chas
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dvbl said:Not sure if this was already mentioned, but here's my 2 cents on the subject of stashing your bike in the woods so you can do a solo-shuttle.
1) Of your two trailheads (start and finish), leave your car at the one that is less prone to break-ins (an unfortunate, but necessary consideration).
2) Check out your two trailheads on topo maps, and stash your bike at/near the trailhead with the higher elevation. Enjoy the net downhill bike ride.
Sometimes these two suggestions will be in conflict with each other. At that point, chose your priorities.
Another thing to keep in mind; If you do stash the car and ride the bike before the hike, you need to leave your pack (and probably your boots) stashed at the beginning of the hike and then ride your bike to it and stash the bike. Having your pack stolen from there would mean biking all the way back to your car!
For this reason, I used to hide either my pack and boots or my bike well into the woods. Even though I'm using an old road bike for transpo, it would be inconvenient to need it and have it taken. Losing my pack and all my gear would be even worse! If you put things far enough into the woods and make sure that no one is hanging around while you stash them, chances are very good they will never be found.
Chas.