Between the lakes, much of the ride threads through forests of aspen and fir that engulf a patchwork of meadows sprinkled with flowers. More impressive are the desert views that extend 100 miles from the mountain's side across Canyon Country and to distant plateaus. Get Adobe Acrobat. Rough trails require some portaging. The ford of Mill Creek can be knee-deep in early summer.
Dirt roads have variable gravel and washboards.
The trail from Oowah Lake to Warner Lake requires a short portage over blocky bedrock. You'll find the whole gamut of singletrack goodies on other sections. The ford of Mill Creek can be knee-deep, rocky, and frigid in early summer. Total gain for the day is 3,680 feet. Mid-June into October, depending on seasonal snowmelt and snowfall.