Chukar
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 243 ft
- climb
- Singletrack
- surface
- Out and back
- route
- May–Jun, Aug–Oct
- best months
Chukar is a mountain biking route on Bureau of Land Management land in the Challis Field Office, about 0.3 miles from the town of Challis, Idaho. The ride is an out-and-back that starts and ends at roughly the same elevation, with a one-way climb of about 81 feet and a round-trip total of about 243 feet. The steepest section comes at the quarter-mile mark, with a 10% grade, making the route a moderate choice for riders. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Challis airport weather station, which sits well below this route, show July highs around 87°F and lows near 52°F, while winter highs there stay in the upper 20s. Several other trails sit within a short distance. Joy Ride B, a mountain biking route, is about 0.2 miles away, and the John Henry and Mahogany hikes are each about 0.3 miles off. Big Bayhorse Campground, roughly 8.8 miles away, offers a place to stay.
Local outfitters
- The Sawmill Station19 mi away
- Camp Perkins48 mi away
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Best time to go · May–Jun, Aug–Oct
Best time to visit Chukar
Best months: May–June and August–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
29° / 11°
7 wet
Feb
37° / 17°
5 wet
Mar
49° / 25°
7 wet
Apr
57° / 31°
7 wet
May
67° / 40°
9 wet
Jun
75° / 46°
7 wet
Jul
87° / 52°
5 wet
Aug
85° / 50°
5 wet
Sep
74° / 42°
5 wet
Oct
59° / 32°
5 wet
Nov
40° / 21°
6 wet
Dec
29° / 11°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Challis Ap, ID, 3.2 mi away at 5,033 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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