Eric’s Ride Log

Erinna and I just got in from another excellent ride. Wode carpooled with us and we met up with a big group of folks at N. Mills River campground. We started at 11:45 and rode the classic laurel->pilot loop.

For now, a rollcall:

Eric K, Chris, Mike B, Kassi, Ian B, Nate, Si, Dennis, Wode, Clint S.,Erinna and myself.

map and topo:

19 miles / 4078′ of climbing

and a few photos:

Si showed up in style:

After all the rain we had yesterday one would expect N. Mills River to be running high… but I’ve never seen it like this:

Here’s part of the group heading up the 3 mile / 1000′ climb to Laurel Mountain trail.

Climbing on Laurel Mountain trail:

That’s a big group! Happy New Year everyone!

There is usually not any water at this rock at all. Today there was a creek running over it.:

Nate, Si, and Dennis at the Pilot Rock overlook:

Kassi:

and a video of Dennis crossing the creek at the bottom of Pilot Rock: