No one knows the exact moment the mountain bike season will end in Southeastern Idaho. Based on the forecast for the coming week forecast the end can’t be too far away. Tony and I went to Pocatello yesterday for what was likely the last big ride of the season. We rode a loop starting and ending at City Creek with the Sterling Justice and Over the Top trails as its backbone. Total distance was about 22 miles with 2600 feet of climbing and a ride time of 3 ½ hours. Sterling Justice extends seven miles from Gibson Jack to Cusick Creek—rocky with spectacular views and some exposed sections. Its difficulty was enhanced by a significant amount of ice in shaded areas and north facing slopes. Over the Top connects Cusick Creek and City Creek with a series of tight switchbacks on each end. Both are outstanding trails and a play a significant part in Pocatello’s trail system which is the most extensive in Southeastern Idaho.
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