Thorne Butte - Cottonwood Creek Loop
Humongous and impressive views of the surrounding countryside on the climb to Thorn Butte make this a beautiful outing. The singletrack descent down Cottonwood Creek is fun and challenging (I biffed 3 times!). Located 37 miles northeast of Boise. Tread: 12.9 miles of 4WD dirt road, 8.4 miles of singletrack.
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Directions to: Thorne Butte - Cottonwood Creek Loop
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| Activity | Mountain Biking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Boise |
| Length | 23.7 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 2,700 ft |
| Skill Level | Strenuous. The climb to Thorn Butte is continuous and taxing; the ride down Cottonwood Creek is arduous because of heavy brush and many stream crossings; and the ride back to your rig features a seco |
| Duration | 4 to 6 hours |
| Trailhead Elevation | 4,800 ft |
| Top Elevation | 7,500 ft |
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