Lake Wilderness - Green River Gorge Loop (Steady)

This route is mostly on roads through the forest.  In Dorre Don there is a photo op on an old Railroad bridge (mile 13).  Then a short section (0.2 miles) of packed gravel on the Cedar River Trail takes us to a neighborhood where there is a 7% climb on pavement (200 yards).  The Rock Creek Natural Area has some nice rollers .  The Lunch stop is early (11:30 am) at Panera Bread (see link) at mile 17.7.  After lunch, the route heads back into the forest to Cumberland.  We stop at a natural spring to fill water bottles.  The Green River Gorge provides another photo op at mile 34.  A gradual 3-mile climb up to Black Diamond brings us to the second rest stop (mile 40.8).  We should be back to the start about 3:00 pm

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 Route Review and required safety briefing then roll out when that's done.  All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate. 

Restrooms: The start, [optional Lake Francis Park - mile 8.1], Lunch - mile 17.7, Lake Sawyer Park Trailhead - mile 40.8

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

What to Bring: A spare tube and tools to fix a flat, pocket snacks to eat along the way

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

Cancellation:  If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed above or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions or other unexpected events, the Ride Leader will cancel the ride and all registered riders will be sent a notification email. If the ride is cancelled at least two hours before the start, Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location. Please check before leaving for the ride.

Hope you can join us!