Review Date
July 23, 2009

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 5 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: pauljolly65Q ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
I got worked riding this road today. The surface is very poor, and the crappy traction had me pushing my bike several times--probably a half-mile total. I kept at it, thinking that the summit (being the highest point in Sonoma & Napa counties) would reward me with killer views. It didn't...but carry on to Gunsight Rock and you'll see sweeping views all around. The poor traction on the way up had me thinking that this would be a one-star review. However, the scenery is great (if you can ever take your eyes off the gravel long enough to look around), you probably won't see another cyclist out there, and the views from Gunsight were excellent. The descent was fun but very quick. The year-round stream at the bottom was a great place to soak my feet before climbing up the partially-washed out paved road to the parking lot.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
I might not ride this road again--it's such a crappy climb. However, try the McCormick Addition to Sugarloaf State Park for much more fun in a smaller space. Keep your eyes out on the way in; 50m before you cross the creek, the McCormick entrance is on the left. Better trails there!