2 m away
Mahalo to Dry Creek
Up from Bogus Basin and along the ridge, then a huge downhill on some of Boise's best singletrack.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 389 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
A scenic escape to high elevation when the foothills heat up in summer.
Mountain Biking Moderate
Around the Mountain is the premier MTB trail at Bogus Basin during the summer! On this cruiser loop, you'll enjoy long-range views off every side of the mountain, while flying through alpine forests and meadows.
It contours approximately mid-mountain, with a climb to start and a downhill to finish, plus smaller ups and downs in between. Circling both Deer Point and Shafer Butte, the ride crosses most of the resorts' major ski runs and chair lifts. In place of snow, greenery and flowers cover the slopes in summer, foliage grants shade here and there, while little streams trickle across the trail.
It's all dirt singletrack that rides pretty fast, with some corners bermed but not all. For the most part, it's not very technical, but there are some rock sections to sprinkle in the challenge for newer riders.
Around the Mountain is counter-clockwise only, even though the trail doesn't quite form a loop on its own. You'll start on Deer Point trail (in front of Simplot Lodge) to access it. The other end puts you at the top of Morningstar chair lift, near the Pioneer Lodge. This is at the top of the gravity park, so there's lots of fun ways to finish the ride. The "Student Rider" trail is what's mapped here, but you can choose from blue or black downhill trails instead. They all end near the same place, Simplot Lodge at the start of the loop.
Moderate
Mostly stable trail tread with some variability, with unavoidable obstacles 8in/20cm tall or less. Other obstacles such as rock gullies and steep sections may exist. Ideal for lower intermediate riders.
2 m away
Up from Bogus Basin and along the ridge, then a huge downhill on some of Boise's best singletrack.
Difficult Mountain Biking
127 m away
Awesome shuttle ride from the pines of Bogus Basin into the prairie of the foothills.
Difficult Mountain Biking
3.8 km away
A scenic romp through mountainside meadows and montane forest, with bonus views from the iconic Stack Rock formation.
Moderate Mountain Biking
9.5 km away
A big downhill ride with a shuttle, and a step up in difficulty over most trails in the area.
Severe Mountain Biking
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