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Bike Hermit™ September 8, 2014, 3:51 pm
So we found the Bear Pete Trail and rode it. Here’s proof.
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Bear Pete Trail from Aileen Frey on Vimeo.
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Pete Neisen September 8, 2014, 4:02 pm
A small group of us “rode” the Bear Pete Trail portion of the Secesh Option this past weekend. I say rode in quotes because once on the single track, we had to hike a lot. Pretty much every portion of the trail that has any grade is torn up and severely rutted by motorcycle traffic making it unrideable. It was really a workout with a loaded Pugsley. While the scenery was awesome and the place we camped along the trail was really nice, I’m not sure the few patches of smooth single track will warrant a return trip.
We did it counter-clockwise, as suggested by the Bike Hermit’s video, but I am not sure that makes much of a difference. We still had to walk large portions of downhill because of the rutting and damage to the trail.
If you are planning a trip on this trail, here are some notes:
* The scenery throughout is awesome with great views.
* Even in early September, we found plenty of water along the trail. There are lots of wet creek crossings.
* We found pretty good camping with water nearby between where trail 145 branches off to the West and trail 143 branches off to the East.
* Be prepared for a hike-a-bike slog.
* Check out the nearby Burgdorf hot springs. We stayed in the rustic cabins one night and it was a great time.