Outdoor adventures, mostly gravel rides, but not always
A PNW class, starting at Longmire and with an easy descent of Skate Creek Road before the long climb to Paradise.
Cascade gravel with resplendent views of lakes, mountains, and trees.
I’d been planning this ride for months ever since reading about the climb to Babyshoe Pass in BQ. The climb from Highway 12 to the summit at the intersection with FS 2150 has an average grade of 6% and a max grade of 20% with soft, loose gravel and rough washboard making it tough to keep traction and rhythm.
Old logging roads have been repurposed into a hiking and mountain biking trail system.
Enjoyable hike in perfect fall conditions. Started hiking around 10am with air temperature just above freezing so dress appropriately. The trail is in good condition but lacks any signage so be sure to follow the directions, particularly bearing to the right at the T. Arrived at the ridge around noon.
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