Starting Location - Hazel Light Rail Station parking lot (across from Nimbus Winery). Changed due to activities at the Aquatic Center and local construction.

Back by popular demand - truly a beginner or novice dirt ride. If you have only ridden your mountain bike a few times, this is the ride for you. The ride will begin at the Fish Hatchery and go along the east side of Lake Natoma along the dirt trails up to Folsom. The trails are mostly dirt, with some pavement. No long climbs - all the hills are short and not very high. It is a great place to start learning some shifting and braking skills in the dirt. Total ride length is 10 miles (5 miles up and 5 miles back). Ride will take about 2 hours with rests stops as needed along the way. We will have a quick rest break at Karen's Bakery at the halfway point.

We will meetup at 8:15 and be ready to roll at 8:30.

Please bring a bike in good working order. This trail is also acceptable for hybrid bikes, in case you do not have a mountain bike. We can hit Starbucks after the ride if anyone wants to.

Further, we can ride it more than once if there is interest in doing animal miles.

Helmets are required for this ride and bring water. Also suggested you dress for the weather (warmly and wear full fingered gloves as well). HEAT, RAIN, TORNADOES, FLOODS, SNOW, WIND, SLEET, HAIL AND SUN WILL NOT CANCEL THIS RIDE. If you have any questions or are running late, please call me at 747-8651.