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Biking Through The Sawtooths
Bike Ride The Bogus Basin
Mountain biking at Bogus includes trails for beginner to more advanced riders. With the Shafer Butte Trail System, you are able to get out of the valley heat and avoid the congested trails in the foothills. There is no fee and no lift access. Please pack in/pack out if you are using the trails. Trail map link: http://ridgetorivers.cityofboise.org/Trails/SelectAreaDescriptions/page31093.aspx
Lift access happens once a year with our "Big Mountain Roundup" multi-event day. Date/time changes every year so check bogusbasin.org for details. We also have a weekend BBQ at Simplot Lodge (main lodge on entering the area) from the first weekend in June through Labor Day weekend. Come up and have a burger and a refreshing beverage!
Location
Southwestern Idaho, 16 miles N. of Boise
Directions
From Boise, drive north on Boise Basin Road 16 miles to the lower lodge parking lot. Follow the dirt road past the ski area about 3.3 miles to a junction on the right to the Shafer Butte Picnic Area
There are many trails in the Stanley area on which to ride your mountain bike. The Fisher-Williams Loop mountain bike trail is an easy to moderate 18-mile loop on paved and gravel road, single and double track.
It runs through the beautiful White Cloud Mountains and is one of the most popular rides in the state. Check with the Sawtooth National Recreation Area office in Ketchum or the Stanley Ranger Station for information and maps of trails in the area.
Location
Central Idaho, 13.5 miles S. of Stanley
Biking Idaho
Brundage Mountain
The Blue Bird Quad operates 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays June 29, 2012 through Labor Day, with “Bonus Days” Wednesday, July 4, Thursday, July 5 and Monday, September 3.
Take your family to the top of the mountain on a Scenic Chairlift Ride and enjoy spectacular views and fresh mountain air. Bring a picnic or plan a hike to explore. With over 20 miles of singletrack, Brundage offers an exhilarating mountain biking experience for all levels of riders.
Advanced riders should check out our downhill course boasting new technical features and a 4-cross course at the bottom. Trails are hand-built single-track providing unrestricted action down the hill. Downhill specific mountain bikes are available for rental at our Bike Shop. Check out our Introductory Special: XC Bike Rental, helmet, and single chairlift ride only $45!
Location
Southwestern Idaho, 8 miles N. of McCall
Directions
From McCall, drive 4 miles north on Hwy. 55. Turn right at Gooselake Road (look for Brundage Mountain sign). Entrance to Brundage Mountain parking lot is 4 miles up Gooselake Road.
Numerous trails in the Cascade area offer views of Round Valley and Long Valley, from forests and meadows. Popular trails include East Mountain Loop, Telephone Ridge and Riordan Loop. Contact the Cascade Ranger District for maps and information.
Location
Southwestern Idaho, 8 miles S. of Cascade
Directions
From Hwy 55 near Clear Creek Lodge (8 mi S of Cascade), go E on Forest Rd 409 about 3 mi to Forest Rd 417; SE on 417 about 3 mi to Forest Rd. 417B, S. on 417B about 3 mi to prominent saddle.
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