Biking Trails Near McCall, Idaho

McCall is equipped with lift-serviced trails, sweeping single track, challenging uphills, and technical features for biking enthusiasts. Teams of volunteers in cooperation with the Central Idaho Mountain Bike Association (CIMBA) work to continually build new trails and access points annually, making mountain biking one of the fastest growing sports in the area.

Mountain biking in McCall has continuously grown in popularity. While many of the locals thrive during winter sport season, it’s not surprising those same people have embraced mountain biking and flock to the miles of trail once the snow melts.

Only a 2-hour drive from Boise, McCall is a great spot to rent a vacation rental home and enjoy all the surrounding nature has to offer.

Here are a few of our favorite mountain bike trails in the McCall area that you mountain bikers shouldn’t miss.

Bear Basin Trails

The Bear Basin Trail is located just north of McCall, its trail head is about one mile north off Hwy. 55. Watch out for the Bear Basin sign on the right (not the first lookout turnoff). Located in Payette National Forest, this trail is used by Nordic skiers in the winter and mountain bikers when the snow melts.

The trail system flows though meadows, vistas and wooded areas. There is also a pump track and the infamous Drain. The trails are available for beginners to experienced riders.

Toilets can be located at the parking lot.

Location: Old Brundage Mountain Rd, McCall, ID 83638

Elk Trail (Brundage Mountain Resort)

Shake out your winter riding cobwebs or take this route for an easy, scenic ride on the mountain. This trail is also the perfect starting point for beginners still trying to grow their confidence behind the handle bars.

Get a lift to the top of Elk Trail by taking the Bluebird Express. Your ride will start at 7,640 feet in elevation and take you on a winding route down the mountain.

The best part? You can right jump back on the chairlift and do it all again!

Location: 3890 Goose Lake Road, McCall, ID 83638

Tamarack Resort Trails

Tamarack Resort has a plethora of mountain biking trails to choose from. Regardless of your level of experience or the workout you’re hoping to get out of the day, there’s something for everyone here. Their gravity fed bike park has everything from single track flow trails to rock gardens.

Plus their backcountry trails that will wind you through some of the best nature Idaho has to offer. Consult their trail map or ask a staff member to advise you on the best trail. Just make sure these dirt roads have dried up from the snow!

At the base of the trails at The Village is a jump park. Here you can learn new skills and gain added confidence for the trails.

Location: 311 Village Dr, Tamarack, ID 83615

20 Mile Trail

Unlike Elk Trail, the 20 Mile Trail is best enjoyed by experienced mountain bikers. Since it’s an out and back trail, if the trail gets too much to handle, just turn around, and head back to the start. For those looking for a thrill though, you’ll love this trail. The ride takes about 2 hours out and back and has great rock and root features as well as increasing steepness as you follow the creek farther up.

Access this singletrack trail by heading up Warren Wagon road. The trailhead is past the entrance to the campground on Upper Payette Lake and there is parking in the turnout.

Location: Upper Payette Lake, McCall, ID 83638

Vandelay and Harper's Hollow (Jug Mountain Ranch)

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. These trails are super fun climbing or descending!

Location: 13834 Farm to Market Rd, McCall, ID 83638

Crestline Trail

One of the most scenic trails in the area, Crestline Trail is 11 miles of magic. The route will take you past Pearl Lake, Brush Lake, Heart Lake, Sisters Lakes, Squaw Lake, Buck Lake and Blackwell Lake - how can you beat that?

To get to the trailhead, drive on Warren Wagon Road for 14.5 miles and turn right onto Forest Service road 432. Take the left fork at the first junction, the right fork at the second and then the trail starts off the road about 5 miles up.

Eagle's Nest Loop

A fun, flowing singletrack loop that climbs to incredible views of the valley before heading downhill again for a ride to remember.

Park at the old weigh station on Warm Lake Road off Highway 55 in Cascade. Bike up the road for 2.5 miles to a spring water spigot and turn left up Road #400.

Location: Cascade, ID

Zorro (Brundage)

Take full advantage of gravity's pull on this epic technical track. After catching the Bluebird Express to the top of the mountain, hit the "High Voltage" trail before cutting over to Zorro for even more thrills. Though short, this narrow singletrack will get your adrenaline pumping.

Take "Growler" back down to the Lodge and reward yourself with a cold brew at Smoky's Bar and Grill.

Location: 3890 Goose Lake Road, McCall, ID 83638

Double Shot and Stitches (Jug Mountain Ranch)

One and a half miles of pure downhill ONLY bliss. A mixture of rocks, wood features, tables, and tacky berms create the perfect trail to get your flow on! If you still have energy to spare, test your skills on "Exfoliator." The name says it all - this is a trail not to be taken lightly!

Location: 13834 Farm to Market Rd, McCall, ID 83638

Lake Fork and Kennally Creek

A great trail to get you to Boulder Lake for stellar fishing and swimming. The trail starts at the end of Paddy Flat Road and winds 4 miles through thick forests and up a several steep sections to Boulder Lake.

From there, relax and celebrate your efforts or link up with the Kennally Creek Trail to create a large loop (just keep in mind this trail will add 12.5 miles to your ride!).

Location: McCall, ID

South Boundary (Jug Mountain Ranch)

A mellow and slightly longer option than Mainline which offers beautiful views of the Valley. Access from the main kiosk parking or take a quick warm up pedal on South Elk before connecting into South Boundary.

Once at Murphy's Junction, hang a left toward the expert Double Shot or continue on to the reservoir.

Location: 13834 Farm to Market Rd, McCall, ID 83638

Location: McCall, ID

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