Bigfoot Trail — Region 1: Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel
~4 days · 33.9 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Bigfoot Trail — Region 1: Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel is known for
Region 1 of Bigfoot Trail is an official 54.1 km point-to-point section from Ides Cove (Southern Terminus) to Forest Road 30 (Wildwood-Mad River Road crossing).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 11,260 ft to 24,219 ft over 33.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 11.7 mi · 35%
- Downhill 21.1 mi · 63%
- Flat 0.6 mi · 2%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Bigfoot Trail — Region 1: Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bigfoot Trail — Region 1: Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel scores 29/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Bigfoot Trail — Region 1: Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel take?
Most backpackers hike the Bigfoot Trail — Region 1: Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 33.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Bigfoot Trail — Region 1: Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel?
The Bigfoot Trail — Region 1: Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel climbs roughly 9,091 ft total — about 268 ft per mile, topping out near 7,516 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.