Dirty Blonde

Dirty Blonde is a short, moderate mountain biking ride in Idaho, set on state land managed by the State Department of Land. The route is an out-and-back of about 1.5 miles, with a one-way climb of 267 feet from a starting elevation of 5,992 feet to a high point of 5,992 feet. Wait, that adds up to zero change? That must be an error. The high point is 5,992 feet, and the low point on the route is 5,707 feet, so the climb is from the low to the high. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.47 miles, with a grade of 19 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical July and August highs reach about 82°F with only four to five wet days a month, according to averages from a nearby weather station. The station sits roughly 1,100 feet below the route, so temperatures up high run cooler. Winter there is cold, with typical January highs near 32°F. The trail is close to several other routes, including Apollo and Hockey Mom, each about 0.2 miles away. Super G is 0.4 miles off. For camping, Amanita Campground is about 1.4 miles away and Rainbow Point about 1.6 miles.