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I'm at it again DUNGENESS RIVER/GOLD CREEK PIX ~ XC at it's finest

Skookum

Skookum

bikey's is cool
Jul 26, 2002
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Certainly there are days you just want to go ride and not be bothered with the camera. I kept on naggin myself to take pictures for this ride today, in a way i really didn't wanna be bothered.

i'm really glad i did in spite of myself......


Me at the Dungness River Trail Lookout
 
Skookum

Skookum

bikey's is cool
Jul 26, 2002
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i went riding on a B.B.T.C. ride (Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club). Our local I.M.B.A. affiliated bikey group. We really couldn't have asked for better conditions, sunny in the seventies yet in the shade of the forest on the Olympic National Forest.
Definately one of the nicest rides for scenic beauty i've ever been on. My pictures really doesn't do it justice.





 
Skookum

Skookum

bikey's is cool
Jul 26, 2002
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Total elevation gain was around 3500 or so feet in around an 18 mile ride, mostly singletrack. I really don't like climbing singletrack but this trail was mostly smooth the entire way which is pretty rare for Pac. N.W. trails.

I really like this pic, i asked her if she liked it, she says her form was bad she didn't like it haha





 
Skookum

Skookum

bikey's is cool
Jul 26, 2002
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Takin a well deserved break, eatin some yum yum



Alot of singletrack climbing, i really like my new bike, i really impressed myself on how well strong i felt climbing today.

Pedal Pedal Pedal!!!!!



 
Toshi

Toshi

Harbinger of Doom
Oct 23, 2001
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that last pic in the first post is awesome! highlights the trees very nicely :thumb:
 
Skookum

Skookum

bikey's is cool
Jul 26, 2002
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Really a nice ride today, i'm giving this link out to all who participated in the ride today. Hopefully i can create some new monkeys. but certainly it was a great ride today shared with good riders, had a blast you all.:thumb:








oh and for those of you wondering where the pictures went where everyone got to descend thousands of feet of singletrack, back down what we climbed? Well the camera got stuffed in the camelback for what i define as screw sharing, it's Skookie flow down the trail time.:D
 
Skookum

Skookum

bikey's is cool
Jul 26, 2002
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Originally posted by Snacks
So Skook.....ready to lead a group out there :)

The trails look might nice :D
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Oh yah it's pretty straight forward, but the question is.... is everyone ready to follow? This trail is pretty damn close to being an epic in my book.

But i know you'd fall in love with this trail Amy, i know i dig it!:)
 
Snacks

Snacks

Turbo Monkey
Feb 20, 2003
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GO! SEAHAWKS!
Originally posted by Skookum
Oh yah it's pretty straight forward, but the question is.... is everyone ready to follow? This trail is pretty damn close to being an epic in my book.

But i know you'd fall in love with this trail Amy, i know i dig it!:)
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I can usually get a few dh riders to come along, as long as it's on a Saturday. Just give me a few to get my lugs back from my cold and I'll be down.

From the pictures it reminds me of Skookum Flats. Where is it? Near Bermerton?
 
Skookum

Skookum

bikey's is cool
Jul 26, 2002
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Originally posted by Snacks
I
From the pictures it reminds me of Skookum Flats. Where is it? Near Bermerton?
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Nope near Port Angeles.:)
Skookum Flats pales in comparison to the Dungeness River trail. Dungeness is less technical, but it's hands down the most pretty trail i've ridden on so far, and that's sayin alot.:) I guess at the start of Gold Creek trail (Yes another Gold Creek trail on that side) there are a bunch of Rhodedendrons but they weren't in bloom on our ride yesterday.
 
TN

TN

Hey baby, want a hot dog?
Jul 9, 2002
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very nice. I am jealsous of your singletrack & trees & mountains & your mountain streams, crisp & cool as the day they were born.:D
 
laura

laura

DH_Laura
Jul 16, 2002
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Glitter Gulch
we are going to have to come out there. i just stare at the pictures you post forever. its like another planet. i've never seen anything like it. looks like an awesomr ride once again. you have to take a camera everytime you go. when i ride my 6 mile loop with 300 feet of elevation gain and this stangnant creek that smells like stank, i pretnend i'm on one of your trails. it helps. really.:rolleyes: :p
 
pnj

pnj

Turbo Monkey till the fat lady sings
Aug 14, 2002
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Originally posted by laura
we are going to have to come out there.
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washingtons full, go home!:p

nice pics!

looks like a good time.

I may be up for a weekend mtn. bike ride soon.
 
PsychO!1

PsychO!1

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Team PsychO!, not just a clever team name.
One of my favorite rides....Very scenic.

The trail has some extremely steep climbs and does turn epic. But when you hit the top and start down the the Gold creek side...WoooHooooo!!!! Narrow, winding, single track decent. Fun stuff.

Skooks, let me know when you plan on heading back.
 
jdcamb

jdcamb

Tool Time!
Feb 17, 2002
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Dude.... Just f'n amazing pics. Cool stuff man. Thanks for sharing....jdcamb





This one in particular makes me want to go on a roadtrip to WA!
 
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Dtrain

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Apr 12, 2004
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Those are some nice trails. I wish I had trails as nice as that near me. Where exactly is this place?
Dylan
 
Skookum

Skookum

bikey's is cool
Jul 26, 2002
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Originally posted by pnj


I may be up for a weekend mtn. bike ride soon.
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Yah this was the best B.B.T.C ride i've done so far, everyone was having a good time, a wide range of riders, no real hurry, but not slug pace either.
Your always welcome, Orcas Island Mt. Constitution this Saturday.... Huckleberry Ridge Sunday the 16

Originally posted by PsychO!1

Skooks, let me know when you plan on heading back.
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i'm always down with riding with Psycho's.:thumb:

Originally posted by berkshire_rider
Rides in Pine forests kick ass.
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Douglas Fir and Cedar trees.:) We got Pine too but it's on the dry side of Washington State (east side).

Originally posted by Dtrain
. Where exactly is this place?
Dylan
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Sequim Washington on the Northeast side of the Olympic National Forest.

Originally posted by spincrazy
You're making a brother homesick. Nice. :monkey:
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Stop whining! i'm jealous that you could get to ride ROCHESTER if you wanted!!!!:mad: :p :monkey:

Yah i really find it amazing at how many people who don't take advantage of our great land around here, with whatever recreation you can choose from. I suppose that goes for alot of different places, but especially here. I know the city of Seattle like the back of my hand, but i won't hestitate to turn my back to the city as i'm heading somewhere out to the woods to ride on trails of dirt.
 
spincrazy

spincrazy

I love to climb
Jul 19, 2001
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Originally posted by Skookum



Stop whining! i'm jealous that you could get to ride ROCHESTER if you wanted!!!!:mad: :p :monkey:

Yah i really find it amazing at how many people who don't take advantage of our great land around here, with whatever recreation you can choose from. I suppose that goes for alot of different places, but especially here. I know the city of Seattle like the back of my hand, but i won't hestitate to turn my back to the city as i'm heading somewhere out to the woods to ride on trails of dirt.
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Rochester is on the agenda. Road trips are harder to come by when you work 6 days a week and living in Manhattan. I was chatting with a buddy on the phone about Devils Gulch tonight. Ever been? outside of Leavenworth.... Kaches Ridge... St. Helens, Sequim, Bellingham, Anacortes, Mt Constitution, Rat Pack, Tiger, damn, so many. Good riding in Washington, beautiful place. PNW rules. We'll have to go on a ride sometime. I miss real mountains.
 
Skookum

Skookum

bikey's is cool
Jul 26, 2002
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Originally posted by spincrazy
Rochester is on the agenda. Road trips are harder to come by when you work 6 days a week and living in Manhattan. I was chatting with a buddy on the phone about Devils Gulch tonight. Ever been? outside of Leavenworth.... Kaches Ridge... St. Helens, Sequim, Bellingham, Anacortes, Mt Constitution, Rat Pack, Tiger, damn, so many. Good riding in Washington, beautiful place. PNW rules. We'll have to go on a ride sometime. I miss real mountains.
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Yah i've done the gulch, i really like Mission Ridge.
Welp if you ever find yourself back look me up, but i mean if you're having problems getting up to Rochester.......:p
 
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