Cochrane to Water Valley, Adv, 86km, 833m, PattyWest

RIDE - LEVEL:  Strong Intermediate to Advanced

Coordinator:  Patty West

Distance:  86 km

Pace:  25+ km/hr

Elevation Gain:  833 m

E-Bikes allowed:  No

Sweep:  No

Paceline:  Yes (optional)

We head out on Grand Valley Road through rolling hills of open fields, gentle elevations and views of the Rockies making for a lovely ride.

Continuing north, we’ll merge onto Horse Creek Road and ride through countryside that is characterized by expansive ranches and patches of woodland to the quaint Hamlet of WaterValley. It’s a charming spot, perfect for a mid-ride break at the General Store.

On our journey back, we’ll retrace our steps on Horse Creek Road for the initial part. As we continue south on Horse Creek Road we’ll explore more of the beautiful surroundings before completing our loop back to Cochrane.