Idaho
McCall
Alpine lakes, singletrack, and the birthplace of Project Waypoint.
McCall
TOP THINGS TO DO
Here's where to start.
1
Ride Bear Basin
2
Explore Jug Mountain Ranch
3
Paddle Payette Lake
4
Visit Ponderosa State Park
5
Ride Brundage
6
Grab Coffee Downtown
Idaho
McCall
McCall, Idaho — a small mountain town on the shore of Payette Lake, ringed by the Salmon River Mountains and the edge of the Payette National Forest. It's the kind of place that changes with the season: alpine trails and lake access in summer, backcountry powder in winter, and a downtown that stays walkable and low-key year-round.
Project Waypoint's first destination is built around what McCall does best — trail riding out of Bear Basin and Jug Mountain Ranch, a lake worth basing a whole trip around, and a handful of local spots (a coffee shop, a brewery, a bike shop) that know the area better than any guidebook. This is where the Waypoint passport starts: explore the trails, support the local businesses that make McCall what it is, and collect your first stamps along the way.
THE PASSPORT
Explore. Get Stamped. Complete It.
Visit participating waypoints, collect a stamp at each one, and complete your passport.
WAYPOINT 01
Bear Basin
WAYPOINT 02
Jug Mountain Ranch
WAYPOINT 03
Local Coffee Shop
WAYPOINT 04
Salmon River Brewery
WAYPOINT 05
Local Bike Shop
Visit → Get Stamped → Share → Earn
TRAILS & ADVENTURE
GET OUT THERE
Trail maps, difficulty, mileage, and local tips. Full downloadable guides unlock inside the Waypoint Club.
Hard
Brundage Downhill
Technical, steep, and fast — for experienced riders only.
4.1 mi
- Trailhead:
Brundage Base
Moderate
Jug Mountain Ranch
Flowy intermediate trail network with fast descents.
9.4 mi
- Trailhead:
Jug Mtn Rd
Easy
Bear Basin Loop
Rolling singletrack with lake views, great for building confidence.
6.2 mi
- Trailhead:
Bear Basin Rd
🔒 Full trail maps & downloadable guides unlock inside the Waypoint Club
LOCAL WAYPOINTS
EAT. DRINK. GEAR. STAY.
Every participating business is a stamp on your passport — and a real reason to explore beyond the trail.
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Stay
Payette Lake Lodge
Lakeside stays, walk to downtown.
Gear
McCall Bike Shop
Rentals, repairs, local trail beta.
Eat
Downtown Coffee Co.
Best espresso before an early ride.
Drink
Salmon River Brewery
Local pints, post-ride patio.
FEATURED ARTIST
MEET THE ARTIST
Local McCall-area artist known for bold, colorful landscape work with a distinctive, characterful style." — client confirmed this artist is real and confirmed, just the full bio/story is still pending final delivery
