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7 days back · 4 aheadOver the tracked history, Bogus Basin has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days (very dry and dusty on 3 of them). Daily trail markers are representative daytime outlooks. Weather is one input. The rideability verdict also accounts for soil, terrain, canopy, and drying time.
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Terrain & soilBogus Basin sits in the Boise, ID area, on loam soil that drains well over terrain that sheds water and dries quickly. With little tree cover, sun and wind get to the dirt fast. Whether it’s worth riding comes down to how that ground sheds and holds water after rain. That’s exactly what Loam tracks, hour by hour. At 6,283 ft, Bogus Basin rides W-facing ground that gets its strongest sun in the afternoon, so morning laps can stay tacky after overnight moisture; the rolling grade, around 7.7° on average, drains steadily rather than pooling. Trails on the map here include Eastside, Around the Mountain and Sinker Creek.
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Sheds waterdries quickly
- Tree cover
- 24%Open
- Elevation
- 6,283 ft
- Average grade
- 7.7°
- Predominant aspect
- W-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilLoam
Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
CanopyOpen 24%
Little tree cover means full sun and wind, so these trails are among the fastest to rebound after rain.
TerrainSheds water
Water runs off this terrain rather than pooling, which helps the surface dry out after rain.
Trails at Bogus Basin
Named trails- Eastside
- Around the Mountain
- Sinker Creek
- Deer Point
- Lower Loop
Some of the named trails our map data covers here, not a complete list. Conditions above are modeled for the network as a whole, so these names do not carry separate verdicts. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Boise, IDFAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Bogus Basin right now?
As of the latest update, Bogus Basin is Rideable, very dry (DUSTY). Rideable, but very dry. Expect dust and loose corners. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Bogus Basin?
Bogus Basin sits on loam soil that drains well. Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
How long does Bogus Basin take to dry after rain?
Bogus Basin usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain sheds water, which speeds drying.
Does Bogus Basin get snow in winter?
Yes. At 6,283 ft, Bogus Basin typically sees winter snow and freeze-thaw that can pause riding. Loam flags a FROZEN state when the ground is snow-covered or frozen, then clears it as things thaw and dry.
What trails are at Bogus Basin?
Named trails at Bogus Basin include Eastside, Around the Mountain, Sinker Creek, Deer Point and Lower Loop. That is a sample of what our map data covers rather than a full inventory, and local trail counts change as networks are built out. Loam models conditions for Bogus Basin as a whole, so the verdict on this page covers the network rather than scoring each trail separately.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Bogus Basin?
Bogus Basin sits at roughly 6,283 feet, faces mostly W, and averages a 7.7° grade with about 24% tree cover. That makes it an afternoon-sun network where mornings run tackier, and the rolling grade means it drains at a steady clip. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride Bogus Basin?
The reliable season at Bogus Basin runs late spring through fall: at around 6,283 feet it holds real winter snowpack, and freeze-thaw makes the shoulder seasons hit or miss. Loam flags FROZEN days and posts a live verdict, so the calendar never has to be the tiebreaker.