Spring is Sprung

Spring is here - officially at least. The trails are still wearing their winter clothes though. There should be mud, so bring your dancing shoes. This week we’ll meet at the top of the motorway (see location). A short downhill stretch along unsealed road to the Pipeline Track, before the muddy goodness begins. We’ll work our way along to the Burns Track where we’ll ascend to Burns Saddle. It is then the direct route up to Swampy Summit where we’ll once again glide along unsealed roads, down to the beginning of Morrisons Burn Track. Always plentiful with mud and slides, we’ll enjoy the ride down to Leith Valley Road. All that remains is a simple jog up the road back to the waiting vehicles. Headlamps still essential. Weather looks okay at the moment, but come prepared. Estimated distance of nearly 14 km and some 650 metres of ascent. See you there.