Pass Mountain at Usary Park

This  is  another ride that  we  did that  started tame, ended  tame  and climaxed  in the  middle.
The trail pretty much starts on the flat at the trailhead to Pass mountain and follows  the mountain to the East (or right). We read that this is the recommended way  to tackle  this trail because  of  the  middle or  saddle section at the  top.

This  is where the  trail starts  to get  very  interesting. There are signs everywhere  that bicycles are  not  recommended.

We met several groups of  hikers along the way. I wish that  they had the  trail etiquette signs  that  are seen elsewhere  explaining  to them why  they  need  to give the  stock right of way and the  proper  procedure for getting off of the trail when stock are passing. Both Alan and  Ron had  to explain this several times to difeerent  groups. Either they  were  just  non compliant or didn't  know  what to do on the  narrow edgy sections of  trail. After some explaining, we able to proceed  with little incident.

       This  photo is  probably  the  most difficult  portion of the  trail- The saddle of  Pass Mountain.

                                            One  of the  many  switchbacks along the trail

                      The views  from the  NW side  of Pass  mountain were equally amazing!

For the most  part, the  trail is well maintained and has great  views and some good  challenges  for both  horse, mule and  rider! Another  good one! Thanks Kelly, Ron and  Allen for showing this  gem to us.