North River Gorge Trail...Family Style

So here is the before photo of......

The entire crew getting ready to start at the North River Campground.

the crew that patiently ventured down the six or so miles of the North River Gorge Trail this past Sunday. I say patiently because patiences is what it takes when you join a determined 3 year, an exited 5 year old,  and their over confident parents for a biking adventure. The North River Gorge Trail seems to have become a tradition of sorts during the summer solstis weekend, the weekend when Chris Scott and I celebrate our birthdays (this was year #45).  It is alway great to see Chris's whole Family come out for the North River Adventure, this ride includes siblings, neices, newphews and even Chris's 70+ aged parents.

For the Jenkins Family the adventured included taking Ethan on his Jet 16" and Carter on his worn out scoot bike. We made sure we also took a Burley Trailer knowing Carter would eventually retreat to the wet pull behind.  It is mind blowing watching young kids ride off road. Can you image ferns over your head? How about numerous river crossings up to your waist that seem to stretch on forever?  I would image this was the equivilent to the you or I riding in the Amazon. 

Every Stokesville Ride include a great swim session afterwards!

Enjoy was able to do the "Full Pull", with some assistance. Carter determination that him scoot half of the distance and then spent the remainder in the Burley safe haven. At the end of ride we were able to enjoy time spent on the rocky shores of the North River, doing what kids do, play with rocks!