Whew- I am glad I didn't know the story behind the name! Just a hint, down the right side is smooth but you gotta be alert at the bottom. Really you are way ahead of me so you should have no problems. I won't lie it was scary but it is smooth down, just fast! I had so much adrenaline I cannot even remember what the trail out looks like, if you have to climb back out or what! I have to say even after I told C I wanted to take a stab at it the only reason I did it was I watched 4 people do it, including the mentioned 12 year old on the Walmart Magna! 
C did beginner race last time at Warda in 2004 or 2005 and they did have Gas Pass and the bridge (he didn't remember Mule Trace). BUT the trail was running the opposite direction. The way that trail is off-camber I just don't see how it could safely be used in the beginner. There is some bypass to Mule Trace so maybe? Many people aren't going to want to ride it which I would think the organizers know and would be hesistant to create a bottle jam, ya know? I can't imagine they would use it after bypassing the Wall and Grind at RHR but I don't know. That drawbridge was a little intimidating, I think I made it all but the last few feet because I got so worn out!
I am glad you got out there to try it, it is a nice trail and on non-race days so quiet. And those longhorns are so mellow, a lot better than the dogs at Walnut or BCGB. C said after riding the Greenbelt he was really impressed with your ability and you could race Warda if you want, he didn't imagine you would have any problems. Of course you know the boys, they think things are just easy as pie.
Last edited by Aggie_Ama; 01-19-2009 at 12:21 PM.
Amanda
2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"
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