Near Dry Creek
Winter views on the first-ish mile
Near Dry Creek
Moody views on the way back to the parking area
Near Dry Creek
This is just one of the many creek crossings along Dry Creek.
Near Dry Creek
The narrow singletrack on the Dry Creek descent.
Near Dry Creek
"Dry" Creek!

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Dry Creek

4.3 (7 Ratings)
Beautiful rocky singletrack along year-round flowing creek.
7
mi
Distance
2,292
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.98mi
Distance
2,292ft
Elevation Gain
143ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
5,597ft
High Point
3,448ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This action-packed trail drops from the Boise Ridge Road all the way to a small parking pullout on Bogus Basin Road. It contains an excellent drop down the Dry Creek Canyon, with numerous creek crossings that you can do the wet way (dry creek is typically not dry), or use the log bridges across. The other great thing is that for some reason the trees extend about 2,000 feet lower than on most other local trails, providing shade and making this an excellent choice on a hotter day. This trail loops very well with Shingle Creek. From Bogus Basin Road, heading up Shingle Creek and down Dry Creek makes almost a perfect half marathon. Up or down, it's a classic, go hike it!

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Contributors
Cory Harelson