Intermediate backcountry ride – Narrowback

OVERVIEW

Max^2 is back with another backcountry MTB ride! This time we are heading up to Stokesville to do an intermediate route on Narrowback mountain. This trip is targeted for intermediate riders who are now comfortable on most Ohill trails. If you are unsure about your ability level, feel free to reach out to either of us (numbers on our profiles).

The route is a 13-mile figure-8 loop with some extended climbing, a few technical rocky spots (that you can totally push), and an awesome descent at the end. Here’s a more detailed write-up of it: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/3771756/narrowback-mountain-loop

For those that are interested, we also want to do a bonus lap of Reddish knob after the first loop. This loop is more advanced as it’s pretty rocky and steep at parts. We want to either do the full climb or shuttle the road climb, based on car availability. As a road climb, this loop adds about 18 miles and 3000’.
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7001381/reddish-knob-timber-ridge-to-wolf-ridge

The plan:
-meet at the shred shack at 7am
-load up bikes and head out
-arrive at the trailhead around 9
-ride ride ride (also snack breaks)
-back at the cars around 1230
-bonus lap???? (or people can head back early based on car availability!)
-home before 1:30 (with no bonus lap)
-bonus lap with no shuttle will likely be no more than 3.5 hours, so home by 5

You bring:
-water 2L: I can put 1-2 bottle cages on each bike, if you would like to carry more on the ride, bring a backpack. Let me know in the trip questions if you’d like bottle cages on the bike.
-any snacks you need
-a way to carry your water and snacks – let me know in the trip questions if you’d like to borrow a club pack.
-closed-toe shoes

I bring:
-bikes
-helmets
-tools

Driver(s) needed! I don’t have a car, so this trip can’t happen without a driver – drivers get priority off the waitlist and gas reimbursement + 50% tip! Please let me know about your bike carrying abilities if you have a car.