Hey folks. I'm a 43 yr old just now getting into the mtb scene. Totally out of shape but having fun trying to get the edge back. Anyway, I've been riding from Ironia Rd to Brookside and back, with only having to hop off going over the logs back onto the bridge near the elementary school.
I'd like to stay on the trail and ride to Sunrise Pond in Lewis Morris. Going down the steep hill by the horse corral, then making that 90deg turn is one thing going down, but I can't make it back up yet without hopping off. Is there hope?
Also, how technical is beyond this point? I've gone as a steep drop shortly after this corral, then a quick stream crossing to the steep drop, but haven't gone any further. Right now, that's a long uphill climb back to Coldhill Rd before going back downhill. I know it will get easier, but...
Also, are the trails in Lewis Morris much harder than what I've been on so far? I live in Mendham, so would like to frequent the park as much as possible although when I'm with my son I need something much flatter (he's 8 and on a single speed, and just learning).
BTW, the attached shows where I ended last night (was getting dark and had to get back).
Thanks all.
I'd like to stay on the trail and ride to Sunrise Pond in Lewis Morris. Going down the steep hill by the horse corral, then making that 90deg turn is one thing going down, but I can't make it back up yet without hopping off. Is there hope?
Also, how technical is beyond this point? I've gone as a steep drop shortly after this corral, then a quick stream crossing to the steep drop, but haven't gone any further. Right now, that's a long uphill climb back to Coldhill Rd before going back downhill. I know it will get easier, but...
Also, are the trails in Lewis Morris much harder than what I've been on so far? I live in Mendham, so would like to frequent the park as much as possible although when I'm with my son I need something much flatter (he's 8 and on a single speed, and just learning).
BTW, the attached shows where I ended last night (was getting dark and had to get back).
Thanks all.