5.1 mi
Distance
2 hrs 28 min
Time
terrain
1,782 ft
Elev Gain
Sights to See
Public Tracks
Darby Canyon to Wind Cave
Just Dave and I on this ride. Narrowish road back to the parking area with a tricky bridge on a curve, but we did ok with the big rig. Too many people in the parking lot as well, but we found a spot on the side and were ok getting out luckily- if it had been more crowded it would have been a problem.
Big climb, but gradual enough the horses didn't feel it too much. Lovely! Can't ride all the way to Wind Cave but there is a spot on the hill just after a meadow that has trees to tie to, there is also a commemorative plaque on a rock there. From there it is another 1/2 mile up the hill to the cave. I did it, and it was well worth it!