Central Kansas Mountain Bike Club (CKMBC)

Osborne, Kansas
Shady Bend Trail
by John McClure (pictured on the left)

photos of History Ride 04/10/2005 by Paula Stout

Shady Bend Trail is west of Osborne on city
property, accessible by the asphalt road off West Main Street leading to the golf course.

When the paved road turns south to the golf course club house, go to the right and continue west on the rock road. The trail head is on this road just before the gate to the shooting range.

The trail is roughly 3 miles of single track and lies entirely in a wooded area. It consists of five loops that I will have trail markers up soon.

The terrain is nearly flat apart from an old stream bank and some shallow sink holes that are incorporated to add a bit of spice to some of the trail sections. Trail sections will be marked "easy" or "intermediate" for the benefit of folks with virtually no off road experience.

Intermediate sections tend to have tighter turns and a few little surprises, but nothing a rider with even minimal experience won't be able to handle.

While much of this trail is suited to an easy cruise in the woods, ride it fast and it takes on a whole new character.

For more information or for a guided tour call me, John McClure, at 785-346-2715 or email me at: jmcclure@ruraltel.net

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