The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), Chris King, CLIF Bar, and Wilderness Trail Bikes will host a Wild Ride at Grouse Ridge on July 12th-13th, 2003. This weekend-long event will feature two rides on fantastic High Sierra trails that face closure to bicycles due to potential Wilderness designation.

	Chris Bailey of Rocklin carefully descends the Grouse Ridge Trail. This trail is threatened with Wilderness closure.

On each day, we'll ride great singletrack with incredible vistas and challenging, fun technical sections. No trailwork, just great rides! If you join us for both days, camping is nearby, primitive (no facilities or toilets) and requires no reservations. Rider registration, however, is required. Registration is now closed.

On both days, the rides start at 10AM sharp. Meet near Loney Meadows (see directions below).

Grouse Ridge is west of Donner Summit near the intersection of Interstate 80 and Highway 20. It features some of the best riding in the state. For more information about the area and trails there, click here.

This event is part of the new IMBA Wild Ride program. This series of events will give mountain bikers the opportunity to ride important California trails that are threatened with Wilderness closures. Look for more IMBA Wild Ride announcements soon.

DIRECTIONS: Here is a map of the area (PDF).

From I80, take Highway 20 West. After 4-5 miles, take a right on Bowman Lake Road (look for the Sierra Discovery Trailhead sign). This turn is easy to miss, so watch carefully for it.

Follow Bowman Lake Road for about 10 miles. About 100 yards after the pavement ends, take a right at the sign for Loney Meadows. As you leave the Bowman Lake road, the dirt road you are on splits into two roads; take the left road. The meeting/camping spot is ahead about 200 yards.

Pictures of Grouse Ridge
Complete California Wilderness Information
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