Does anyone know if Perkins Mem. Drive on Bear Mtn is open/Rideable?
thanks
bill
Perkins Open?
Fri, 01/19/2007 - 10:19am
Fri, 01/19/2007 - 11:07am
#1
yeah baby!
i just rode it last weekend for the first time in at least 5 years. you have to get off the bike to walk around the gate, but then you're free and clear to go to the top.
t
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 11:43am
#2
thank you
"I have had lots f sucess with snow tires on Perkins Drive.
Even the extended 20% section
""ARTY"""
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 11:47am
#3
ive had sucess with snow tires especially @`22% grades
Sat, 01/20/2007 - 5:17pm
#4
For The Record
The Bottom 3 miles (from 9W) were fine, and the first mile past the gate was OK, from there it was touch and go. Not too slippery, but a lot of dusting all the way to the top, some icy patches. The Decents were...... interesting!
Thanks
Fri, 01/19/2007 - 11:46am
#5
It could be icy
I dont think that it is maintained in the winter--it is technicaly closed and it is colder up there so it could be icy. I definitely dont recommend going up there alone without a cell phone this week.
Fri, 01/19/2007 - 12:40pm
#6
Yes, it could be icy
But on the other hand, since it's closed to cars and motorcycles, you can use the whole road, not just the shoulder. A couple of winters ago, I rode halfway up Perkins and had to retreat when I reached the snow line. It was disappointing to have to turn back, because I was on a fixed-gear and had already gone over the steepest grades of the climb.
