Turner Valley Sheep River Falls Return, Int, 77km, 851m, TanyaColwell

Coordinator: Tanya Colwell

Distance: 77 Km
Pace: 22-25 kph (Intermediate) and 25kph++ (Advanced)
Elevation Gain: 851 m

Ride format: No sweep, limited stops. I am expecting riders of different speeds so the group will spread out and self-select into separate groups. My average pace will be about 27 km/h. The main stop will be on the return at Elbow Falls for a snack.

E-Bikes Allowed: Yes
Parking and Meeting Place: We start at the library/community centre in Turner Valley.

Route description:

Enjoy this hilly and scenic ride in the beautiful Sheep River Valley. We ride up the Sheep River Road (Hwy 546) to the end where we loop through the day use area and parking at the end of the road and return. On the way back, we stop at the Sheep River Falls viewpoint for a lunch break (see map; approximately 41.5 km).

As this is an out-and-back ride with an obvious route, there will be no sweep.  Be prepared to be self-sufficient, with enough food and water, and equipped and able to change your own flat tire if needed. This is bear country and consider carrying bear spray.

Social elements:

• Longer stop at Sheep Falls on the return. See the map for location.
  
• Tailgate party at Turner Valley following our ride.
  

Safety:

• Much of the route does not have cell service.
  
• Bring your own tools, spare tubes, etc.
  
• Consider bringing bear spray.
  
• We need to cross cattle guards several times.
• Bring sufficient water/electrolytes for a hot day.