There are tons of options for riding in Gifford as long as all the passes are clear. Babyshoe Pass is a fun climb but can the descent can be tricky as the road gets pretty washboarded. I've ridden it a few times on a loaded bike and have always hoped to ride it one day unloaded. Sadly this won't be the time as I don't see being able to do this trip. : ( The campgrounds at Lake Takhlakh which are just north of Babyshoe Pass offer a stunning view of Mt Adams when it's clear. I'm sure you could find a place to park the cars in Packwood. Or Randle for that matter. Lake Takhlakh: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/6029150477/in/set-72157627404530358 FR 90 is a winner and connects with Babyshoe Pass. http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/6029703326/in/set-72157627404530358/ --mike
On Sunday, May 19, 2013 12:19:11 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > More poking around... perhaps a better + more seasonably appropriate > loop. > > Blue Lake Creek CG to Babyshoe Pass<http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2537006> > . > > Less climbing and lower elevation. 30 miles and tops out at 4300ft. I > haven't looked but I'd guess CG availability is similarly plentiful. > > --Smitty > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
