MTB Ride – Advanced Beginner – Suttle Tie & Metolius Preserve

It should be peak season for fall colors and the Metolius preserve and Suttle Lake area has a good variety including the Western Larch.

We will ride the Suttle Tie trail to Suttle Lake, then head down the Lake Creek Trail to the Metolius preserve. We will ride through the preserve and then return to our starting point via forest service roads. This does require crossing HWY 20.

This is an advanced beginner ride. The trails are easy/low technical. We will ride at a little faster pace but will stop for photos.

Vaccinated only ride.

Here’s the link to the ride:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31088661

Other interesting info:
https://www.deschuteslandtrust.org/protected-lands/metolius-preserve/
https://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Documents/ForestBenefits/WesternLarch.pdf

Meet at McAllister Rd. Be ready to roll at 10am. If you have not been here before, make sure you check how long it takes to get here from your house.

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 info, then SUBMIT. If needed, please cancel in a timely manner (24 hours prior) so someone on the waitlist can ride.

*****Bella rides are “no-drop” rides and no one will be left behind. In consideration of others, we ask that you choose a ride that is close to your skill level based on the description given of the ride.

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 paid Bella member to attend.