more stats
2.7 miles
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-1,709 ft
Descent
01:14:16
Avg time
-1,641 ft
Altitude change
7,140 ft
Altitude min
8,781 ft
Altitude max
8,781 ft
Altitude start
7,140 ft
Altitude end
-94.995%
Grade max
27.929%
Grade min
600 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,034 ft
Distance flat
01:14:16
Avg time

Van Horn Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Morgan Creek
    Challis, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #139
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #140151 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #225144 in Trail Running
    • #215445 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,233 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #1,660 in Trail Running
    • #1,775 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    July-September
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Salmon-Challis National Forest

This single track trail is steep in places and is best ridden downhill. The views from the trail are great. The trail passes through an old burn and downfall may be heavy if not cleared recently.

Access Info

Access via the Van Horn Creek Road (061).

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jul 13, 2025
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Van Horn Trail Reports

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Jul 13, 2025 @ 7:38am
Jul 13, 2025
 Great downhill run.
Jun 29, 2024 @ 4:40pm
Jun 29, 2024
 One blowdown, minor. Trail had been cleared earlier. Great time of year to be in the mountains.
Aug 5, 2020 @ 6:06pm
Aug 5, 2020
 There are 130 trees down as of early July.
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on Jul 13, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Van Horn located?
      Van Horn is located in Morgan Creek, Challis, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Morgan Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.79013, -114.34175.
      ▼ How hard is Van Horn?
      Van Horn is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Van Horn?
      Van Horn has 68 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,709 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,140 ft to 8,781 ft.
      ▼ Is Van Horn a point to point trail?
      Van Horn is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Van Horn?
      Van Horn is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Van Horn?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Van Horn. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Van Horn?
      Van Horn is best visited during: July-September.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Van Horn?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 14 minutes to ride Van Horn. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Van Horn?
      Van Horn is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 4 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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