Shane's Loop - Mountain Bike near Boise, Idaho
~911 Mountain Cove Rd, Boise, ID 83702, USA,Boise,Idaho
43.61986117, -116.18312928
1.6 miles E of Boise, Idaho
Address: ~911 Mountain Cove Rd, Boise, ID 83702, USA
GPS: 43°37'11.5"N 116°10'59.3"W
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State: Idaho
Trail Length: 7.00 miles
MTB Difficulty: Beginner
Trail Type: Loop
MTB Trail Type: Singletrack

Mountain Bike

Take the trail that starts off along side the dirt road to start, turn up at the second parking spot from start of the trail (at the shooting range) at the top of the hill take a left, follow this winding up-hill to the big intersection. Take a left up to Three Bears and go up a climb to the next intersection. Turn right here. Go up this long climb to the next intersection which will be Three Bears Trail. This is the top of the loop. Ride down to the first intersection (you will be on the brakes hard) turn right. This will take you back around the front of the mountain. Down to the big intersection and this point don't back track, take a left. This will wind you all the way back to the parking with about 4 different options all ending up at the same place. Courtesy of Singletracks.com

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Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
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From Boise, Idaho

  1. Head southeast on US-20 E/US-26 E (1.4 mi)
  2. Turn left onto S Broadway Ave (0.2 mi)
  3. Continue straight to stay on S Broadway Ave (0.2 mi)
  4. Turn right onto E Warm Springs Ave (0.3 mi)
  5. Turn left onto Bruce Ave (0.2 mi)
  6. Turn left onto E Jefferson St (413 ft)
  7. Turn right onto Avenue E (0.2 mi)
  8. Turn right onto Reserve St (427 ft)
  9. Turn left onto Mountain Cove Rd
    Destination will be on the right
    (0.5 mi)
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