more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-510 ft
Descent
00:09:41
Avg time
-472 ft
Altitude change
7,621 ft
Altitude min
8,123 ft
Altitude max
8,093 ft
Altitude start
7,621 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-35.8%
Grade max
14.2%
Grade min
778 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
417 ft
Distance flat
00:09:41
Avg time

Pigtail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    East of Stanley
    Stanley, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #332
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 80 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #42129 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #265007 in Trail Running
    • #84791 in Hiking
    • #1231 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Sawtooth Nat. Rec. Area

Connector trail for the Fisher Creek climb to the Williams Creek descent. Primarily through a burn area, so soil can be sandy and dry. The corners on the descent can get pretty blown out. Enjoy the views before the descent to the junction with Williams Creek.
Note: Dirtbike tend to go up this trail.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 42 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 276 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Pigtail Trail Reports

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Aug 23, 2026 @ 11:57am (America/Boise)
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Jul 25, 2026 @ 9:54am (America/Boise)
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Jun 7, 2026 @ 12:03pm (America/Boise)
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May 24, 2026 @ 2:35pm (America/Boise)
May 24, 2026
Passable snow patch, g2g
Jul 27, 2024 @ 8:23am
Jul 27, 2024
 Storm had just gone through so little dust.
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Status:
on Aug 23, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to pigtail trailhead (44.083020, -114.743890)
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      3:33 | 179 | Jul 4, 2022 , Stanley
      Fisher Creek Loop 1st downhill section
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      1034 | Mar 20, 2015 , Stanley

      Routes with this trail

      45
      Fisher Williams Loop
      ★ 5.0 • 17 miles • 2,031 ft • 4 • Loop •
      Fast flow downhill after gravel road climb.

      Trail Products

      4.0 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 14%
      4 ★ 71%
      3 ★ 14%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      XU12XU XU12XU
      Preferred pigtail to the actual Williams descent, but similarly, this is a very XC DH.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pigtail located?
      Pigtail is located in East of Stanley, Stanley, Idaho, United States. It is part of the East of Stanley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.08302, -114.74389.
      ▼ How hard is Pigtail?
      Pigtail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pigtail?
      Pigtail has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 510 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,621 ft to 8,123 ft.
      ▼ Is Pigtail a point to point trail?
      Pigtail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pigtail?
      Pigtail is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pigtail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pigtail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pigtail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pigtail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pigtail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Pigtail. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pigtail?
      Pigtail is a very popular trail. There have been 1,335 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,340 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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