Region: Mountains – North Alabama
Location: Ft. Payne
Name of Ride: The De Soto-Mentone Ridge Run
Description: Hilly, 32-mile loop from Downtown Ft. Payne. Passes through scenic DeSoto State Park and Mentone, AL. Features shady, curvy, low-traffic roads. Optional two-mile side trip to DeSoto Falls
Stops at:
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Fisher Crossroads
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Highway 35
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De Soto State Park
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Mentone, AL
Skill Level: Moderate
Features:
- Mentone, AL
- De Soto State Park
- RV Camping
- Primitive Camping
- Hiking
- MTB Trails - MTB Trail Begins at De Soto Park Country Store: 3.5 miles, and growing. Moderately Advanced
- De Soto Falls
Variations: Shortcut to SR 117 on CR 613 at turnoff for DeSoto Falls.
Notes: This route can be run in either direction. Starting clockwise from Ft. Payne gives the rider an 11-mile flat warm-up before ascending Lookout Mountain on SR 117.
Directions to Start: Little River Cycling and Fitness, 115 1st St. E. From Highway 35 and I-59, follow 35 to light where 11 splits off. Follow 11 North as it becomes the main street in Ft. Payne. Right on First Street, just past City Hall.
Alternate Start: DeSoto State Park
Notable Attractions: Alabama Fan Club and Museum. DeSoto State Park. Little River Canyon National Preserve. Sequoia Caverns. Dekalb Theatre.
Lodging:
After the ride: Hero’s (Corner of Gault Ave and 1st St. Open for lunch 11-3), The BBQ Place (1502 Gault Ave, (Hwy 11 South)), Golden Rule BBQ (HWY 35 and I-59).
Information:
- The Dekalb County Tourist Association - Phone: 888-805-4740,
Web: www.tourdekalb.com
- Little River Cycle & Outdoors – Phone: 256 997-1818
Also check this ride at: www.800alabama.com |
