Alpine Trail
by Mitchell Sprinsky on Aug.22, 2006, under Uncategorized
The bus drops off us at the top. Well, almost. This is the starting point of the Alpine Trail (22 miles) and for those more adventurous, an extra mileage option on Tired Mountain. I stuck with Alpine. There were a few who did the fire road climb to the trailhead. Good for them!
We head up on what looks like a newly cut in trail of beautiful singletrack for another mile.
At some point we intersect with Alpine Trail, but I couldn't tell you were. I was having way too much fun. Just pure narrow singletrack alternating between thick wooded cover and meadowy views.
The group splits apart shortly into the trail. There are three groups with the hammerheads leading the way, the gawkers (me) in the middle, and the sweepers bringing up the rear. It was a good pace for me. Definately not a technical trail, it did carry a lot of speed!
The end drops you by a beautiful covered bridge, the last nice thing you'll see as you ride the scorching blacktop five miles back to camp.
Dinner was uneventful. I ate it, but I don't remember what it was. If there was one thing I would improve, it would be the food. The beer flowed all night (Coca-Cola for me) along with entertainment on the stage.
