Obviously, whoever is in charge of this trail doesn''t ride a mountain bike. The trail is terraced in places to minimize horse damage, but many barriers are too high to clear on the uphill. Other barriers, while jumpable, are placed too close together -- as you''re clearing your rear tire, the front tire is hitting the next barrier.

The trail alternates between shady deep woods and open meadows with eye-popping views. In the shade of the pines and quaking aspens, elderberry, thimbleberry, snowberry, raspberry, and hawberry are found in abundance.

The trail touches on the creek frequently. Each time, you''ll want to hang out a few minutes and take it all in. Or hang out and straighten your deraileur.

At 2.5 miles, the trail crosses the creek. This begins the upper trail, which is essentially non-rideable. So it''s time to start an awesome downhill. You''ll eat those (four letter) words you mumbled fighting your way up the rocky parts, because the cruise back is fun fun fun. Assuming you''re good enough to handle it.