With reports popping up that the Kenai was ridable, I wanted to check it out: starting with the Gull Rock trail. I had no idea this was mountain bikable until I came across it on some forum. It seemed do-able but not a full-days' ride so we had a plan in case we got done early.
The trail was just the right level of challenge for me, requiring some dismounts but not enough to discourage, enough smooth-and-easy to make it fun, and pleasant riding in general. I thought it was 7 miles out but after checking a map I now see it is ~5, which explains why it didn't take very long. The scenery at Gull Rock was great and the trail afforded different views: looking across at the peaks from a distance rather than being on them and it was more challenging to identify which was which. There were some campsites out there with great views on the bluff, though also evidence of plentiful wind (think flapping tent). The return ride seemed to be faster and smoother, can't figure out why.
We indeed had extra time and elected for a quick-and-easy float to try out the new toys. Sixmile creek above the canyons(not sure where they start) was our solution. The float took less than an hour, but was convenient as we had time constraints and were able to hitch a ride back to the car. It was a fun section for this noob. All-in-all we left 0830 and were back by 1600. A quick outing but it was great combo-style day.
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