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Trail Sisters Guided Falls Creek Ride Led by Metropolis Adventure Team – 9/21
September 21 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join NWTA’s Trail Sisters & Metropolis Adventure Team for a guided ride on the spectacular Falls Creek trail.
Join the Trail Sisters of Metropolis Adventure Team for a day in the Gifford Pinchot to experience this gem of a Washington trail. We will shuttle to Oldman Pass, connecting to McCLellan Meadows and then to Falls Creek Trail for a partial loop. We divide into groups based on ability, fitness, and riding goals. All groups will have the opportunity to session technical parts of the climbs and descents. There are many great snacking spots with a view, as well as some geological features unique to the Gifford Pinchot. Bring your sense of adventure and join us for a day on the trail!
Please assess your riding skills honestly. This ride requires fitness and technical skills. The trails we will ride are rated blue on Trailforks. If you enjoy riding 44 Trails area, Roger’s camp, Tiger Mountain, or can comfortably ride a couple of loops (to the top and down again) at Sandy Ridge or Post Canyon, this will be a good fit for you. Feel free to reach out and inquire whether this ride is for you! We want everyone to be safe, relaxed, and have a good time.
There will be a riverside BBQ afterwards hosted by Metropolis Cycle Repair. Stay for a beverage, food, or just spend time to chat with the other participants and make more ride plans! Make sure to bring your camp chair.
We are not meeting at an established trailhead, please use these coordinates to get to our meeting spot: 45.922321, -121.947033 on Wind River Road. Expect spotty cell phone service in this area.
What: Trail Sisters Guided Falls Creek Ride lead by members of Metropolis Adventure Team; Intermediate to Advanceskill level ride
Ride is 23 miles and 1,500 ft of technical and punchy climbing; descending is technical with roots and rocks and some exposure
When: September 21st (9:00-9:30 shuttle organization and ride by 10:00; expect to be on the trail for 5 hours (3 pm) and hang out afterwards)
Where: Wind River Road dropped pin at creek crossing
Who: Trail Sisters, non-binary, and trans Trail Sisters welcome!
How: Please bring what you need to ride for a long day (comfortable riding clothes, snacks, sandwich, water, sunscreen, repair kit, tube, helmet, gloves, etc.). Please have your bike ready to go! Be sure your shocks and brakes are properly working! There will be a mechanic at the start for any emergencies. Spotty cell phone service in this area.
Please sign this waiver in order to participate.
Please contact Janelle with any questions: [email protected]
Events like these are made possible through funds generated by NWTA membership dollars. If you are digging this opportunity and are not yet a member or need to renew, please do so HERE.
