It was hot. We stopped a lot for water breaks. It was all big fun, but the reason we chose Churning Rapids today was to try out Aunt Flo. Jumps and jumps and jumps. I found myself expecting it to end, then it just kept going, on and on. Big fun!
Of course the advanced riders will jump and do tricks on it, but even modest bikers with decent brakes can have a blast. Jumps vary from low to high, with some turning and some with two tops.
Here's some video with better riders:
We parked in the usual spot on Christensen Road. That meant traversing pretty much the whole trail system to get to Aunt Flo. Great riding, but a lot of uphill. If you just want to try out the flow trail, park on Brooks Road at the entrance to the Trillium Trail. That's the bottom of the roughly oval loop that goes through Aunt Flo. The new stuff isn't all on the posted maps. Here's a link to an up-to-date map:
Churning Rapids/Maasto Hiihto Trail Map
On the way back, we usually go through the Oaks and Lake Annie Trails. Since by this time we were baked, we took the more direct Finney Creek Trail. All downhill, not a jumper like Aunt Flo, more of a screamer. It was a great reward for all the climbing we did at the beginning.
Go try it out!
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