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INTERMEDIATE MTN: Swamp Wells trail out/back
May 17 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

It’s early in the season so let’s take it easy and do only one of the major climbs on the Swamp wells Trail. Starting at Bessie Butte TH off China Hat road, we’ll catch Swamp Wells trail and gradually climb 4 miles until we start to ascend the steep mile up Kesley Butte. After this 5.5 miles total climb to the summit ,we’ll ride an additional 2 miles to a sunny lunch/snack spot. We retrace the trail (mostly)back down to our cars for a total of 15 miles.
ROLLING OUT AT 9:30 AM. Meet at Bessie Butte TH 9:15.
This is a challenging climb of approx 1300′, but it should be hero dirt out there now! The lunch spot is in a section of dense beautiful trees not recently forested! And the view at the top of Kelsy is spectatular !!
***You MUST sign up to go on this ride. After you press ATTEND, be sure to fill out the “Complete Your RSVP” form with your cell number and Emergency Contact Information, then Submit. PLEASE CANCEL AT LEAST 24 HOURS BEFORE RIDE SO THOSE ON WAITLIST CAN ATTEND!
*** Check meetup by 8:00am on the morning of the ride for any updates.***
***Bella rides are “no-drop” rides and no one will be left behind. IN CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS,PLEASE CHOOSE A RIDE THAT IS SUITED TO YOUR PRESENT SKILL LEVEL FOR DESCRIBED RIDE. THANK YOU!
***If you choose to leave the group by going significantly faster, or taking a different route, you have an obligation to let the leader know. When you leave the group, you are on your own.
No guests are allowed on this ride. You MUST be a current Bella member to attend.
Organizers: Michele Farneth (541-678-3263) for questions and Beverly Medlin