Today's helmet cam takes us to the land of more sump pump activity than anywhere on earth (whole lot of water), Waterford, and a loop at Pontiac Lake Recreation Area. Roughly a 10-11 mile loop, it is a bear, especially the first four miles which includes a climb up heart attack hill. Heart attack hill is about a 100 yard climb with six or seven turns. If you survive the climb, there is a 'fast fast' descent afterwards so stop crying. Once you conquer the first four miles, there are some great flows within a very mature forest.
trailhead
The park/trailhead is off of Williams Lake Road, about a 1/4 mile north of M-59. Park at the main parking lot for the beach area. The loop starts and ends back here; well marked.
positives
No more sharing with the horses. The trail way back when used to share a portion with the horses but is now separated.
Post ride feeling that you have accomplished something as your lungs will get some activity.
The lake is right there after the ride for a dip.
The Pontiac Lake Inn is down the street for a VERY large hamburger and a beverage.
It's a beautiful trail.
negatives
As with Highland Recreation Area, not a negative but don't send a boy. It's not for the rider deciding if they want to take up the activity.
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