Name: Apex Odd Day Long Route
Rating: 4.5

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Features Technical

If this is an odd calendar date, do not go through any gates that are even days only.

Overview

This scenic and technical ride follows Argos Trail, sustained climb into Pick-N-Sledge. From there, it descends Sluicebox into Hardscrabble, followed by a steady climb to the top of Enchanted Forest.

At the top of Enchanted Forest, turn around and retrace your path—climbing back up Hardscrabble and Sluicebox before descending Pick-N-Sledge and Argos.

Need to Know

There is a bathroom in the parking lot of Apex Trail.

Description

Start the Trail: From the parking lot, ride up the path, cross a small bridge, and take an immediate left through the small fenced opening to the trailhead.

Climb Argos to Pick N' Sledge: Take the first right onto Argos Trail and begin climbing. This will merge into Pick N' Sledge. When you see a gate you do not go through, take a right to stay on Pick N' Sledge. Keep climbing until you reach a trail split—take the left to continue on Pick N' Sledge.

Descend Sluicebox to Hardscrabble: Ride up and over the top. As the descent begins, stay left at the split to follow Sluicebox. Pass by the gate on the left and continue straight onto Hardscrabble.

Climb to Enchanted Forest: Begin a more gradual climb up to the top of Enchanted Forest. Stop at the gate entrance of Enchanted Forest and turn around. You'll take the exact same route up and over the mountain and back down to the trailhead.