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1.6 miles
Distance
156 ft
Climb
-505 ft
Descent
00:11:58
Avg time
-348 ft
Altitude change
5,245 ft
Altitude min
5,680 ft
Altitude max
5,596 ft
Altitude start
5,248 ft
Altitude end
-4.038%
Grade
-40.98%
Grade max
11.515%
Grade min
2,635 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
572 ft
Distance flat
00:11:58
Avg time

Vandelay Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jug Mountain
    McCall, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47232 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #126434 in Trail Running
    • #147873 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #290 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #939 in Trail Running
    • #1,279 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster

These hand built singletrack trails offer everything from flowy to tight and technical. Wide open sections speed things up with fun optional rock features while tight trees and switchbacks bring out your technical side. Super fun climbing or descending

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 89 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 382 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Vandelay Trail Reports

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Oct 9, 2026 @ 7:23am (Pacific/Midway)
3 days
Slightly dusty in parts, other parts had some residual moisture
Aug 22, 2026 @ 12:49pm (America/Boise)
Aug 22, 2026
Few small down trees
Jul 1, 2026 @ 10:49am (America/Boise)
Jul 1, 2026
Maybe slightly wetter than ideal, but will be perfect in the coming days
Oct 20, 2025 @ 1:13pm (America/Boise)
Oct 20, 2025
Aug 28, 2025 @ 7:11pm
Aug 28, 2025
Got 10' monsoon during ride so few puddles, should be very good in 12 plus hours
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on Oct 9, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.92 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Viscomij1996
      More of an XC trail compared to the fast, open DH trails. Technical in spots but easy to walk over any obstacle.
      Scratchzilla Scratchzilla
      Super fun singletrack with some sneaky corners and fun rock moves!
      idmtbiker52 idmtbiker52
      One if my favorites to ride back to the main parking. Some sections are technical

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Vandelay located?
      Vandelay is located in Jug Mountain, McCall, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Jug Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.83872, -116.00617.
      ▼ How hard is Vandelay?
      Vandelay is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.038%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vandelay?
      Vandelay has 156 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 505 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,245 ft to 5,680 ft.
      ▼ Is Vandelay a point to point trail?
      Vandelay is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Vandelay?
      Vandelay is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vandelay?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Vandelay. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Vandelay?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Vandelay are:
      • June (76 activities)
      • August (39 activities)
      • July (37 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Vandelay? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vandelay are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Vandelay?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Vandelay. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Vandelay?
      Vandelay is a very popular trail. There have been 2,228 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,335 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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