Friday Sherando MTB

OVERVIEW

HELLO MOUNTAIN BIKERS. I didn’t ride at Sherando after NRGE last weekend so tomorrow is my redemption.

If you’ve not heard of it before, Sherando Lake is about 45 minutes away in our beautiful George Washington National Forest. Surrounding the lake are miles of awesome singletrack that I’ve wanted to ride for quite some time now. These trails will fulfill any possible biking desire you’ve got, from intensive climbs to huge downhill rock gardens.

We have two options for the route depending on how people are feeling and what we’re wanting to do. We are going to ride about 15 miles either way, one option is climbing Mill Creek Trail with the infamous seven switchbacks, and the other is avoiding this climb taking a different less intensive route to the top of Torry Ridge Trail. Let me know in the questionnaire what you’re interested in doing! No matter the climb, I’m hoping to ride Torry Ridge to Slack’s Trail, and then onto White Rock Gap.

Check out these links to get an idea for the trails we’re riding:
Mill Creek: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/5238196/mill-creek-trail
Torry Ridge: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7000624/torry-ridge-trail
Slacks: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/5279026/slacks-trail
White Rock Gap: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/5279489/white-rock-gap-trail

Route avoiding the Mill Creek climb:
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7050595/sherando-variety-pack

***PLEASE READ***
This trail is a real VA backcountry ride. It has lots of rocks, is steep in spots, and there might not be cell coverage in some areas. There are creek crossings that you might have to dismount the bike to walk across. THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER RIDE. Please only sign up if you are comfortable on a mountain bike, and are of intermediate/advanced level. That being said, you don’t need to be a pro to have fun on this ride. If you are comfortable riding most of the Ohill trails, or have done some biking in GWNF before, then you should be fine. If you have questions/concerns at all about the ride, please shoot me a text and we can chat about it! (8045171604)

Schedule:
8AM – Meet at Shred Shack, get bikes ready and leave
9AM – Arrive at trailhead, start climbing!!!
2PM – Get back to the car
3PM – Back in Cville for all Halloween festivities
** Disclaimer: there is always the possibility of unforeseen events that will delay us on this trip. I don’t recommend scheduling anything for Friday afternoon/early evening, but we should be back by 5PM at the latest.

I provide:
– bikes/helmets (if needed)
– bike rack
– pumps, tools, etc

You provide:
– water: 2-3L
– food: lunch and snacks
– appropriate clothing and footwear
– gloves are recommended for protecting your hands from scrapes if you fall – $10 Mechanix work gloves are great
– sunscreen?
– a bag to carry your water and food: the club has some daypacks and hip packs if you need one (let me know in the questionnaire)

If you have any questions about what to bring, don’t hesitate to reach out and we can chat