Back in the Saddle; Big Climb & Exceptional Down Hill. My legs were talking to me for not riding the past month!

The forecast had changed by the time I was driving to the trail head: 70% chance of rain. I packed a jacket and it came in handy. I was fortunate that it only rained for a short period near the end of my ride but it was a soaker. The trails were in great shape. Very loamy.
Started off with a 10 mile climb and about 3,769' of elevation gain:I rode at a moderate pace and took frequent rests to keep the cramps away. It worked, no cramps and I was feeling better later in the day.

Spring time, how sweet it is: I rode a total of about 5 miles on the parkway:

The trickle below is where I refilled my camel back. About 5,400'.

Views from the trail:

The fire tower on Green Knob is visible at the top of the mountain in the pic below.My last long downhill. You can just see my bike down the trail:

Total Mileage: 24.4 miles

Starting Elevation: 1,648' Highest Elevation: 5,417'

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Back to the Doe with a little more water 927 cfs

Gaston and I met up with Corey at the road down to the take out then we ran into James, Margret, and Micheal down by the river. There was a little over 100 cfs more water than Friday evening.

Back to Body Snatcher, thanks for taking the first 4 shots Gaston: Below I'm going over the lip of the last drop:

Margret:

At the bottom of one of the drops, as we paddled close to the beach, this goat came hopping down the rocks out of the woods:

The Doe is one of the most beautiful gorges around.

Onto the Elk to check out the Falls with high water. Gaston and Corey:

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Saturday Morning Wilson Creek Run with Gaston then an afternoon hike up to and around Hawksbill

Wilson Creek graffiti:

Gaston with an outstanding Zoolander:

Trolling for Trout! A very productive day.

Onto my Hawksbill hike:

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