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3,986 ft
Distance
145 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:06:16
Avg time
116 ft
Altitude change
4,403 ft
Altitude min
4,519 ft
Altitude max
4,403 ft
Altitude start
4,518 ft
Altitude end
2.9%
Grade
-11%
Grade max
20.6%
Grade min
3,031 ft
Distance climb
669 ft
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
00:06:16
Avg time

Wampus Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Discovery Hill
    Salmon, Idaho
  • AKA
    Pigeon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #170608 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #342780 in Trail Running
    • #439600 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,595 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #2,652 in Trail Running
    • #3,422 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    BLM Salmon Field Office

Improved cow trails connecting Discovery Hill Trail to Wendigo. This is a fun trail that is generally ridden both directions.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 30 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 5, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wampus located?
      Wampus is located in Discovery Hill, Salmon, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Discovery Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.2018, -113.85166.
      ▼ How hard is Wampus?
      Wampus is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wampus?
      Wampus has 145 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,403 ft to 4,519 ft.
      ▼ Is Wampus a point to point trail?
      Wampus is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wampus?
      Wampus is 3,986 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wampus?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wampus. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Wampus? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wampus are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wampus?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Wampus. The trail is 3,986 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wampus?
      Wampus is a very popular trail. There have been 314 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 249 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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