This trail is accessed at 4000 N., 2000 W. just west of Smith and Edwards. Take exit 349 (Pleasant View-Far West). It makes a nice option when other trails are closed due to snow or mud. I thought it best for cooler weather riding or maybe early morning or evening to catch a sunset. It can also be accessed from 6700 W, but it is closed from March 1 - September 1 WEST of 6700 W. for bird nesting season. Dogs are allowed and can really get some exercise on this one. We deemed the road a little too hard packed for cantering, but gaited horses could go lickety split and really cover the ground.
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| Mileage on this ride: 6.77; Min Altitude, 4,089; Ascent/Descent=470 ft; Trail conditions= 98% packed gravel road, 2% asphalt (30% soft dirt trail if you choose to take that option.) |
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| Hmmmmmm. "Does that mean me?" |
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| Heading out....there is a soft dirt trail beginning on the left side of this road. We missed it on the way out, but rode it on the way back. |
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| There are several gates, but they each have a "pass thru" easily negotiable on horseback. |
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| The view of Ben Lomond from as far as we rode on this trip. |
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| A little off-road action. |
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| Looking east on the way back to the trail head. |
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| We saw a lot of wildlife...geese, herons, doves, vultures, etc. |
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| Part of the soft dirt trail available for the first mile out from the trail head. |
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| Back to the parking area. |
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