Springbank to Jumping Pound Gas Plant Loop, Int, 61km, 646m, VicUrban

Road Ride: Intermediate

Coordinator: Vic Urban

Distance: 61 km

Elevation: 646 m

Pace: 22-25 km/h

E-Bikes: yes

Parking: Springbank for All Seasons soccer field parking

We will park on the west side of Range Road 33 using the parking lot for the soccer fields.  There isn't enough visitor parking in the usual paved parking lot as it is a school day.

This ride to the gas plant is quite challenging. There are four climbs of significance to keep your legs trained for the upcoming Highwood Pass rides. The high points of this tour give us great views of the valleys and the snow-capped mountains to the west.

We will stop at the picnic tables by the gas plant for a social lunch. Bring a sandwich or an energy bar or something of your choice. You will have to bring ample water and food as there is nothing available on this ride.

There is 4.8 km of gravel road on this route after we cross highway 22 on Springbank Road but it is smooth and hard packed. (There is also 100 metres of gravel on Hackamore Trail through the golf course which we missed due to the wind on the Spring Fling)

Bring your lawn chair for a tailgate party at the end.

Park in the soccer fields parking lot (gravel) on the west side of Range Road 33, across the road from Springbank School as noted above.