Starting from the lower lot at Bogus Basin, you’ll have a short climb on Around the Mountain trail, then you’ll cruise a section of dirt road before the fun begins on Mahalo. It’s 3.3 miles of stellar singletrack twisting through pine forest, with roots and rocks and some drops. The second half has more uphill than down, but all quality riding. When the trail hits the dirt road once more, you’ll roll another mile to the turnoff for Dry Creek.

The Dry Creek downhill is hands-down one of Boise’s best rides. It’s 7.5 miles of pure bliss with swoopy turns, rock rolls, creek crossings with log options, and barely any pedaling until the end. To finish out, you’ll have some easy flats followed by surprisingly sketchy outcrops that may warrant a dismount. These lower reaches are very popular with hikers, so take care on blind turns.

The season for this one is summer and fall. Even in June, when it's hot down in Boise, snow and mud can linger in the shade at upper elevations. This is actually one of the best rides for those sweltering mid-summer days, because you'll stay in the woods and splash through "Dry" Creek about a dozen times. It's only the last few miles that get really hot, so you can leave ample water waiting in the car.