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* WHO CAN/SHOULD RIDE HERE *
Everyone loves the Poo! Kickapoo is awesome! Kickapoo is for everyone!!!
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BEGINNER
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Trails 1B and 1A are arguably the best Beginner trails in our area. They are actual wooded trails with some challenge, flow and skill required and skill to be gained.
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INTERMEDIATE (A)
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Skip over Trail 1 for now and head straight to the start of Trail 9 off the Haul Road. Ride all of 9 and then hop on Trail 2. Trail 2 is fun and has a good hill to climb near the ravine. Complete all of 2 and ride Trail 3 as well. When you reach the Trail 4 marker, bail out to the HR (Haul Road) and ride back to and complete Trails 1A and 1B.
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INTERMEDIATE (B)
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Start at the beginning of Trail 2 this time. You will go in numerical order for a while... ride Trails 2, 3, 4 and 5 until you reach the Trail 6 marker. At the marker, continue left and complete Trails 6 and 7. When you reach the Trail 8 marker, veer to the right and utilize the Super D Bailout to the Haul Road. Ride the HR to the start of Trail 9. Complete 9, 1A and 1B. If you're ready for some jumps and drops, check out the Playground Loop (PL) on 5.
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INTERMEDIATE (C)
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Same start as Intermediate B, however now it is time to enjoy the awesomeness of Trail 10 (and unfortunately the big climbs on Trail 10). Start at Trail 2 again. Ride all of 2, 3, 4 and 5 until you reach the Trail 6 marker. Skip 6 for now and take a glorious right onto Trail 10. Trail 10 is a fun ride. Turns. Speed. Flow. And yes, a couple BIG climbs. Hike a bike as needed. Once completed, Trail 10 will dump you out near the end of the HR. Ride the HR all the way to the start of Trail 9. Complete 9, 1A and 1B before patting yourself on the back.
FYI Trail 10 adds nearly 5 miles, so make sure you're ready for the challenge. |
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INTERMEDIATE +
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Same start as Intermediate C, however this time when Trail 10 dumps you out at the HR, you will quickly exit the HR to the HH Connector (there is a Trail 10 marker here). You will ride about half of HH (Heaven & Hell) and end up at the start of Trail 6. Ride 6 and 7 and then decide if you want to use the Super D Bailout or you can give Trail 8 (3 Kings) a try. Finish up by hitting 9, 1A and 1B on the way back.
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EXPERT
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Same as Intermediate Plus, however incorporate all of Heaven & Hell and Trail 8. If you ride everything, you should accumulate 20+ miles.
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KICKAPOO KEY POINTS
- THE TRAILS ARE NUMBERED AND ARE WELL MARKED
- FOR OUR REGION, THE HH TRAIL IS A LEGIT BLACK. ATTEMPT AT YOUR OWN RISK
- SEVERAL DIFFERENT PARKING OPTIONS
- THERE IS A VAULT TOILET AT THE MAIN TRAILHEAD LOT
- THERE IS NO VAULT TOILET IN THE AREA I OFTEN PARK AT
- PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO BAIL OUT TO THE HAUL ROAD IF NEEDED
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