Chicken Dinner Trail – Arkansas Hills Trails – Day 3
Up early and rested and breakfast at Evergreen in Buena Vista.
With a redoubled effort, today was a victory over mind. The same initial trails were taken easily, and to my surprise I went far beyond my planned ride and completed the new Chicken Dinner trail. Completed only last year, this extended the trail further south and returned via the jeep road along the railroad.
The climbing is expected but there is a fair amount of hike and bike segments. The rocks are sharp and abrupt. To enjoy the view you had to stop and look, because otherwise you were studying the trail terrain directly in front. There are so many segments with steep drop-offs, sharp rocks, and potential peril. But with planning and patience, these are fun but challenging trails. At end of day, I checked in as planned into a local motel for a deserved hot shower.
