more stats
2,520 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-132 ft
Descent
00:03:17
Avg time
-131 ft
Altitude change
5,435 ft
Altitude min
5,568 ft
Altitude max
5,566 ft
Altitude start
5,436 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade
-18.5%
Grade max
2.1%
Grade min
220 ft
Distance climb
1,795 ft
Distance down
505 ft
Distance flat
00:03:17
Avg time

Rising Sun Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bear Basin
    McCall, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71246 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #115880 in Trail Running
    • #93796 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #572 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #843 in Trail Running
    • #738 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A recent trail addition to the Bear Basin network. Single track for about 1/2 length and then a single lane on an old closed FS road.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 68 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 253 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Rising Sun Trail Reports

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Nov 8, 2025 @ 3:21pm (America/Boise)
Nov 8, 2025
Mostly frozen some wet spots but no rutting just leaving tread marks.
Nov 8, 2025 @ 3:21pm (America/Boise)
Nov 8, 2025
Mostly frozen few wet sections but no rutting just leaving tread marks.
Sep 4, 2023 @ 9:08pm
Sep 4, 2023
Jun 8, 2023 @ 11:29am
Jun 8, 2023
Sep 2, 2021 @ 4:32pm
Sep 2, 2021
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Status:
on Nov 8, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to rising-sun trailhead (44.951160, -116.147840)

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      ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 1,066 ft • 10 • Loop •
      D & C Bear Basin Loop in McCall Area
      4.4 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rising Sun located?
      Rising Sun is located in Bear Basin, McCall, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Bear Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.95116, -116.14784.
      ▼ How hard is Rising Sun?
      Rising Sun is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rising Sun?
      Rising Sun has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 132 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,435 ft to 5,568 ft.
      ▼ How long is Rising Sun?
      Rising Sun is 2,520 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rising Sun?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rising Sun. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rising Sun?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rising Sun are:
      • July (43 activities)
      • August (37 activities)
      • September (34 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Rising Sun? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rising Sun are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rising Sun?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Rising Sun. The trail is 2,520 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rising Sun?
      Rising Sun is a very popular trail. There have been 749 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 749 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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