Friday, July 15, 2011

Great Bike Ride

The Dellenback Bike Path is an 11.5 mile paved trail around Diamond Lake. It is mostly level and rated easy, but I'm really not much of a cyclist. We were staying at the south end of the lake in Broken Arrow CG which has connecting trails to the bike path. I suggested we go clockwise around the lake with the thought that we would be most of the way around when we passed through the resort area with a cafe where I could refuel for the rest of the trip. Pretty smart, huh?

So off we went confident that our blazing speed would keep us ahead of the hungry mosquitoes.


For the most part, that worked, but I did take a risk stopping to take pictures.


Mt. Thielsen is on the east side of Diamond Lake. The lightning rod spire at the top is a volcanic core that was worn down by glaciers.


Here are Thielsen and the Sawtooths - sounds like a musical group, doesn't it?


And to the west of the lake is Mt. Bailey, also formed by volcanic action, but looking very different.

It was really a lovely ride although we did hit some swarms of tiny flying bugs. It reminded me to keep my mouth shut. During this stretch, I heard a young girl forcefully say to her parents, "Next time we WILL take the car!" I had to laugh. Kids!

And yes, we did stop at the cafe, but I only had iced coffee while Ron had a sundae!
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6 comments:

  1. DaveJuly 16, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    When I look at your pictures, and your sisters, I can understand why few Americans have passports. You have such a beautiful range of scenery that encompasses everything from deserts to snow capped mountains.....why go elsewhere?

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  2. John and CarolJuly 16, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    We stayed at the Diamond Lake CG. Is that where you are? We visited the resort area for fuel--over $5 a gallon! We only bought 5 gals.

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  3. Barbara and RonJuly 16, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    No, we're in Broken Arrow CG. It's at the south end of the lake. Diamond Lake looked scary with smaller sites and tight roads.

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  4. Paul and Marti DahlJuly 16, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Looks like you need a boat on that one part of the trail. Do your bikes have balloon tires? ;c)

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  5. DianaJuly 17, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    You are very brave doing 11 miles! Great shots - that Mt. Thielsen is just gorgeous.

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  6. SusanJuly 23, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    There isn't much better than a great bike ride once you reach the end. Beautiful pics.

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