I received a Facebook message earlier in the week. Included was an invite for a winter bike up the Sol Duc Road into the Olympic National Park; followed by some trail time. Of coarse I accepted.
The conditions this day were an average temperature of 25 degrees fahrenheit. Not a cloud in the sky and no wind.
This adventure would lead us to a 17 mile bike, 5 mile hike/run and 4 river fords. At its deepest point was waist deep on me.
Perfect training for what is coming for me this summer. Lots of bushwhacking and river crossings.
This area and trail gets primitive after the river ford. It appears not many travel back there; nor a trail crew. Lots of limbs down and trees to hop over. This makes me appreciate it even more. Looking to use this trail to connect remote areas at this end of the Park.
My short video:
Special Thanks
The conditions this day were an average temperature of 25 degrees fahrenheit. Not a cloud in the sky and no wind.
This adventure would lead us to a 17 mile bike, 5 mile hike/run and 4 river fords. At its deepest point was waist deep on me.
Perfect training for what is coming for me this summer. Lots of bushwhacking and river crossings.
 |
| North Fork Sol Duc River Ford |
 |
| Super Bruce fording a frozen creek |
 |
| Trail testing the Vibram Fivefinger EL-X |
This area and trail gets primitive after the river ford. It appears not many travel back there; nor a trail crew. Lots of limbs down and trees to hop over. This makes me appreciate it even more. Looking to use this trail to connect remote areas at this end of the Park.
My short video:
Special Thanks
- The Bryant Family for the invite and all wearing Vibram Fivefingers in winter.
Updated in 2025 by Barefoot Jake