Kettle Fest
From Evergreen Trail Guide
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KETTLE FEST 2010
Last year's Kettle Fest was such a great experience, we're happy to continue what is becoming an annual tradition. Members of Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, Fat Tire Trail Riders Club, and South West Idaho Mountain Bike Association attended 5 days of camping, riding, stewardship, and fellowship. Set in the pristine Kettle Range, surrounded by a variety of sub-alpine ecosystems. Solitude, clean air, and top-shelf singletrack riding await. We're set again to hold a work party under the supervision of Dave Lent. Riders from across a vast region will converge, where we can make new friends in a relaxed campout atmosphere and actively chip in a little to help the trails out.
MTBR Press Release Kettle Fest 09
Sign up for The rides, and sign up forThe work party or RSVP Kelowna7@hotmail.com.
RIDES/DATES
- ATTENTION:
Read each ride description carefully to determine if your fitness level is appropriate for each ride. On most rides we will be splitting into groups with a wide range of pace and length of ride. All options require an intermediate skill and good fitness level as there are many singletrack climbs, technical trail sections, with an altitude averaging 5000'. You are advised to bring a radio, we will be using channel 5.5. No riders who stay within the group are left behind, riders who choose to leave the group must personally inform a ride leader. Ride start times will be set for 10 a.m. each morning, but are subject to change, if you are coming in for an individual ride or just the work party it is recommended you show up at Jungle Hill Camp over an hour early to ensure you make the group.
- Wednesday July 14 THIRTEEN MILE TRAIL
STARTING FROM BEARPOT TRAILHEAD Out and Back along Bear Pot Trail and Thirteen Mile trail.
18+ miles. Ride starts and ends at the Bearpot Trailhead. We will be meeting at the Jungle Hill campground (see directions to campground) before heading out to the trailhead.
The Bearpot trail is a short climb through forest. The Thirteen Mile trail is a rolling trail that is somewhat primitive but has many open areas with views.
- Thursday July 15 KETTLE CREST NORTH
STARTING FROM OLD STAGE COACH TRAILHEAD to Kettle Crest North to Sherman Pass and down Sherman Trail to Jungle Hill campground
21 miles. Start point is at the Old Stage Coach trailhead accessed by Albian Hill Rd #2030.
The ride starts with an easy climb up to the Kettle Crest trail followed by a steep push up to Copper Butte. The Kettle trail is rolling with a few awesome vistas along the way. The finish is a fun descent down the Sherman Trail.
- Saturday July 17 JUNGLE HILL LOOP
STARTING FROM JUNGLE HILL CAMPGROUND Sherman Tie to Kettle Crest North descending down Jungle Hill. Along the way we climb up and do a quick Columbia Mt. loop.
18 miles 3000 +/- cumulative elevation. Shuttle option for some to shave 4 miles and 1000 feet elevation climb. Ride starts at Jungle Hill/Sherman Tie Trailhead. Less than 2 miles down from Sherman Pass take a left on Albian Hill Rd#2030. Follow road for .6 miles to the sign at the edge of the gravel pit. From there go .2 miles to the campsite area, super easy to find.
A nice climb thru wooded forest. Beautiful vistas, and a variety of subalpine ecosystems. Wild flowers are abundant. A dip down, then another challenging climb up to Jungle Hill. Followed by a ripping descent thru open areas followed by switchbacks down to finish the loop. The Shangri-La of bike trails?
- Sunday July 18 SNOW PEAK CABIN
STARTING FROM JUNGLE HILL CAMPGROUND Kettle Crest South starting at Sherman Pass, to Snow Peak Cabin to Barnaby Buttes
20 plus miles 2500' climb 3500' descent. Optional shuttle pickup from Jungle Hill Campsite, there will be a shorter ride, that will do the trail as an out and back splitting off with the main group, turning back at Snow Peak Cabin. An advanced group that will start from Jungle Hill camp, and continue towards and possibly up to Barnaby Buttes.
The landscape of the Kettle Crest South is very picturesque. The 1988 White Mtn. Fire burnt 20,000 acres on either side of the trail. Smooth singletrack in wooded areas, exposed rocky suspension challenging technical, and awe inspiring views of wildflower meadows and rolling hills.
Remember to sign up for rides!
WORK PARTY
July 16, we'll be working with Forest Service Recreation Specialist Dave Lent. An after meal BBQ will be provided by Evergreen, along with swag provided by sponsors.
Remember to sign up for the work party!
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
- Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
- Fat Tire Trail Riders Club
- US Forest Service
- New Belgium Beer
- Hermosa Tours
- Ridemonkey.com
- Diamondback Bicycles
DIRECTIONS TO CAMPOUT
Jungle Hill Campground
Inbetween the small towns of Republic and Kettle Falls, less than 2 miles NE of Sherman Pass on Highway 20. Head North on Albian Hill Rd#2030. Follow road for .6 miles to the sign at the edge of the gravel pit. From there go .2 miles to the campsite area, super easy to find. Will plant a sign at Albian, as well as at the Campground road. The campground provides a single bathroom, fire pits, and tables. Water is accessible from a creek but requires treatment. Supplies can be replenished from stores in or near the towns of Republic, and Kettle Falls. Colville is the largest town and is about a half hour drive from camp.
Recommended Route From Seattle (This most scenic route is Hank the Horse recommended and approved)
90 East * Exit 151 to 283(Ephrata) * @ Soap Lake take 17 North * Head East on 2 Past Coulee City, Stay left on 155 North to Grand Coulee * Past the Dam and into Reservation take right onto Nez Perce St. which turns into Cache Creek Cutoff * at T take right on Cache Creek Rd heading East * At T take left on 21 heading North to Republic
