Long time readers have read about my rides. I have ridden the cream of the crop marquee trails throughout the US during this odyssey. Along the way I rode unknowns locally known, something that is where to take riders to show the goods of your area. Last year in Arkansas I got passed on to several local groups riding local stashes. Riders encountered are almost always local, they might know the history of the trail which is enlightening to me. I share my stories and lessons learned. Local undiscovered good stuff can be better than the marquee rides even in that area. I have shown you mine, now I am asking you to show me yours.
My question: What is the signature local ride in your area that you really like and ride often? Perhaps I could share my experience riding that trail. Please match your recommendation to my riding skills.
OK, my turn.
For Spokane area I recommend MT Coeur d’Alene for backwoods legacy trail riding. Closer in is Beacon which is a warren of trails offering challenges. Riverside Park is a place to pedal w/ literally miles of trails to wear you out. MT Spokane has big elevation gain w/ fun descents.
You drove right past some phenomenal trails when you went over Lost Trail Pass!
Here in Salmon, ID Discovery Hill gets us on singletrack as early as March and as late as December depending on weather.
Then we move up to the highcountry and Twelvemile-Lime Cr.; several great rides on the Continental Divide Trail; Butcherknife Ridge.
Further south, near Leadore, ID, Big Timber Creek has a great trail around Yellow Peak.
More info and maps on the signature website and skidmap.com.
Love your blog! I hope to follow your tracks when I retire!