So I have a lot of road miles. I do 20miles a day on week days and 100 or more on weekends.

Outside of Saturday I do very few group rides now. I get really board on solo rides and I don't have much to look at. Anyways I thought about getting a mountain bike as I have good area's to ride and a lot of trails.

Anyone else in the same boat? Went from road to mountain biking? I mean Ill prob do both but..
Any first time suggestions or is getting into it about the same as road biking?

As far as money I can drop a good 2-3k on bike.
Trek, Cannondale and Felt are the most common here.
I can always order any bike from the store of course.