Gordon Smith
Gordon has contributed 3 routes spanning 226 miles of routes in Idaho.
Member since July 26, 2018.
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104 mi
gravel
Big GrinderGravel route on 22nd Pl, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho "This is a big loop. Water at Honeysuckle Campground and again at Beauty Creek Campground. Also, there is a fresh water spring on Windy Ridge. When riding up windy ridge, look for a white sign located next to a ninety degree right turn. The spring is a pipe coming out the hillside. This is great water! The climb up Blue Creek to Fernan Saddle can be removed. Trust me, after 80+ miles, Meyers Hill Road laughs heartily at you as you grind through a mile of 10-14% gradient. And, you still get to climb Blue Creek to Fernan after this effort!" |
61 mi
gravel
Coeur d'Alene/4th of July Pass/Beauty Creek/Coeur d'AleneGravel route on 22nd Pl, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho "You will notice I was challenged with my route finding today and messed up two turns. Don't do the out and back portion on 614 where I should have turned on 439. Also, don't take the right turn off of 459 like I did. Just stay on the blacktop all the way to Highway 97. HWY 97 has little to no shoulder and is a busy road. Most of the drivers were great. But, beware! It was a hot when did this ride. Water is available at Wolfe Lodge Campground and then at the Beauty Creek Campground at the bottom of the long blacktop descent. It's hand pump water station. You can also loop back to the Wolfe Lodge once you cross I-90 and refill there as well. Road 439 alone is worth the effort on this ride. Huge views and good dirt on the road. Overall, there is more pavement on this route than I generally include, however, the dirt and gravel portions on the ride are the real deal. Have fun! " |
60 mi
gravel
Loop and LoopGravel route on 22nd Pl, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho "Water available at Huckleberry Campground after crossing the river. Campground is on the right side of the road if you are following the route the way I rode it. Route finding is pretty straight forward on this one. " |