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2,644 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-128 ft
Descent
00:02:47
Avg time
-126 ft
Altitude change
5,087 ft
Altitude min
5,214 ft
Altitude max
5,213 ft
Altitude start
5,085 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade
-17.5%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
164 ft
Distance climb
1,982 ft
Distance down
472 ft
Distance flat
00:02:47
Avg time

West Face Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bear Basin
    McCall, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65061 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2512 in Trail Running
    • #22649 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Payette National Forest

Link from the end of Grand Traverse down to the parking area along hwy and juct. of Westy back up to the HUB

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  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 96 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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Jul 16, 2024 @ 4:41am
Jul 16, 2024
 One downed tree just north of West Face trailhead
Jul 16, 2024 @ 1:06am
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Jun 11, 2023 @ 12:51am
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May 26, 2023 @ 12:06pm
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Aug 12, 2022 @ 2:43pm
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        Frequently Asked Questions About West Face

        ▼ Where is West Face located?
        West Face is located in Bear Basin, McCall, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Bear Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.95428, -116.16262.
        ▼ How hard is West Face?
        West Face is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for West Face?
        West Face has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 128 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,087 ft to 5,214 ft.
        ▼ How long is West Face?
        West Face is 2,644 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on West Face?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on West Face. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride West Face?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride West Face are:
        • July (56 activities)
        • August (32 activities)
        • June (21 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access West Face? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to West Face are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride West Face?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride West Face. The trail is 2,644 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is West Face?
        West Face is a very popular trail. There have been 1,636 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,684 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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