I made it out on Saturday for a little excursion on the fatbike. Instead of riding out to Riverside State Park, I rode around in the mostly flat parcel of land between Aubrey White Parkway and the ridge behind the Albi Stadium/Merkel area. Technically, it might be even be part of Riverside State Park. I usually ride through it on my way to RSP, but had noticed some trails in the snow while walking the dogs along the ridge.
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| from the Merkel Trail |
There are a few packed down trails that make for some good mostly easy riding.
While I was contemplating this sledding hill, a guy walking his dog came by. He told me that a week or two ago, he saw a couple guys on fat bikes blazing the trails in the area. Thanks to whomever you are!
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| it's steeper than it looks…honest |
I came to the conclusion this hill was steeper and slicker than my liking, and also that I didn't want to break any bones, so I took a side trail down the hill. I thought I took a picture of it, but all I find in my camera roll are more pics from the Merkel trail.
This area is a fun little spot to ride in, mostly flat with a couple hills, and not too far to get to from home in the Shadle/Audubon area. It extends from Rifle Club Road on the north end to the little parking spot off Aubrey White Parkway on the south end (about a mile or less north of the Bowl and Pitcher).
Time for a pic of the dogs:
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| dash and scout in the Joe Albi Stadium parking lot |
