Rattlesnake Ledge
Yesterday I took the bike to the Cedar Falls trail head and biked east on the PTC. My legs felt heavy. I was worried that something was wrong. So I turned around only about 2.5 miles out. And the instant I started going west I realized what the problem actually was: PTC east is uphill. I have hiked it many times and I never noticed the slight grade. I was pedaling along thinking it was flat. I will go back next week with this in mind, gear down a little and go much farther.
Plus, I ordered a pair of shorts with a padded seat. Even though I stuffed some foam rubber underneath the seat cover it was still a bit uncomfortable.
I will get this biking stuff right (only done it 3 times so far) and add to my outdoor toolbox. Plus, I have an inflatable kayak and I will take that out.
When I got back to the car I stowed the bike and did a little hike around the area, so I wound up doing about 8.25 miles total.
Rattlesnake Lake is kind of low right now:
The Lake
Track below.
Track