Mahalo
Horseshoe Bend, Idaho
| Address: | ~Coaches Corner, Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629, USA |
| GPS: |
43°45'52.6"N 116°6'12.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Trail Length: | 4.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Expert |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
New trail in the Boise area connecting Bogus Basin/Shafer Butte trails to other Ridge to Rivers Trails (that is, this trail bypasses some of Ridge Road). Singletrack with good flow and some technical features, including bar sqeezes, skinnies, small drops, etc. Use this trail to connect down to Dry Creek or Hard Guy. Very fun trail. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Mahalo Mountain Bike Trail in Boise, Idaho - Directions, Maps, Photos, and Reviews
Mahalo is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Boise, Idaho. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Mahalo bike trail in Boise.
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- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
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Directions
From Horseshoe Bend, Idaho
- Head west on W Boise St toward ID-55 S (69 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto ID-55 S (15.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Dry Creek Rd (4.0 mi)
- Continue onto N Cartwright Rd (5.5 mi)
- Turn left onto N Bogus Basin Rd (15.3 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(364 ft)
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