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3,376 ft
Distance
-271 ft
Descent
00:02:36
Avg time
-273 ft
Altitude change
5,908 ft
Altitude min
6,182 ft
Altitude max
6,182 ft
Altitude start
5,909 ft
Altitude end
-8.1%
Grade
-27.6%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
177 ft
Distance climb
2,861 ft
Distance down
338 ft
Distance flat
00:02:36
Avg time
Lower Buzztail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
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Riding AreaChallis Foothills Trail System
Challis, Idaho -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
- 5 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Winter Fat Biking
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Global Ranking#237653 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #84338 in E-Biking
- #437422 in Trail Running
- #120230 in Hiking
- #17294 in Dirtbiking
- #44996 in Horseback
- #48532 in Winter Fat Biking
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State Ranking#2,025 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
- #400 in E-Biking
- #3,389 in Trail Running
- #947 in Hiking
- #2,182 in Dirtbiking
- #1,397 in Horseback
- #405 in Winter Fat Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonSpring, Summer, and Fall
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 3
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Year Opened2025
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Land OwnerBureau of Land Management and City of Challis
Lower Buzztail is a single track multiple use trail that extend opportunities off the Blue Mountain single track trail. This trail is the first of several to be built in the future that will make connections to Upper Blueview, Lombard, and Rattle Snake Alley here in the Challis Foothills.
Access Info
Access is best from the Blue Mountain Trailhead via the Blue Mountain single track trail.
Trail Supporters
Challis Community TrailsSponsor
Idaho Trail RangersBuilder
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 4 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
All
- 28 rides
- Last: Sep 24, 2026
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- Snow Packed
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Combine with Blue Mountain Trail, Grand Prize, John Henry, Joy Ride, and Ebb & Flow for a great mountain bike loop. Lots of elevation, fun descents, and some fun technical sections.
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