Title:Upper Hurricane via Madison County Lake
Start Location: Madison County HS,174 Brock Rd, Gurley, AL (Front Parking Lot)
Date & Start Time: Saturday, 17 Nov, 10:00 AM (Rolling)
Distance: 53 Miles
Ride Leader: Hunter Chockley,chockleyj@bellsouth.net, 256 527-8643
Description: This is a BEAUTIFUL moderate ride of 53 miles with an average pace of 15-16 mph. The route starts at Madison County High School (MCHS) and it has a bunch of hills/rollers with a cumulative climb of ~2150 ft, but no mountain climb. The route goes to Sharps Cove, County Lake, Sharps Hollow and then Upper Hurricane Creek.
Rest Stops: 1stRS at Madison County Lake @ 16.7 Miles & 2ndRS @ Madison County Lake @ ~45.5 Miles. There are 4 quick stops (no service) at: Sharps Cove, Sharps Hollow, End of Upper Hurricane Creek Rd, and end of Dear Trace - Very scenic!!
The link for the cue sheet and route is: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20056956.
The route is listed on the SCCC RWGPS Club Account. Bring a cue sheet and/or a navigation device and have the phone number of the Ride Leader.It is also recommended that you have the phone number of at least one friend.
Again, this is a moderate ride of 53 Miles. The route has lots of hills & rollers so be sure you can do the stated average pace and distance. If you choose to ride at a much faster pace or deviate from the either route, then you are on your own.