Little Mountain Park Ride

Overview

From the trailhead, the Nature Trail makes a great warm-up as it travels across a bridge to the start of Cairn. There's just a touch of climbing before this trail levels out to wind through ferns and new-growth forest. <br><br>At the intersection with La-Z-Boy, head to the right for a bit of descending that fades into a rolling climb. There are some mild tech spots and pinch-points before a gravelly climb ends at a crosswalk next to the Entrance Trailhead. Across the road is the Hop Connector, and don't worry if you notice a "hikers only" sign, as this applies to a different trail.<br><br>Riders will immediately leave Hop Connector to follow Rooty as it winds along the contours of the hill. Despite the name, there are almost no roots on this trail, and the dirt is quite smooth, albeit steep. Sight lines are tight in this lower section, so be aware of descending trail-users.<br><br>Pretty soon, Rooty levels through open trees with a view of the road below that lends the narrow singletrack a nice "elevated" feeling. The side-hilling continues with the occasional rocky spot as Rooty heads to the intersection with Huff-N-Puff.<br><br>Huff-N-Puff opens with a small root-lunge before the classic singletrack climbs off on a steady grade. There are few obstacles on this trail, making it an agreeable workout rather than a technical challenge. Near the top, the grade backs off before reaching the intersection with the Service Road.<br><br>Take a right on the wide gravel road that circles around the mountain. Riders will see glimpses of Mount Vernon in the distance before the road narrows and is replaced by Sidewinder at an unmarked intersection. Just keep heading straight and it will work out.<br><br>Sidewinder really hits its stride as it follows a series of tightly packed switchbacks that lead to the summit after passing the top of Bonnie and Clyde's. These turns are so closely wound that it can make progress feel slow even though the easy elevation gain allows for quick going. There's a fair share of rock mixed into th

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Pedaling along the Bonnie and Clyde's Trail at Little Mountain Park, Mount Vernon, WA.

Pedaling along the Bonnie and Clyde's Trail at Little Mountain Park, Mount Vernon, WA.

Turn from Down South onto Upper Surfers Way

Turn from Down South onto Upper Surfers Way

The remains of Bonnie and Clyde's old getaway ride

The remains of Bonnie and Clyde's old getaway ride

Entry of Pitch and Roll

Entry of Pitch and Roll

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