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1.8 miles
Distance
556 ft
Climb
-336 ft
Descent
00:28:03
Avg time
220 ft
Altitude change
4,801 ft
Altitude min
5,231 ft
Altitude max
4,801 ft
Altitude start
5,021 ft
Altitude end
2.275%
Grade
-62.102%
Grade max
217.374%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3,239 ft
Distance down
986 ft
Distance flat
00:28:03
Avg time

Upper Burns Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wagonhammer
    North Fork, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #78078 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #299767 in Trail Running
    • #311051 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    Apr-Oct
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Salmon - Challis National Forest

Great trail for more adventures in the Wagonhammer area. This trail should be used to get into the Silverleads for bigger loop options and can be a bit primitive in places at certain times of the year.

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • Last: May 17, 2026
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Mar 22, 2026 @ 3:46pm (America/Boise)
Mar 22, 2026
 reporter Lots of hoof bumps in places, but good to go.
Nov 1, 2025 @ 9:15pm (America/Boise)
Nov 1, 2025
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Drainage work, tread work, and rut repair completed on the steep eroded sections - 10/31/25. Trail is riding well.
Jul 26, 2025 @ 12:19pm
Jul 26, 2025
 Ideal. Fun. North half only ridden
Mar 30, 2024 @ 3:44pm
Mar 30, 2024
 Some small snow patches but good to go
Mar 30, 2024 @ 3:44pm
Mar 30, 2024
 Some small snow patches but good to go
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Ideal
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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        Directions to upper-burns trailhead (45.418500, -113.945980)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Burns

        ▼ Where is Upper Burns located?
        Upper Burns is located in Wagonhammer, North Fork, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Wagonhammer trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.4185, -113.94598.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Burns?
        Upper Burns is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.275%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Burns?
        Upper Burns has 556 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 336 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,801 ft to 5,231 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Burns a point to point trail?
        Upper Burns is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Burns?
        Upper Burns is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Burns?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Burns. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Burns?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Burns are:
        • May (7 activities)
        • April (4 activities)
        • March (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Burns? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Burns are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Burns?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Upper Burns. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Burns?
        Upper Burns is a very popular trail. There have been 83 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 93 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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