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| Cold Springs/ Thomes Pocket Mountain Bike Trail |
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Length:
16 Miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Reservation:
No
Season:
Mid-Spring - Mid-Fall
From Paskenta, 1-5 to Corning. West on Corning Road from Corning to Paskenta. In Paskenta, take the right fork which is the M2 recreation road also known as forest road 23N01. Go past Whiskey Saddle, past the end of the pavement, past Howell Saddle, always staying on the main road (there are numerous smaller roads to the right and left). 25 miles from Paskenta you will arrive at Cold Springs Station. There is a drinking fountain and a parking lot there.
Location Information
GENERAL INFORMATION: This ride begins at Cold Springs Station, travels northwest on forest road 23N01 and ends at the Thomas Pocket campground. Forest road 23N01 is a medium to low maintenance road and consists of numerous switch backs that dip into many small canyons. This full day ride challenges even the hardiest cyclist and requires that riders be in top shape and are prepared for overnight camping if necessary. Camping is available in an undeveloped campground at Thomas Pocket.
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