Priddis to Leighton plus Coal Mine Rd, Int, 52km, 600m, RichardThorpe

RIDE - LEVEL:  Intermediate for some steep hills and rapid descents (7%.)  See elevation profile with the map on the website posting.

Coordinator:  Richard

(403-978-6683, rsvp9999@yahoo.com)

Distance:  52 km

Elevation Gain:  600 m

Pace: slow up, fast down, avg 22-24, patience req'd. as we regroup and enjoy the day.

E-Bikes allowed:  Y

Parking: Please park in the lot indicated in this google map link. Campground Parking

(across the road from the hockey rink and library, immediately west of the strip mall shopping.)

Provisions: Bring food and water.  And a bright flashing taillight if you have one.  Restrooms at the start and destination.

Guests: (Please contact the ride coordinator.)

Please be ready to ride 15 min. before start for a briefing in the campground lot.

Route: 

We go south on Priddis Valley Rd, traversing a quiet tree lined ridge, left onto Plummers, cross the 22 and traverse another ridge south.  We then climb past a small lake and the site of Ty's Cabin (Heartland).  Another climb gets us to Leighton Art Centre for lunch. (Picnic tables, pink chairs, and a view of the Rockies.) No food available, bring your own.

On the return we have some long descents, then back across 22, along Plummers, north on 240 ST. with a side trip to the pavement end on Coal Mine Rd.  Back to 240 ST. and north to our start.