Thursday October 27th, 2016
It looks like a better day for hiking and mountain biking than to be on the road. High temps in the low 40's. clouding up as the day goes on and some rain/snow coming in the afternoon.
Let's try something different...
Jackson Ski Touring has a few new trails and new bridges in the Ellis-Hall area. Let's head out on mountain bikes to check out some of the new stuff! There may be some walking involved, so wear shoes that you can walk in also.
Meet in the parking lot across from the J-Town Deli ready to ride at 10:00 am.
We will then head out onto Green Hill Road, turning right into the Ellis River Trail. We will ride the 2 deluxe new bridges located on the Ellis, one before and one after the Cocoa Cabin. We can ride up to Grey's Field and up the Wifferdil, up the Hall to the Scenic Vista and down the new Kinney Trail. Some walk-a-bike might be required to get up some of the steeper spots or through softer areas that we do not want to rut up.
With temperatures in the low 40's, it will be a warm day on the trail as compared to when we ski here in mid-winter. The trees will provide a good wind block.
Bring a snack. We will get out of there before any precipitation, maybe head to the J-Town for a hot cuppa afterwards.
You are welcome to come even you don't have a mountain bike - walking is OK, too! I have a plan for hikers to meet riders up on the Hall at the Scenic Vista (site of the new Kinney trailhead!). For sure I will be walking with you up that hill on the Hall!
After meeting everyone at the J-Town at 10:00, hikers can carpool up and park at the Hall Trailhead gate at the top of Green Hill Road. You can meet the bikers on the Kinney Trail and walk back downhill to the Ellis. I will drive you back up to your cars at the end of the adventure.
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