We did the Blues to Blacks then back to the Blues. There was some serious hike a bike involved. The 29er was sweet. It climbed great and rolled over stuff very efficiently. I pulled off two difficult uphill moves that are usually hit or miss for me. I cant say I ever really missed my full suspension except maybe at the very end of the ride. I think this may have been as much due to the trail selection as the bicycle. We dropped down some smooth sweet single track trails!
Below is the parkway back towards 128, Heartbreak, etc.:
Below is the parkway towards Curtis Creek, Linville / Table Rock: