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2.0 miles
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-491 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-445 ft
Altitude change
6,188 ft
Altitude min
6,633 ft
Altitude start
6,188 ft
Altitude end
-4.2%
Grade
-28.5%
Grade max
15.4%
Grade min
1,617 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
846 ft
Distance flat

Upper Grand Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Challis Foothills Trail System
    Challis, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #187051 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #339588 in Trail Running
    • #349454 in Hiking
    • #10653 in Dirtbiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    April - October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • Year Opened
    2025
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management and City of Challis

Upper Grand is a multi-use single track trail that provides excellent views of Mt Borah and the Lost River range, as it climbs to the top of the Foothills. For non-motorized users this trail provides a nice loop option when paired with John Henry. Motorized users can loop this trail in with the Lombard trail.

Access Info

Upper Grand can be accessed via 3 different routes (2 for all users, 1 for non-motorized only): 1) by all users via the blue mountain singletrack & the Lower Buzztail trails, 2) by all users via the Lombard trail and Blue View (upper), 3) by non-motorized users via the John Henry and upper Blue View trails.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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 Trail is setting up after recent rains and is totally rideable. But there is still trail work going on across parts of the trail, smoothing out...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Grand

        ▼ Where is Upper Grand located?
        Upper Grand is located in Challis Foothills Trail System, Challis, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Challis Foothills Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.48434, -114.26707.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Grand?
        Upper Grand is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Grand?
        Upper Grand has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 491 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,188 ft to 6,633 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Grand a point to point trail?
        Upper Grand is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Grand?
        Upper Grand is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Grand?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Grand. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Grand?
        Upper Grand is best visited during: April - October.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Grand? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Grand are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Grand?
        Upper Grand is a very popular trail. There have been 70 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 75 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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