Between work, kid activities, and trying to get my basement finished, I just haven't been able to get out onto the dirt as much as I want. Last night I had a few hours, so I loaded up the pup, and we headed to Saratoga to run up Israel Canyon to the radio towers. It's a pretty easy drive, but still fun.
I turned off of the main access road just before the towers, and ended up taking the north end of Lake Mtn Communications Road up to the towers. It's a narrow shelf road that had a bit of a pucker factor to it at a few points, but otherwise it was a fun climb. Final push to the towers had some ledges to climb, and the trees were a bit close for comfort. If you decide to do the same climb, I took the pinstripes so you won't have to.
We hung out at the top for a bit taking in the views, then headed back down the mountain. The puppy handled the ride like a champ, so we split a treat at Maverik on the way home. Much-needed ride in the dirt, and while it helped, only made me want to get out on the trails again asap.
I turned off of the main access road just before the towers, and ended up taking the north end of Lake Mtn Communications Road up to the towers. It's a narrow shelf road that had a bit of a pucker factor to it at a few points, but otherwise it was a fun climb. Final push to the towers had some ledges to climb, and the trees were a bit close for comfort. If you decide to do the same climb, I took the pinstripes so you won't have to.
We hung out at the top for a bit taking in the views, then headed back down the mountain. The puppy handled the ride like a champ, so we split a treat at Maverik on the way home. Much-needed ride in the dirt, and while it helped, only made me want to get out on the trails again asap.
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