| Week of June 26-July 2, 1997 |
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Mountain biking around Yosemite Question: Are there good mountain-biking opportunities near Yosemite National Park (I know there is no mountain biking in the park)? How do I find out about trails, rentals, etc.? Nick Ranno 国产吃瓜黑料 Adviser: Biking in Yosemite is limited to roads that cars can drive, which means you’ll be fighting bumper-to-bumper traffic in the crazy days of summer. A much better option is to head south of the park to the Sierra National Forest. You’ll be amazed at the quantity and quality of biking there. Keep in mind almost all the trails in this area are as of yet unmarked and require a bit of technical expertise. Your best bet is to call the Yosemite/Sierra Fat Tire Association President Don Morton (209-683-3379). He can tell you Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides offers weekend trips throughout the summer that consist of a 35-mile slickrock and singletrack ride Saturday, followed by a 25-mile singletrack and railroad-grade ride through giant sequoias Sunday. Accommodations, food, shuttle, and guide service are included in the $225 price. Call 800-231-4575. Southern Yosemite also operates a private guide service that costs $185 per day. If you’re more of the do-it-yourselfer, Oakhurst Cycling Center (209-642-4606) in Oakhurst will rent you a relatively high-end bike with suspension for $35 a day. |
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