TREATS: Lake Wilderness - Green River Gorge Loop

This beautiful loop ride from Lake Wilderness to the Green River Gorge is one of my favorite routes.  We start with a descent to the Cedar River then ride through the forest, to Dorre Don.  There is a section (0.2 miles) of packed gravel on the Cedar River Trail followed by a short 7% climb on pavement (200 yards) to quiet neighborhoods and some rollers through a Natural Area .  Lunch is at Panera Bread at about 11:30 am (mile 17.7).  After lunch, we head south through the forest to Cumberland and descend to the Green River Gorge for a photo op. A gradual 3-mile climb up to Black Diamond brings us to our second rest stop (mile 40.8).

Start: Let's meet in the Lake Wilderness Lodge parking lot and be ready to ride at 10:00 am. We will start with a required safety briefing and roll out when that's done.  If you miss the briefing, you will not be able to ride with the group.

Restrooms: The start, Lake Francis Park (mile 8.1) optional, Lunch (mile 17.7), Trailhead (mile 40.8)

Regroup: We will climb and descend hills at our own pace, regrouping at the tops and bottoms.

What to Bring: 1) Money for lunch at Panera Bread;  2) A spare tube and tools to fix a flat;  3) A cell phone in case you cannot finish the ride.

Cue Sheet: If you would like a Route Map and Cue Sheet, print one from the link below.

Cancelation: If weather conditions meet the weather cancelation criterion listed above or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions, the Ride Leader will post a ride-canceled note in the Comments section below at least two hours prior to the start and Ride Leader will not be at the start.

Hope you can join us!