Ride Leader: Taylor Paulk
Location: Green Mountain in Bremerton, WA
Overview
This is a COED ride for intermediate/advanced riders. Riders should be comfortable on blue and black trails with climbing and technical descending.
Expect wet features, softer dirt, loose rocks, chunky/rough riding, and slick woodwork — we’ll ride at a moderate pace up and fun rip down. This is not a clinic, but a fun, supportive shred session.
Focus Trails: *This route will be around 11 miles* Tin Mine > David Connector > GM 6 > GM 17 > GM 1 > Wildcat > Beaver Pond > Plumber > Old Gold Creek > Gold Creek
Ride Details
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Skill Level: Intermediate to strong intermediate/advanced
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Ride Style: Rugged, chunky, technical. This is not smooth flowy descent. There are no large features but consistent rocks and roots to go over.
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Pace: Smooth, moderate, confident. We will take small breaks but keep it moving steady.
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Climbing: At least 1500 ft elevatoin gain. Must be confortable climbing 1500-2000 ft
Gear Checklist
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Helmet: Half-shell OK; full-face recommended for larger features
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Pads: Knee & elbow strongly recommended
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Bike: Trail or all-mountain in good working condition
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Water & Snacks: Bring hydration and small snacks
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Clothing: Dress for variable weather; layers or light rain gear
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Lights: Charged headlamp or bike light; extra batteries if needed
Location & Parking
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Trailhead: Gold Creek Trailhead Parking as seen in Trailforks.
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Green Mountain State Forest: 1464-1986 Gold Creek Rd W. Bremerton, WA 98312
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Contact: Text/Call Taylor 512-786-5314 if you have any issues or running late. Please contact me 2 hours before if you cancel.
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Directions: From Tacoma, SR 16 West > W Belfair Valley Rd > NE Bear Creek Dewatto Rd > NE Gold Creek Rd.
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Parking Pass: Discover Pass required
Weather & Cancellation
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Ride in light rain or drizzle
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Canceled/rescheduled only for heavy rain, high winds, or unsafe conditions
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Updates posted the evening before the ride if weather is uncertain
Participation, E-Bikes & RSVP
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Age & Experience: 18+ (or riding with parent/guardian)
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E-Bikes: Allowed only with ADA placard. Info: Evergreen MTB e-bike access
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RSVP & Waiver: Sign the annual waiver at Evergreen MTB Waiver before RSVP
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Cancel at least 2 hours before ride. Last-minute cancellations, call/text Taylor