Come join us for this 40 mile "Capitol Punshiment" ride. We have this one honed to almost perfection. This ride has just about everything to offer from buff singeltrack to a twisty, rooty, burmed downhill off the top of Capitol Peak. The climbs aren't long or steep but expect to climb a lot.

 

Everything you need to know about Capitol Forest

http://www.capitolforest.com/

 

The ride

Start at Mima Falls TH

I'm planning a trip to Oregon/Washington at the end of this month. A friend recommended Ape Canyon and I'm looking for a good campsite somewhere in that area. Could anyone recommend one?

Thanks much,

Lisa

Access4Bikes

Marin County, CA

 

The Washington Deparment of Natural Resouces is planning a work session to get this fine trail cleared after a few years of neglect.  Last year's wind storms wreaked havok on the upper sections.  They will provide a saw operator and are looking for volunteers to swamp for the sawyer and help with brushing and treadwork.

Three Corner Rock is a great trail close to the Portland-Vancouver area and is in need of some love and attention. 

For more information contact Charlie Biggs: chuckbchef@hotmail.com

Approximately 22 to 25 mile loop.  Begins with a six-mile strenuous climb then is a mix of rolling hills, and some short climbs.  There is a section of baby heads and some larger rock to traverse on a fast and reasonably steep descent.  This is not a beginners ride.  You need solid skills and at least moderate aerobic capacity.
 

The following are photos taken on the long, fun, tiring, chilly, exhilarating Ape Canyon/Smith Creek loop trail trip on Sunday August 31, 2008:

At the Ape Canyon trailhead parking lot, after a 5 mile ride over Forest service Road 83.

We'll be putting in a full day of work on the Smith Creek Trail in our attempt to get it rideable in advance of the Labor Day loop ride.  Expect to ride 10 miles before work begins and a fun, fast descent in to Smith Creek!  After working all day expect a 1500' climb out of Smith Creek before heading back to the cars.  We've got lot's of work to do!  We really need volunteers for next weekend's work party though. Meet at the Marble Mountain Snow Park, north-east of Cougar, WA at 7:30A.  We leave there at 8:00A.