more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
419 ft
Climb
00:15:29
Avg time
419 ft
Altitude change
2,956 ft
Altitude min
3,375 ft
Altitude max
2,956 ft
Altitude start
3,376 ft
Altitude end
6%
Grade
-2.1%
Grade max
16.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
154 ft
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
00:15:29
Avg time

Red Cliffs Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    #39
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27964 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74306 in Trail Running
    • #87064 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #128 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #443 in Trail Running
    • #667 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Other

a primarily down hill run, but both directions, with many water bars and berms.

Tags
BermsFamily friendlyJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 237 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,577 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
Status:
on Mar 22, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.33 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to red-cliffs-4037 trailhead (43.643530, -116.180360)

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      Apr 3, 2014

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      olliebiker465 olliebiker465
      a fun downhill if you are short on time.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Cliffs located?
      Red Cliffs is located in Camelsback / Hulls Gulch, Boise, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Camelsback / Hulls Gulch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.64353, -116.18036.
      ▼ How hard is Red Cliffs?
      Red Cliffs is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Cliffs?
      Red Cliffs has 419 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,956 ft to 3,375 ft.
      ▼ Is Red Cliffs a point to point trail?
      Red Cliffs is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red Cliffs?
      Red Cliffs is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Cliffs?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Cliffs. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Red Cliffs?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Red Cliffs are:
      • June (143 activities)
      • May (103 activities)
      • August (102 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Red Cliffs? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Cliffs are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Cliffs?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Red Cliffs. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Cliffs?
      Red Cliffs is a very popular trail. There have been 13,113 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,395 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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