Lake County Dirt Church |
|
Route Overview
A short endorphin induced sermon to keep the "Sunday scaries" away.
Route Details
Other routes by Reed Sallans
Saturday Special
41
mi
4,663
ft
Enjoy an off-pavement route and quick escape from Missoula with late morning start and afternoon or sunset finish.
Enjoy an off-pavement route and quick escape from Missoula with late morning start and afternoon or sunset finish.
(less)
Poe Meadow Overnighter
17
mi
919
ft
Poe Meadow overnighter. Quick bike-camping trip to the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area in the Lolo National Forest. Missoula, Montana.
Poe Meadow overnighter. Quick bike-camping trip to the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area in the Lolo National Forest. Missoula, Montana. (less)
Washington County wiggle
68
mi
3,504
ft
Park’n ride from downtown Brenham, Texas. The county seat of Washington County, Brenham is Fredri... more
Park’n ride from downtown Brenham, Texas. The county seat of Washington County, Brenham is Fredricksburg of East 290, this route will have you convinced the rolling fast terrain of the Black Land Prairie is worth the visit.
Late March - early May is the best time to enjoy the wildflower blooms and rambunctious spring calves to cheer you on from the otherside of the barbed-wire. October to February is also a great time to get a good ride in out here.
Road conditions can change after hard rains
Ride in either direction. Mixed surfaces, 32mm are plenty.
The Weiss Store is NOT a store, just a photo-op worth stopping for as you roll across Hwy. 390.
Midway-ish is the Lueckemeyer Store, a true Lone Star State gem. It’ll have all you need.
If your legs are feeling good, pull into Washington County on the Brazos for a flash back to your 7th grade history textbook.
(less)
Park’n ride from downtown Brenham, Texas. The county seat of Washington County, Brenham is Fredricksburg of East 290, this route will have you convinced the rolling fast terrain of the Black Land Prairie is ...more
Park’n ride from downtown Brenham, Texas. The county seat of Washington County, Brenham is Fredricksburg of East 290, this route will have you convinced the rolling fast terrain of the Black Land Prairie is worth the visit.
Late March - early May is the best time to enjoy the wildflower blooms and rambunctious spring calves to cheer you on from the otherside of the barbed-wire. October to February is also a great time to get a good ride in out here.
Road conditions can change after hard rains
Ride in either direction. Mixed surfaces, 32mm are plenty.
The Weiss Store is NOT a store, just a photo-op worth stopping for as you roll across Hwy. 390.
Midway-ish is the Lueckemeyer Store, a true Lone Star State gem. It’ll have all you need.
If your legs are feeling good, pull into Washington County on the Brazos for a flash back to your 7th grade history textbook.
(less)
Seely Figure 8
40
mi
2,592
ft
A classic Montana gravel experience and lite off-pavement adventure that is enjoyable at any pace. Tame, but just enough to make you feel out there.
A classic Montana gravel experience and lite off-pavement adventure that is enjoyable at any pace. Tame, but just enough to make you feel out there. (less)
The Southern Cabinets: Halfway to Happy
115
mi
5,241
ft
At 115 miles this route is a quintessential weekend warrior expedition; just enough to satiate th... more
At 115 miles this route is a quintessential weekend warrior expedition; just enough to satiate the appetite of the adventurous but attainable enough to ride in two days. The southern Cabinet Mountains
Best ridden clockwise; the first twenty miles is westward on a quiet highway along a gentle giant that is the Clark Fork River. Take a dip in Vermillion Bay before turning north on to Blue Slide Road, for a steady but manageable twenty-two mile climb. There are a few opportunities as you ascend to filter water and fill your bottles, as you get closer to the pass there are good picnic spots to stop a snack and stretch the legs.
The descent is just as good as the climb, another twenty-miles down on good dirt, it won’t be long before you reach the Thompson River State Forest. Dirt roads stretch like a web around Loon Lake and the Upper Thompson chain of Lakes. First come first serve camping is available at dry sites around each lake.
Happy’s Inn, an eclectic regional gem, blossoming out of the middle of nowhere on Highway 2, this is the only service on the route. A full service, bar, cafe, and gas station, you can get your fix here. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Happy’s Inn is what makes this overnight possible without having to pack a kitchen on your bike.
The second half of the ride is along the Thompson River, though it trends mostly down hill there is still a considerable amount of pedaling to get you back to Thompson Falls to throw down a large plate of diner food at Minnie’s Cafe or reward yourself with some ice-cream at Scotchman's Cafe.
(less)
At 115 miles this route is a quintessential weekend warrior expedition; just enough to satiate the appetite of the adventurous but attainable enough to ride in two days. The southern Cabinet Mountains Be...more
At 115 miles this route is a quintessential weekend warrior expedition; just enough to satiate the appetite of the adventurous but attainable enough to ride in two days. The southern Cabinet Mountains
Best ridden clockwise; the first twenty miles is westward on a quiet highway along a gentle giant that is the Clark Fork River. Take a dip in Vermillion Bay before turning north on to Blue Slide Road, for a steady but manageable twenty-two mile climb. There are a few opportunities as you ascend to filter water and fill your bottles, as you get closer to the pass there are good picnic spots to stop a snack and stretch the legs.
The descent is just as good as the climb, another twenty-miles down on good dirt, it won’t be long before you reach the Thompson River State Forest. Dirt roads stretch like a web around Loon Lake and the Upper Thompson chain of Lakes. First come first serve camping is available at dry sites around each lake.
Happy’s Inn, an eclectic regional gem, blossoming out of the middle of nowhere on Highway 2, this is the only service on the route. A full service, bar, cafe, and gas station, you can get your fix here. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Happy’s Inn is what makes this overnight possible without having to pack a kitchen on your bike.
The second half of the ride is along the Thompson River, though it trends mostly down hill there is still a considerable amount of pedaling to get you back to Thompson Falls to throw down a large plate of diner food at Minnie’s Cafe or reward yourself with some ice-cream at Scotchman's Cafe.
(less)
Pipestone Pursuit
28
mi
2,798
ft
A shorter route in the Methow Valley that gets you out from the hustle and bustle of Winthrop, ta... more
A shorter route in the Methow Valley that gets you out from the hustle and bustle of Winthrop, taking you on a tour of some spectacular canyons in the Okanagan. This is an ideal road trip pit stop to shake out the legs. (less)
A shorter route in the Methow Valley that gets you out from the hustle and bustle of Winthrop, taking you on a tour of some spectacular canyons in the Okanagan. This is an ideal road trip pit stop to shake o...more
A shorter route in the Methow Valley that gets you out from the hustle and bustle of Winthrop, taking you on a tour of some spectacular canyons in the Okanagan. This is an ideal road trip pit stop to shake out the legs. (less)
Florence 50
50
mi
2,609
ft
Bitteroot 50/50 Road/Gravel. Can be ridden in either direction, services in Florence and Stevenville.
Bitteroot 50/50 Road/Gravel. Can be ridden in either direction, services in Florence and Stevenville. (less)
The Austinite
15
mi
396
ft
Locals ramble of central Austin.
Locals ramble of central Austin. (less)
Upper reaches of Missoula County
69
mi
5,499
ft
Experience the some of the finest off-pavement riding the Treasure State has to offer; though this route is just a day ride, it will scratch the itch of a multi-day adventure.
Experience the some of the finest off-pavement riding the Treasure State has to offer; though this route is just a day ride, it will scratch the itch of a multi-day adventure. (less)
Skalkaho Scramble
56
mi
4,243
ft
A nice 55(ish) mile loop out of Hamilton, Montana. This is what gravel dreams are made of.
A nice 55(ish) mile loop out of Hamilton, Montana. This is what gravel dreams are made of.
(less)
A nice 55(ish) mile loop out of Hamilton, Montana. This is what gravel dreams are made of.
A nice 55(ish) mile loop out of Hamilton, Montana. This is what gravel dreams are made of.
(less)
Upper Methow Ramble
34
mi
2,598
ft
Punchy climbs, fast dirt, and sweeping Methow Valley views make this loop a perfect spring or f... more
Punchy climbs, fast dirt, and sweeping Methow Valley views make this loop a perfect spring or fall ride in either direction and at any pace. Finish with an easy roll along the river. Don’t skip the double cone with extra toppings at Sheri’s Sweet Shoppe in Winthrop!
(less)
Punchy climbs, fast dirt, and sweeping Methow Valley views make this loop a perfect spring or fall ride in either direction and at any pace. Finish with an easy roll along the river. Don’t skip the double ...more
Punchy climbs, fast dirt, and sweeping Methow Valley views make this loop a perfect spring or fall ride in either direction and at any pace. Finish with an easy roll along the river. Don’t skip the double cone with extra toppings at Sheri’s Sweet Shoppe in Winthrop!
(less)
