I have a friend visiting and considering one of these two options. I understand it's an opened ended question but what I'd like to know is: if you had a friend coming to town and you could only ride one area, which would you choose? BTW... either type of riding associated with Ranger/Palisades or the Ape Canyon areas would appeal to both of us, it's not a matter of what type of ridding we like.
Oh, and if the weather sucks on the east side of the Cascades, we'll probably do the Esmeralda area.
Absofreakinglutely agree, do the Helens stuff. I love Ranger/Palisades, and they're definitely some of the higher calibre area trails. But there is nothing else anywhere like Ape Canyon/Plains. I'm doing the Smith Creek / Ape Canyon loop on Saturday, can't wait!
Yes, Smith first. A few reasons for that... saves me an hour driving on the day trip, and end on a spectacular view.
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