2.5 hr
Overview
The trail starts off with an uphill from the road. It's winding singletrack covered in loose pine needles, sticks and pine cones. The route is continuously winding, with swooping singletrack that climbs slightly more than it drops on the way out. The trail alternates between rock gardens, loamy soil surface or heavily covered in pine needles. There were a few downed trees on the trail when I rode it, but they were easy to get around. The trail eventually crosses a couple of fire roads, but signs clearly mark the trails reentry on the other side. At about mile two, you'll pass next to Strawberry Campground Trail. <br><br>At about mile 2.5, you'll come across a scenic turn-off. This viewpoint offers a great view of Icehouse. At just over mile three, you'll come to the end of the trail, which hosts a great view and an amazing spot to stop and enjoy lunch. <br><br>The whole trail can be done in less than an hour, but be prepared for the altitude, the loamy soil and other obstacles that threaten to slow your progress. This route is certainly more difficult than the average 6.5 mile groomed singletrack (hence the beginner/intermediate rating). That being said, the technical aspects of this ride are manageable by all skill levels.
Trail Stats
9.1 km
135 m
1691 m
1629 m
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Photos
Icehouse Turn
Icehouse Turn
Icehouse Viewpoint
Icehouse Viewpoint