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Peterson Ridge MTB
August 26, 2020 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Organizers Nancy Whitlatch (925)383-3481 and Kelly Ann O’Neil (928)363-0121.
This ride will be limited to 6 riders, ourselves included, in order to stay within the Bella guidelines for social distancing. Please don’t park too close together. Masks are strongly encouraged during our pre-ride remarks, and please stay 6 feet apart then and during our rest stops.
Plan to meet at 9:30, ready to roll by 9:45. We will meet at the new and improved Peterson Ridge Trailhead parking lot that now includes restrooms. Peterson Ridge Trail is a well maintained single track, crossing forest roads, and dry creek beds strewn with rounded cobble. The trail is constructed of west and east legs, with connector trails in between, like a ladder with rungs. The intersections are well marked with numbered posts that correspond with the trail map. The PTR West posts are numbered with Odd numbers; the PTR East posts are numbered with Even numbers.
We will ride up PRT West to the lookout. From there we can decide how much further we want to go. We’ll cross over the connector trail we chose and start back down PRT East to the start. This is an Advanced/Beginner ride. We will take the trails that are less technical when possible. Route length will be adjusted according to the ability of the group, 12-15 miles, and we will go at a conversational pace.
Peterson Ridge Trail Map: https://www.sisterstrails.org/resources/Documents/Newspaper_PRIDGE_0215WEB.pdf
There are additional trail maps at the trailhead.
No guests are allowed on this ride. You MUST be a current paid Bella member to attend.
Optional: Post-ride lunch at Eurosports….bikes and beer for those who are interested.