B.P. [😇&😈] – Walker Road + “Fourth Lee Loop”

Happy Spring (almost)!!! I've arranged for the exceptional Prescott weather to continue into springtime, so it will be perfect for a climb up Walker Road! En route, we'll take the traditional loop through Lynx Lake South Shore before heading up to "the mailboxes," then we'll come back down again for a quick visit to the North Shore and a return to Panera. To lead things off, there's also an optional warmup climb up Lee Boulevard to the "top" of the Ranch subdivision before heading over to Walker.

Details: We will leave from the Panera parking lot to circle around behind the Gateway Mall, then pick up Palmer into the Ranch neighborhood. Those who wish can then head UP to do the so-called “Fourth Lee Loop” – via Lee Blvd., West Lee, Mystic Canyon, West Lee (again), and Morning Glow Way – then ride over to Walker Road. (Those who wish to skip this part of the ride can simply head over to Walker by continuing directly from Morning Glow across Lee onto Murphy Way to access Liese Drive.)

Then, everyone will cycle up Walker, riding into the South Shore area to regroup at the restrooms. After a brief stop, we will continue on up to the end of the pavement (i.e., the mailboxes at the “top” of Walker Road) before heading back downhill – mostly – for a return to the Panera parking lot (with a quick detour into the North Shore area of Lynx Lake).

The total distance is about 27 miles, with approximately 2,700 feet of climbing – although skipping the preliminary “warmup loop” will, of course, somewhat reduce both the distance and the amount of climbing. As usual, there will be a number of regroupings on this casual no-drop ride.

Helmets are required, lights are HIGHLY recommended, and earbuds are discouraged. E-bikes are welcome. Plan to come out on Sunday morning and join us!