Decided to capitalize on the decent weather while I could and headed out to the Cottonwood trails for the first time last night after work. Amazing terrain. There was one, long section of just flowy, banked downhill. The uphill coming out of the parking lot was vicious with the 30 mile wind blowing into my face. The hill should have been easy but the wind would literally blow me to a stop. It was blowing so strong that when I undid the forks on the roof carrier the wind blew the bike down onto the top of the car.
Since it was my first time out there I kept it simple. I had planned on a 7 mile loop before dark but I must have missed the correct turnoff. Ended up doing about 5 miles with a few backtracks here and there. I can see that I'll be spending a lot of time out there over the next few weeks. I hear the stuff on the south side of the road is pretty good. I think I'll take a look at it this weekend.
I took a few pics to show the trail. Enjoy.
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