The Jackson Hole valley has nearly 100 miles of multi-purpose paths which are mostly used for biking in the warmer months. For something different and challenging to our not so young bodies, we decided to bike from Teton Village to the town of Wilson, about an 18 mile round trip ride. We chose this route because it is totally level in both directions. The bike path went the entire distance except for the last 4 blocks so traffic was not an issue even though we did cross several streets where we had to obey a "yield" sign.
Here is Paul at the beginning of our ride with the southern edge of the Teton range in the background. The scenery along the ride was spectacular. However, the strong wind in our faces the whole way to Wilson was stressing our muscles not used to bike riding, and we got a good workout on the outbound portion of the trip.
Several friends had told us about Nora's Fish Creek Inn, a local restaurant in Wilson, so we took their advice for lunch.
Nora's is log cabin construction, as are many of the local buildings. Nora's had a unique interior decor as well Not a decor we would put in a house but very appropriate for a restaurant in Wilson.
Paul is getting ready to bite into a fish taco, the lunch special of the day. The fish was trout, a product of the local waters. The tacos were very tasty with just the right amount of "hot".
Here is the view during the ride back to Teton Village. The Grand Teton Peak acted as a homing device leading us back to our starting point. The Grand, the more snow covered peak just to the right of center, is the highest Teton peak at 13,775 feet.
We finished our afternoon on the outdoor patio of the Mangy Moose sipping a cold Snake River Lager. What a fitting way to end a great day off.
This sign shows the various uses for the multi-purpose trails in the Jackson Hole valley. Skiing? Rollerblading? Not on your life! Biking was strenuous enough!
Here is Paul at the beginning of our ride with the southern edge of the Teton range in the background. The scenery along the ride was spectacular. However, the strong wind in our faces the whole way to Wilson was stressing our muscles not used to bike riding, and we got a good workout on the outbound portion of the trip.
Several friends had told us about Nora's Fish Creek Inn, a local restaurant in Wilson, so we took their advice for lunch.
Nora's is log cabin construction, as are many of the local buildings. Nora's had a unique interior decor as well Not a decor we would put in a house but very appropriate for a restaurant in Wilson.
Paul is getting ready to bite into a fish taco, the lunch special of the day. The fish was trout, a product of the local waters. The tacos were very tasty with just the right amount of "hot".
Here is the view during the ride back to Teton Village. The Grand Teton Peak acted as a homing device leading us back to our starting point. The Grand, the more snow covered peak just to the right of center, is the highest Teton peak at 13,775 feet.
We finished our afternoon on the outdoor patio of the Mangy Moose sipping a cold Snake River Lager. What a fitting way to end a great day off.
We're you both quite sore the next day from the long ride?
ReplyDeleteWe did a trail bike ride a week ago and were sore as well here in Maine. Gotta work up to it!
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