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3,502 ft
Distance
284 ft
Climb
00:10:17
Avg time
284 ft
Altitude change
4,738 ft
Altitude min
5,022 ft
Altitude max
4,738 ft
Altitude start
5,022 ft
Altitude end
8.117%
Grade
1.776%
Grade max
109.516%
Grade min
3,502 ft
Distance climb
00:10:17
Avg time

Middle Burns Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wagonhammer
    North Fork, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51273 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #375082 in Trail Running
    • #366327 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #342 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #2,948 in Trail Running
    • #3,032 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    Apr-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Salmon - Challis National Forest

Trail begins at the cow trough in the small basin at the bottom of Gas Can and Lewis and Clark trails. Trail continues up the draw, staying on the right-hand side of the creek bed before crossing just before the spring (which is walled off by huge Ponderosa lengths). Continue up the draw to the right of the spring, again, hugging the right hand side of the draw, before continuing a dog-leg right to a dry feeder drainage the ends where the trail intersects Upper Burns Trail.

Access Info

Access from Gas Can-Lewis and Clark Junction at the bottom or Upper Burns from the top.

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 3, 2026
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Middle Burns Trail Reports

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Mar 22, 2026 @ 9:31am (America/Boise)
Mar 22, 2026
Apr 29, 2023 @ 5:07am
Apr 29, 2023
 reporter All dry. Needs a bit of a trim.
Apr 24, 2022 @ 2:20pm
Apr 24, 2022
Mar 27, 2022 @ 4:42pm
Mar 27, 2022
 Snow patches around spring. Other then that dry
May 30, 2021 @ 4:51pm
May 30, 2021
 Clear
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on Mar 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Middle Burns located?
      Middle Burns is located in Wagonhammer, North Fork, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Wagonhammer trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.42004, -113.95321.
      ▼ How hard is Middle Burns?
      Middle Burns is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.117%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Middle Burns?
      Middle Burns has 284 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,738 ft to 5,022 ft.
      ▼ Is Middle Burns a point to point trail?
      Middle Burns is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Middle Burns?
      Middle Burns is 3,502 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Middle Burns?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Middle Burns. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Middle Burns?
      Middle Burns is best visited during: Apr-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Middle Burns? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Middle Burns are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Middle Burns?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Middle Burns. The trail is 3,502 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Middle Burns?
      Middle Burns is a very popular trail. There have been 139 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 152 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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