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Heil Ranch may be one of the best intermediate mountain bike trails around. Technically, there is no trail called Heil Ranch Trail. It is a series of trails including Wapiti Trail, Ponderosa Loop trail, and Lichen Trail.
The reason I have such high praise for this trail is the thought and planning that went into it. As I have mentioned before, I’m not the mountain biker that I used to be. About the same time I realized I was mortal, my knees started complaining about the stresses of rigorous hill climbing. The combination of those two factors caused me to rethink my frequent forays into the tortuous roller-coasters of the hills.
But every once in a while, I like to explore a mountain bike trail or two. And that’s exactly what I did this weekend. I rode one trail on Friday and another on Sunday. And they were both awesome; I never went over the handlebars once.
Check out the Heil Ranch Everytrail Guide to see some pictures of the ride and directions to the trailhead. I’d like to hear what others think. Am I just a sentimental old fool who remembers taking my students on this trail a few years ago or is it actually as awesome as I perceive it. If you’ve ever ridden Heil Ranch, send me your thoughts/comments.
To celebrate, the U.S. Forest Service will waive the day-use fees associated with many recreation sites or amenities on national forests nationwide . Just think of all the trails you can explore, and it won’t cost you a dime.
So if $ was an excuse to keep you away from the great outdoors, now’s your chance to throw caution to the wind and visit one of your national forests.
Who says learning to ride your bike isn’t a big thing? Don’t tell that to this little guy. He is swelling with pride and excitement, as well he should be. Now just think of all the trails he can ride:
Today is National Trails Day! Since 1993, we have celebrated the first Saturday in June as National Trails Day.
If it was up to me, this day would trump every other holiday. We’d launch fireworks, open presents, eat turkey, and hide trail eggs. But it’s not up to me, so how about I just provide you with some National Trail day links instead of all that other aforementioned stuff:
These are but a few of the awesome organizations celebrating National Trails Day.
But you can have the mostest bestest National Trails Day of them all. Just pack up your colorful eggs, tryptophanic turkey, obnoxious fireworks, and pretty presents & hit the trail.
Don’t forget to let us know how you celebrated National Trails Day!
Heil Ranch may be one of the best intermediate mountain bike trails around. Technically, there is no trail called Heil Ranch Trail. It is a series of trails including Wapiti Trail, Ponderosa Loop trail, and Lichen Trail.
