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397 ft
Distance
-18 ft
Descent
00:00:23
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
5,428 ft
Altitude min
5,446 ft
Altitude max
5,446 ft
Altitude start
5,430 ft
Altitude end
-4.5%
Grade
-8.3%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
338 ft
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
00:00:23
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Missing Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bear Basin
    McCall, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #205563 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66700 in Trail Running
    • #113416 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Payette National Forest

short trail that links Rising Sun trail to the Polar Express road system.

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  • 3 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 50 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 206 rides
  • Last: Aug 1, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Missing Link

        ▼ Where is Missing Link located?
        Missing Link is located in Bear Basin, McCall, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Bear Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.94686, -116.15159.
        ▼ How hard is Missing Link?
        Missing Link is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Missing Link?
        The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,428 ft to 5,446 ft.
        ▼ How long is Missing Link?
        Missing Link is 397 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Missing Link?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Missing Link. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Missing Link?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Missing Link are:
        • August (33 activities)
        • July (29 activities)
        • June (16 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Missing Link? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Missing Link are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Missing Link?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Missing Link. The trail is 397 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Missing Link?
        Missing Link is a very popular trail. There have been 674 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 777 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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