PAISLEY TO CHEMULT – 136 miles

Leaving Paisley, you’ll ascend the Winter Rim for some fantastic views of Summer Lake and beyond on smooth, twisty gravel roads. While riding Winter Rim, you can choose the main route on well-maintained roads or take two optional harder routes along moderately rocky and muddy two-tracks. Take the short out-and-back up to Indian Mountain for a panoramic 360 view in all directions before making your way east through very remote and beautiful pine forests in the Wimena National Forest. Crossing the Thompson Reservoir Dam will spice things up on a short rocky section and a great view of the reservoir. Continuing eastward through the remote pine forest there is an optional stop at Rodman Rock for a view of the surrounding mountainsides and forest valleys, eventually ending in Chemult for gas and supplies.