Prologue - Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3 - Day 4 - Day 5 - Day 6 - Day 7
Columbine Hut to Graham Ranch | 36.4 miles | 9,205 ft to 8,300 ft
After a great day 3 which included quite a lot of HAB (hike-a-bike) we stuck to the main route on day 4 and got to Graham Ranch early. Early enough to grab a beer, eat a bit and head back out for some extra riding. The evening ride was one of the better rides of the week. We had to backtrack about 3 or 4 miles, but then headed out into the bush for a great 5-7 miles of single-track. The trail included some rocky drops, sandy banked turns and fun technical climbs. I wish I brought my camera for this extra ride, but part of the fun was to leave all our bags back at the hut and ride un-burdened (except for a few beers of course). We still got back to the hut before dark and just in time for dinner (one rider from our group decided to skip the extra ride).
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| Where we started a few days ago - the other side of the San Juans. |
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| After we got home Brent discovered a crack in his frame. |
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| The best parts of these trips may be the times spent sitting around and not checking your phone. |
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| We definitely hit wild-flower season. |
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| Banquet beers never tasted so good. |
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| We saw a lot of gravel in 2014 - including some in Colorado & Utah. |
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| What's the rush? |
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| The out-house seemed to stick out more than the rest. Didn't seem to bother us. |
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| The hut was on a ranch, but no one was around and the setting was great. |
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| Our view from the deck at Graham Ranch. Barely visible is a building with plumbing and hot water. Yes, showers on day 4. |
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