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1.2 miles
Distance
322 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:11:26
Avg time
316 ft
Altitude change
4,322 ft
Altitude min
4,638 ft
Altitude max
4,322 ft
Altitude start
4,639 ft
Altitude end
5.2%
Grade
-4.5%
Grade max
22%
Grade min
5,230 ft
Distance climb
571 ft
Distance down
318 ft
Distance flat
00:11:26
Avg time

Wendigo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Discovery Hill
    Salmon, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #57181 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74493 in Trail Running
    • #379519 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #403 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #444 in Trail Running
    • #3,120 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

This trail is great ridden both ways but probably more fun as a downhill. The downhill is fun and fast with some tight moves so pay attention. Going up, Wendigo is a nice sustained climb with a moderate grade that is all rideable and fun. Wendigo creates some great loop opportunities with Enduro, Owl Canyon, Wampus, and Gambler Trails.

Access Info

Access via Owl Canyon (bottom), Wampus (middle), or Gambler (top).

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Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 72 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Wendigo Trail Reports

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Apr 11, 2023 @ 6:44pm
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May 30, 2019 @ 6:47am
May 30, 2019
 This trail is extremely raw and narrow. Really not even worth writing. Barely a cow trail
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on Apr 11, 2023
Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wendigo located?
      Wendigo is located in Discovery Hill, Salmon, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Discovery Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.19544, -113.84446.
      ▼ How hard is Wendigo?
      Wendigo is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wendigo?
      Wendigo has 322 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,322 ft to 4,638 ft.
      ▼ Is Wendigo a point to point trail?
      Wendigo is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wendigo?
      Wendigo is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wendigo?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wendigo. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Wendigo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wendigo are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wendigo?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Wendigo. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wendigo?
      Wendigo is a very popular trail. There have been 144 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 145 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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