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TruF
02-23-08, 03:15 PM
Hi all,

In April a bunch of family is going to rent a house just outside of Jackson. We are considering bringing our bikes and have varying levels of experience. Any nice recreational/family riding spots in the Jackson-Sutter Creek areas? I recall seeing some nice backroads with wineries a few years back, but I wasn't cycling back then so don't have any sense of if it's safe to ride.

Thanks in advance for your help!

tprevost
02-23-08, 06:19 PM
Hi all,

In April a bunch of family is going to rent a house just outside of Jackson. We are considering bringing our bikes and have varying levels of experience. Any nice recreational/family riding spots in the Jackson-Sutter Creek areas? I recall seeing some nice backroads with wineries a few years back, but I wasn't cycling back then so don't have any sense of if it's safe to ride.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Shoot, I could help you out if you were headed a bit south of there... I'll see if I can dig up any info on that area and post again!
humboldt'sroads
02-24-08, 11:24 AM
The surrounding wine country is very nice, and relatively uncrowded. Roads are narrow with no shoulders though. Anywhere in the foothills is A+++ riding, but may not be the best for young kids. Look for state parks/campgrounds in the area; they'll usually feature a couple miles of uncrowded road and good scenery. I know you'll not be too far from Big Trees SP. Take a ride there with the kids one day; a kinetic wine tour another day.

TruF
02-29-08, 09:11 PM
Thanks, tprevost and humboldt'sroads! I like the sound of Big Trees State Park AND that kinetic wine tour. ;)