Nature Center Events, Summer 2019

Week of July 1 - July 7

Greetings from the Nature Center, 

I am sending, as an attachment, the Schedule of Events for the upcoming week of July 1-7. I look forward to seeing you, and please let me know if I can be of assistance in any way. 

Respectfully,
Roger

Road Cycling: 3 Creek Ranch - Antelope Flats Loop
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Place: Meet at the Nature Center at 9:00 AM
Difficulty: Strenuous
Mileage:  44.5 miles R/T      Maximum Elevation: 6,790'      Elevation Gain: 380'

Description:  This is a strenuous ride due to long miles, but we will maintain a gentle, 14-18 mph pace. This ride is mostly on flats with one gentle hill up Antelope Flats to mailbox corner-the highest point of our ride. We’ll begin this ride from the Nature Center, ride 5 miles into town, continuing north on the bike path 13 miles and gain 315 feet of elevation to Moose, then continue north past Moose for one mile on the main highway to the North Antelope Flats Junction. From here we ride 13.5 miles around Antelope Flats back to G-V Junction, and return to 3 Creek Ranch. This is an excellent ride if you are just starting or wanting assistance learning the finer points to riding that new road bike! Expect one of the most scenic bike rides in the world.   

Bring: bike, helmet, water bottles, warm layer, sunscreen.

Notes: Restrooms along the way, including a good cup of coffee and snacks at the Kelly store. Please stop by or give me a call if you need help preparing your bike or other cycling needs. 

Day Hike: Coal Creek to Mesquite Pass
Time: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Place: Meet at the Nature Center at 7:30 AM
Difficulty: Moderate
Mileage:  5.7 miles R/T      Maximum Elevation: 9,210'      Elevation Gain: 1,995'

Snow in the high country is disappearing fast, but large snow fields still exist on north facing slopes of many trails.  Thus, here is a shortened version of the Coal Creek-Philips Pass Loop but still allows us to venture into some spectacular higher elevation country. We will begin this hike at the Coal Creek trailhead (7250’) on the west side of Teton Pass, and end our hike at Mesquite Pass, a steady climb of almost 3 miles and 2,000’ of elevation. Depending on snow cover, we might venture a short way up the trail to Taylor Peak. 
 
Bring: daypack, extra warm layer, rain shell, lunch, water bottle. 
Notes: Please note early 7:30 AM departure from the Nature Center.  

Road Cycling:  Moose to Jenny Lake
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Place: Meet at the Nature Center at 9:00 AM
Difficulty: Easy
Mileage:  14 miles R/T      Maximum Elevation: 6,790'      Elevation Gain: 350'

We’ll load up the bikes at the Nature Center, drive north to Moose and begin this ride at Dornan’s. This entire ride to Jenny Lake and back is along the stress-free pathway. Expect one hill to the top of Windy Point, then flat terrain and perhaps wildlife viewing through one of the most scenic bike rides in the world.  

Bring: bike, helmet, water bottles, warm layer, sunscreen.
Notes: Please stop by or give me a call if you need help preparing your bike or other cycling needs. 

Thursday, july 4

Have an enjoyable and relaxing 4th of July holiday. My schedule will resume on Monday July 8. 
            
I look forward to spending time with you exploring this wonderful valley. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if I can be assistance in any way.