Intermediate Challenge Course

Name:	Intermediate Challenge Course
Back to:	Bearlodge Mtn Bike Race

Total Distance:	17.7 miles
Total Climbing:	3657 feet elevation gain
Details:	All participants will start at Reuter Campground TH, all will proceed up Reuter trail, take a right out of Reuter Trail head down the small hill (you will see a tan shed), then climb up the road up to Reuter Springs- take right and climb up Bitch Pitch.. Upon exiting Bitch Pitch you will see the entrance to the Edge trail on you right ,(singletrack) follow the Edge Trail and course markings all the way( you will be heading east..) then you will come out of the Edge on to a (fireroad/two track) proceed downhill staying to the right… to the turn at Sundance Trail go left - you will then see the turn for the Luge follow the Luge to the Watertank Junction; It’s a downhill to the right onto the East Fork Quarry trail then go left-- where you will begin and ascend up the trail to the Saddle (also known as Coyote Ridge) where you and the expert riders will head off to the other side of the Bearlodge. You will then head straight across to the Tent Canyon Trail (switchbacks included) You will then proceed down the mountain and end up at a crossing go right towards Ogden Creek Trail. You will travel through singletrack and then descend across the Ogden Creek stream bed follow the trail and head up to the left, follow you markers. You will ascend up Ogden Creek trail into Ogden Canyon… Quite a view isn’t it… You will then flow your way along the trail and discover a few creek crossings, and come out near a bridge on your left, go across the bridge and travel down the two track to the Aid Station 2 at Ogden parking lot. From the parking lot you will be directed up the fire road, follow the road to the next turn which will be marked, you will then enter Upper Ogden Creek trail. Cross that bridge and head on up, You will then come out at the top, and take the LEFT onto singletrack, where you pass the cow wallows, and across the road onto the Reuter bypass …follow it down till you see the area, where you previously entered Bitch Pitch, go past that and head to Reuter Trail, you will go down the trail you came up on in the beginning of your ride, be mindful of other riders following you down and they may request a pass. Pull to the right when possible and let them go.. Down the trail to the parking lot, following the markers, to the finish.. Wicked fun…