NEW INFO: San Rafael Swell 3-day BIKEPACK
Details
https://bikepacking.com/routes/swell-night-out/
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54645015
This link shows the water drop & camp locations.
This will be an intermediate bikepack with previous experience required. Due to significant sections of loose rock & sand the route requires a mountain bike (no gravel bikes).
DETAILS:
Water drops: Dale & Beth will spend Thursday dropping water at the 2 locations. Location 1 will have 5 gallon store bought containers- enough for each person to have 6L each. Location 2 will have 2 store bought bottles of water for each person. We will then drive back to pickup the containers after the ride. We will be asking you for $$ to help us with the cost of the water & gas. If you DO NOT want water dropped for you & plan on carrying all of your water, please let us know so we can calculate the amount needed correctly
Thursday night camp: Dale will post the link to campspot
Day 1: @25 miles with steep chunky climbs & descents- there will be some hike a bike. Water drop at mile 22 in a culvert. Pick up some for camp & the rest the next morn on our way out.
Day 2: @33 miles with 2 long sustained climbs & camp at top of steep hill in hidden spot. Carry enough water for that day & night.
Day 3: @20 miles - Pickup water at 2nd drop a few miles into the ride in culvert. Can choose to take Temple Mtn Rd back vs mapped route (cuts out chunky punchy climbs to mining ruins)
Please text me directly with questions: 303-981-2448