If given the chance, and enough time, I usually like to pack as many activities into one weekend as possible. With the upcoming Labor Day weekend approaching, I loaded up the Crosstrek with bikes, a kayak, and the jet ski in tow. Our destination for the extended-weekend was Lake Moomaw, but my first stop along the way was the North Mountain Loop at Longdale Furnace.
The ride was arranged just the way I prefer - a long slog up a fire road to warm up the legs, followed by a ridgeline trail with sights off either side leading to a fast descent off the side on the way back to the car.
Given the rocky terrain, I believe this trail is more commonly used for hiking than mountain biking, and I did pass a few trail-users along the way. Otherwise, it was a relatively remote backcountry route.
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