Got out for a pretty good solo ride today. I got started right around 9am from the dirt jumps lot, went across the street to the climbs, which I didn't make. Once I got to the blue trail I turned right to go down the rocky trail back to stone, where I crossed and headed towards the newish hessian stuff. I'd been on the first section before, but never on the lower part, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The first section went quicker than I remembered and the second section was way longer than I was expecting. It took me an hour or so to ride both sections, but that was mostly because I'm a wuss and walked a bunch of stuff. I might be able to roll it a little quicker now that I've been in there once, but a lot of it is above my skillz. There's quite a few mandatory stunts with no go arounds, so you either hit them or walk. But there's some good riding in there none the less. After I got out of there I went down Stone towards the bus turn around and crossed once again to do more of Stone east. I did our standard loop, skipping the lowest section and the hobo cave trail.
All in all a good ride, glad I was able to make it out. My route was about 7.2 miles and it took me 2:20. I didn't see a single other person in the woods, but I did see a deer running off at one point.
Here's a few pics I took:
Drop in the 1st section, the lead in:
The exit:
The landing is really steep and leads to a sharp right turn at the bottom.
Log ride in the lower section:
It's hard to see in this picture, but there's an offshoot to the right just behind that tree. If you go straight the exit looks interesting to say the least.
I should have taken more pictures, but I didn't like having to take my pack off to get my phone out every time. I need to start carrying my regular camera more.
All in all a good ride, glad I was able to make it out. My route was about 7.2 miles and it took me 2:20. I didn't see a single other person in the woods, but I did see a deer running off at one point.
Here's a few pics I took:
Drop in the 1st section, the lead in:
The exit:
The landing is really steep and leads to a sharp right turn at the bottom.
Log ride in the lower section:
It's hard to see in this picture, but there's an offshoot to the right just behind that tree. If you go straight the exit looks interesting to say the least.
I should have taken more pictures, but I didn't like having to take my pack off to get my phone out every time. I need to start carrying my regular camera more.
