MTB⚠ Needs verification
♥ FeaturedLift-Served Bike Park
Wed–Sun, 10am–4:30pm · summer season
📍 Brundage Mountain Resort, McCall
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
Bluebird Express lift access plus free cross-country trails; rentals and lessons on site.
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Just moved to McCall, or getting back into it after a while? These groups are beginner-friendly and welcoming — no need to be fast, experienced, or know a soul.
Nordic⚠ Needs verification
♥ FeaturedBear Basin Nordic Trails
Daily grooming all winter · 25 km
📍 Bear Basin Nordic Center, McCall
Beginner-friendlyPaidWinter
25 km of classic and skate trails groomed daily; lessons available for all levels.
Paddling⚠ Needs verification
♥ FeaturedPayette Lake Paddle Rentals
Walk-up rentals, 10am–6pm daily · summer
📍 Inlet to Payette Lake, McCall
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
Kayak, canoe, and SUP rentals on the non-motorized Upper North Fork Payette (cash only, no reservations).
Trail Run⚠ Needs verification
Community Trail Runs
Informal runs & route-sharing — see the group
📍 Rotating McCall-area trailheads
Beginner-friendlyDog-friendlyFreeSummer
Trail Run⚠ Needs verification
Sharlie Shuffle 6 & 12 Hour
Annual — early June at Ponderosa State Park
📍 Ponderosa State Park, McCall
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
Timed 6- and 12-hour runs on a 4.79-mile loop; a fundraiser for Ponderosa State Park trails.
Trail Run⚠ Needs verification
Sasquatch Shuffle 50K / 30K / 10K
Annual — October at Ponderosa State Park
📍 Ponderosa State Park, McCall
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
A 6.2-mile loop in Ponderosa State Park; proceeds support local trails.
MTB⚠ Needs verification
CIMBA Group Rides
Central Idaho Mountain Bike Association (CIMBA)
Seasonal group rides — see the calendar
📍 Rotating trailheads (Bear Basin, Jug Mountain)
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Includes beginner and women’s (Crank Queens / Zen) rides; dates posted on the CIMBA calendar.
MTB⚠ Needs verification
Trail-Work Days
Central Idaho Mountain Bike Association (CIMBA)
Seasonal volunteer dig days — see the calendar
📍 Rotating McCall-area trailheads
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
MTB⚠ Needs verification
Tamarack Bike Park
Summer season — see resort hours
📍 Tamarack Resort, Donnelly
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
Lift-served gravity park off the Tamarack Express plus 21 miles of free cross-country trails.
Cycling⚠ Needs verification
Shop Rides & Demos
Seasonal demos & community rides — ask in shop
📍 Gravity Sports, McCall
Beginner-friendlyCost variesSummer
Full-service road, gravel, and mountain-bike shop; rentals plus periodic brand demo days.
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Naturalist-Led Walks
Summer ranger programs — Saturdays & evenings
📍 Ponderosa State Park, McCall
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
Guided walks to Osprey Cliff and lake overlooks, plus junior-ranger and campfire programs (park entry fee).
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Conservation Outings & Volunteer Days
Occasional walks & stewardship events
📍 Rotating preserves around Valley County
Beginner-friendlyDog-friendlyFreeSummer
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
McCall Rock Climbing Camps
Scheduled camps & private courses — by season
📍 McCall-area crags (Pins & Needles)
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
AMGA-trained guides; 3-day camps, youth camps, and custom instruction on local granite.
Nordic⚠ Needs verification
Nordic & Biathlon Programs
McCall Nordic & Biathlon Ski Club
Coached winter programs — see registration
📍 Bear Basin Nordic Center, McCall
Beginner-friendlyPaidWinter
Coached skate and classic technique for youth and adults, plus biathlon and races.
Nordic⚠ Needs verification
Groomed Nordic Trails
Groomed mid-Dec through winter · ~14 mi
📍 Ponderosa State Park, McCall
Beginner-friendlyPaidWinter
Beginner-friendly lakeside trails plus a separate dog trail and a climb to a lake overlook ($5 day pass).
Nordic⚠ Needs verification
Free Nordic Loop
Free 5 km loop, groomed all winter
📍 Activity Barn, McCall
Beginner-friendlyFreeWinter
Free 5 km groomed loop open to skiers, snowshoers, and fat bikes; dogs welcome.
Birding⚠ Needs verification
McCall Christmas Bird Count
Annual count — December
📍 McCall, Payette Lake & Ponderosa count circle
Beginner-friendlyFreeWinter
Count circle covers McCall, Payette Lake, Ponderosa State Park, and the North Fork Payette.
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
Guided Fly-Fishing Trips
Guided day trips by appointment · summer
📍 North Fork Payette & area waters
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
Wild-trout trips on a boat-only stretch of the North Fork Payette; gear and lunch included.
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
Fly-Casting Classes & Float Trips
Intro classes & guided floats — by season
📍 Payette & Salmon Rivers
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
Intro and fly-casting classes plus drift-boat trips on the Payette and Salmon.