This day was a very long
day. Of course we got a late start. Tim and I woke up early
as usual but after drinking the morning brew and eating more stuff every
one else finally got themselves.
The ride started with a leisurely
ride down from the townhouse along the path (Along yesterday's fairways)
south. I recognized a lot of the fairways that I just golfed on yesterday.
We followed the path along Nita Lake then to Alta Lake. There, we
picked up Miller Creek Trail. This was a nice short section
of single and double track with a few small water bar crossings.
In on time we were in Function Junction.
We crossed the highway and picked
up Eastside Main - a short mile paved section that turned into a somewhat
long gravel climb. Some of the views were gorgeous! During
this part of the ride it started to rain. Some times the rain got
quite heavy. Oh well....We finally made it to the trail head and
saw some rangers and many hikers.
This trail turned out to be a really
fun twisty rolly single track through old pine forests etc.
In no time we made it out to the gorgeous lake. The single track
continued and got progressively more technical. Eventually we turned
around and headed back. The long ride back was fun through the single
track. Unfortunately we had to make the trek back to our town house.
Made for a long day but well, the riding was good. |