more stats
3,494 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-152 ft
Descent
00:04:22
Avg time
-149 ft
Altitude change
5,398 ft
Altitude min
5,547 ft
Altitude max
5,547 ft
Altitude start
5,397 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade
-17.4%
Grade max
7.2%
Grade min
138 ft
Distance climb
2,313 ft
Distance down
1,024 ft
Distance flat
00:04:22
Avg time

Upper Drain Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bear Basin
    McCall, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40929 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72415 in Trail Running
    • #89499 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, DJ
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Payette National Forest

Nice downhill with banked berms and multiple switches....very fun, ride downhill.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 160 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 717 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Avg: 4.22 (12 votes)
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      Bear Basin 5 mile loop
      ★ 1.0 • 5 miles • 617 ft • 5 • Loop •
      This route is great for a short ride, and offers a fun downhill to.

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      4.4 ★★★★★
      12 Ratings
      5 ★ 58%
      4 ★ 33%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Scratchzilla Scratchzilla
      Absolute blast to ride with well built berms and rollers!
      Turtle-Speed
      Flow and Berms What More Could You ask For!
      Mgripsbig
      On my top 5 list of best trails. I had to stop comparing other trails to this because 90 % of other trails aren’t as well put together. This trail has true flow. It’s not a hard core black trail (obviously it’s blue). But it’s super fun and leads right into the Lower Drain black trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Drain located?
      Upper Drain is located in Bear Basin, McCall, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Bear Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.94266, -116.15763.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Drain?
      Upper Drain is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Drain?
      Upper Drain has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 152 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,398 ft to 5,547 ft.
      ▼ How long is Upper Drain?
      Upper Drain is 3,494 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Drain?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Drain. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Drain?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Drain are:
      • July (104 activities)
      • June (91 activities)
      • August (81 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Drain? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Drain are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Drain?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Upper Drain. The trail is 3,494 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Drain?
      Upper Drain is a very popular trail. There have been 2,755 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,162 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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