Bike ride through the east valley to Echo Lake (and back) at 5:00pm

Let's ride our bikes through and past the farmland, ranches, lakes, old schoolhouses and churches in between Columbia Falls and Bigfork. It's a nice area to bike through, mostly flat terrain with small hills throughout the route. The route I like goes along Foothill Road on the way down to Echo Lake and then we'll take a different way on the trip back. Auto traffic will be fairly light.

E-bikers will be heartily greeted and warmly welcomed.

It's roughly a 37 mile route, 70/30 pavement/gravel, gravel bike or similar recommended.

Bring some layers, your helmet, water, and snacks. Wear a bright colored top. We'll ride at an intermediate pace, no lolly-gagging but not pushing it too hard. 12-15 mph average? We'll take a couple of shorter breaks along the way.

We'll meet in the parking lot in front of the Silver Bullet Bar and Casino on Highway 206 at 5:00. It's a convenient location :).