After living in Pocatello for almost 27 years I had never really discovered how much fun Blackrock area is to ride. There are over 30 miles of trails with a tremendous amount of variety; nice climbs and beautiful tree covered areas. I saw a cow moose and calf while I was riding last Monday. I didn't want to get on her bad side with the calf so I kept a bit of distance and beeped my horn a couple times to get her to move on. She was in no hurry, but finally walked far enough I felt safe to pass.
The only reason I went to Blackrock to ride is there isn't much else open with all the snow we got this spring. It turned out to be a great discovery, checking out new trails I hadn't been on.
If you haven't ridden it lately, this is a great time to do so. The rain has made it lush and green with minimal dust. Later in the year it gets pretty dusty. I'm trying to get a few more pics of the newly chartered trails that I rode on Memorial Day.
I was hoping to get a lot of riding this summer adding new trails, but with the prospect of building a house, that may not happen.
What are your favorite rides? Undiscovered treasures?
Friday, May 30, 2008
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2 comments:
Being new to Pocatello, I'm not familiar with the trails here. Your site has been very informative. Especially helpful has been directions to the start of the trail-heads. Sometimes that is the hardest part.
Also, does the local BLM or forest service provide areas that are "off-limits" to riders? I'd hate to be on a trail and wade into "protected" land.
-Matt
Matt,
There are ususally pretty clear marked signs of trails off limits. The Forest Service Office is on South Fifth, just past the S. 5th interchange on the right. They have printed maps there that may have details about closed areas. All the trails I have posted are open to my knowledge.
A few of us are going to meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 21st at Justice Park at Scout Mtn to ride for a few hours, then have a BBQ at 1 p.m. Join us if you would like.
Enjoy your riding--
Rod
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