Devil's Gulch, the best mountain bike ride in Washington, continues to deliver the goods this summer. The road to the main parking area is still washed out, so you have to go to the base of the Red Devil trail (past the crazy guy's collection of cars, dogs and garbage). We started on the Red Devil trail for a little 1000' warm up, then up the road 13 miles to the start of the trail proper. It was a perfect 75 degree Saturday and although we didn't start until about 3:00, there was plenty of light and it cooled as we climbed up. The trail has been well maintained and improved in the lower section, where it was deteriorating on the steep hillside.
Sunday we drove to Naches and the Little Bald Mountain ride. We parked near the Sawmill Flat campground (Hwy 410, Milepost 91), and rode up road 7106 to the trail (196?). A bit rocky to start, then some ridge riding, but some of the fastest, smoothest downhill rewards you at sections near the top and bottom. A cloudy day with the temp about 70, but dry and fast. Great views as you descend the ridge on the trail.
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