more stats
2.7 miles
Distance
344 ft
Climb
-417 ft
Descent
00:23:12
Avg time
-73 ft
Altitude change
6,028 ft
Altitude min
6,247 ft
Altitude max
6,101 ft
Altitude start
6,027 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-25.2%
Grade max
28.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,077 ft
Distance flat
00:23:12
Avg time

White Clouds Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Trail Creek
    Sun Valley, Idaho
  • AKA
    Gun Club
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #92717 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84753 in Trail Running
    • #111317 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #799 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #563 in Trail Running
    • #881 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Apr-Oct
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2007
  • Land Owner

From Valley View Loop, hike clockwise along the trail, returning along the paved Trail Creek Path. You can also start at Earl's Trailhead across from the Sun Valley Clubhouse for a great counter-clockwise ride or hike.

Access Info

Earl's Trailhead across from the Sun Valley Golf Clubhouse. Best ridden counter-clockwise. Best hike clockwise.

Tags
Family friendlyViews
Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 196 rides
  • Last: Oct 5, 2026
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White Clouds Trail Trail Reports

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May 23, 2026 @ 9:42am (America/Boise)
May 23, 2026
Great easy hike. Really nice views.
Apr 8, 2026 @ 2:15pm (America/Boise)
Apr 8, 2026
Jun 14, 2025 @ 2:11pm
Jun 14, 2025
Fun trail, manages to be somewhat flowy (and fun) while having fairly consistent rock cover (not rock obstacles or features, just larger than...
Jun 1, 2025 @ 10:54am
Jun 1, 2025
Mar 12, 2025 @ 1:18pm
Mar 12, 2025
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on May 23, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is White Clouds Trail located?
      White Clouds Trail is located in Trail Creek, Sun Valley, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Trail Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.69669, -114.35849.
      ▼ How hard is White Clouds Trail?
      White Clouds Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for White Clouds Trail?
      White Clouds Trail has 344 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 417 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,028 ft to 6,247 ft.
      ▼ Is White Clouds Trail a point to point trail?
      White Clouds Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is White Clouds Trail?
      White Clouds Trail is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on White Clouds Trail?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on White Clouds Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride White Clouds Trail?
      White Clouds Trail is best visited during: Apr-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access White Clouds Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to White Clouds Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride White Clouds Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride White Clouds Trail. 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 White Clouds Trail?
      White Clouds Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 1,052 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,076 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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