Day trip to Blue Mound Park in Blue Mounds, WI on Sunday October 9th for the day. We plan to leave the QCA at 7:30 AM. I have room for one more person and bike on the Subaru.
Blue Mound is a technically and physically challenging park. While not suitable for very new riders, anyone with some mtn biking experience under their tires will be OK. Anything overly challenging can always be walked!! I have done plenty of "hike-a-biking" at Blue myself and I suspect I'll be doing some when I go up in October -- the hills challenge me and the technical stuff keeps bringing me back for more. The WDNR website describes Blue trails:
More than 15 miles of off-road, singletrack bike trails are carved into the hilly terrain for enthusiasts willing to take the challenge. The Overlode, Basalt and Pepper, Chert Dip, Gneiss and Smooth, and Holy Schist (*this one rocks technically!!!) trails offer spectacular views of the dolomite and chert outcroppings and challenges cyclist’s bike handling skills. The trailhead is at the pool parking lot.
Fees: $10 vehicle parking fee per day for out of state vehicles and a $4 daily trail pass (too late to buy an annual pass).
Here's the WDNR website: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/bluemound/
Don't forget about the Grumpy Troll in Mt. Horeb (http://www.thegrumpytroll.com/) for post-ride camaraderie, nutrition and rehydration! My car WILL be going there after the ride!
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