail?
        John Henry is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is John Henry?
        John Henry is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on John Henry?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on John Henry. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride John Henry?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride John Henry are:
        • March (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access John Henry? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to John Henry are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride John Henry?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 37 minutes to ride John Henry. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is John Henry?
        John Henry is a moderately popular trail. There have been 119 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 125 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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