From Russia With Love

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Unknown

Features Downhill

This is a ride that combines a segment of the Rim Trail (T105) in addition to some forest service road grinding and an amazing descent down Lucas Canyon Trail.

You can start this ride by parking off the Sunspot Highway on a Rim Access trailhead near where Russia Canyon Road intersects the paved highway. While you can ride this loop in any direction, making a counterclockwise loop will ensure you have an amazing downhill experience on Lucas Canyon Trail.

Begin by accessing the Rim Trail (T105) and follow it south. Continue on the Rim Trail (T105) past Karr Canyon Road (FR63), until you intersect Alamo Lookout Road (FR64D). Turn onto the road and take it back to the Sunspot Highway. Cross the highway and prepare for a bit of a grind up Benson Ridge Road. Benson Ridge is a classical forest service access road but should be fairly tame to grind up on a bike.

Get off Benson Ridge Road at the Lucas Canyon Trail trailhead. At this point, prepare for a fast, technical and occasionally wet/muddy descent down to Russia Canyon Road. This is generally considered the apotheosis of the ride and where you cash in all the climbing for some fun.

At the bottom of the trail, hop on Russia Canyon Road and grind your way back up to where you parked. While not technical, Russia Canyon Road is all dirt has some open areas with great scenery and with any luck, you may even come across deer or elk.