Battle Ridge EMB to Fairy Lake

Bridger Range

Today we headed up to Battle Ridge for a bike ride. Last few years we've ridden up towards Sacagawea Peak for 5 miles and then got turned back when the trail got really rocky. This time we pushed passed that section and the trail got a bit less rocky. 

Goldeneyes blooming along trail

We kept going...until we hit another steeper & rockier section. Since it was fairly short we got off & walked the bikes up to the flatter section. Once back on the bikes we just kept going up the trail. At some point it was obvious that we may as well continue all the way to Fairy Lake.

Once we reached the top & honestly thought the lake would be right there...it was not. We had to descend down a really steep section of switchbacks. At that moment we thought yep we are leaving by way of Fairy Lake Road. Neither of us wanted to climb the steep section back to the Battle Ridge parking lot. About the time we thought we should check out the map there was Fairy Lake. It has been a few years since we've been to the lake. Still a beautiful spot.

My EMB taking a well-deserved break

Bill recharging

Fairy Lake with Sacagawea Peak in the background

Streamside globemallow...stage light

 

Along Fairy Lake Road

Our ride was 16 miles long in a bit over 3 hours with 2341 feet in elevation gain. We both used a bit more power going up the steeper sections...72% eco, 21 % sport & 7% turbo with 44% battery used over the 16 miles. 

Yes, we plan to do it again & hopefully will improve our time & power used for the ride.

*click pictures to enlarge