Dark Skies Gravel
This is an off the beaten track gravel route, that takes us up to the Pine Mountain Observatory (6200'), through the Millican Valley (once a very large lake).
Dirty Freehub has a very detailed description of this route.
The first good weather of the week is forecast for Wednesday. A 10:30 am start from the OHV parking lot at Ford Road and Spencer Wells Rd/FS23. Please arrive early enough for a 10:30 departure.
Pros: Only 30 minutes from Bend. Lots of unpaved riding. You probably haven't ridden this. Lot's of climbing.
Cons: Your ride leader hasn't ridden this. Lot's of climbing.
Difficulty: sustained 7% climb that is a bit gnarly and some sand patches that may require hike-a-bike. (From Dirty Freehub)
Weather. Temps at the start are forecast (5/7) to be in the mid-40s. Not likely to warm up much as we'll be gaining altitude.
Bail Out: At mile 18.3 an alternate route takes Road 2017. Knocks off 500' of climbing and 3 miles.
It's always good to have the route on your Garmin, Wahoo, or phone.
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