Lochend Ponds Gravel, Adv, 50km, 500m, HeatherOpseth

Coordinator: Heather Opseth

Level: Upper intermediate to advanced gravel riders

Distance: 52 km

Elevation Gain: 536 m

Pace: 18-20 kph average speed -- equivalent to 25-27 kph road ride. We will keep the group together throughout the day. You are free to ride at your own pace on the longer hills, and regroup with everyone again at the top. 

Route:

Join me on a fun and social ride around the scenic gravel roads, tracks, lakes, and ponds surrounding Lochend Road, North of Big Hill Springs. On a clear day, we can see the mountains from some parts of the route. 

Some short sections have clay surfaces that are not rideable when wet. Weather has been dry this week, so I expect everything to be good to ride. 

There are no services on this route to get food or water, so please be prepared to be fully self-sufficient.

Start and parking spot:

Turn east off Lochend Road onto Township Road 274. Park on the grassy shoulder. It is 6 km north of Big Hill Springs Road. There is no official parking lot and no facilities here so plan accordingly! 

Find it on Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZDiK6B8tqHydESay6