Around the Mountain trail does not form a complete loop on its own, but you must go counterclockwise starting with Deer Point trail. This trail begins from Simplot Lodge and twists uphill right away. It soon connects with Around the Mountain and curves around the shoulder of Deer Point, then you'll have alternating ups and downs, and plenty of flats, the rest of the way around the mountain. There are patches of shady forest, swaths of open meadow, and brushy clearings of ski runs to keep the scenery interesting. Then, of course, there are the views of Idaho mountains extending all around.

Around the Mountain trail officially ends near Pioneer Lodge, still some distance above the start of the loop. The MTB gravity park is in between, and most of its trails don't allow foot traffic. Runners can take the easy way down on Yellow Brick Road to Bogus Creek trail to end up back at the start.