C,D/5.5(6,600’) /48 EASTERN SIERRAS – BRISTLECONE PINE FOREST.

Another big Everest Challenge climb, this route takes us to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (el. 10,100'.  Option to do only 21 miles and 3,200’ of climbing. You may be charged to enter Bristlecone - bring money or your park pass.  Meet at Mendenhall Park in Big Pine, CA. at 8:15 am for a prompt 8:30 departure.  From Bishop drive 15 miles south on US-395 to Big Pine  - the park is 0.1 miles west of US-395 on Baker Creek Rd. This is a very big day to cycle up to the old wood in the heavens of White Mountain.  The Inyo Mountains are not forested, so you can see the whole thing start to finish. Gaze down on the Palisade Glaciers of the Sierra. Carry your lunch and a lot of water on the ride.   For more information contact Guy Neenan (guyneenan@gmail.com) or Dick and Donna Matthews (rmatthews1942@gmail.com)   Please let Guy or Dick know if you will be joining this ride.  This ride is co-listed with ACTC.

GPS Route:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2628986   

For more information about the entire trip go to:  http://www.bikemaster.org/campouts/eastern-sierra/index.htm