Lewis and Clark 02/23

Went and did a night ride at Lewis and Clark caverns last night and rode again today. Last night we rode up the road till we hit the small bridge and then dropped off onto to the Eastside trail. The climb up the trail was icy and snow packed all the way to the top. We mostly hiked and rode some wet muddy spots but it was pretty much a waste of time. The downhill was a mix of snow/ice and mud until you finally hit the open area towards the bottom of the trail. That part of the trail seemed pretty dry last night but I went back today to do an out and back on the Eastside trail and it is pretty muddy. Nothing to bad but enough that it does cause a little trail damage. Bikers and hikers have been on the trail in the mud and it shows. I would suggest waiting another week or two of good weather before riding out there. Go and ride Pipestone instead of Lewis and Clark right now. (better soils for mud/snow riding)