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Home / Mojave Preserve and Desert bikepacking trips / 2008: Bikepacking in Henry Coe State Park / Day 6: Bicycle ride from Paradise Lake back to Pacheco Camp, the beginning of my route out of Henry Coe State Park /

The climb up to Pacheco Ridge brings with it more excellent views of the ridges beyond

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00297-coit-road-800px.jpg It's uphill for the next mile to the top of Pacheco Ridge, 550 feet aboveThumbnailsI suck back water at the joyous moment of attaining Pacheco RidgeIt's uphill for the next mile to the top of Pacheco Ridge, 550 feet aboveThumbnailsI suck back water at the joyous moment of attaining Pacheco RidgeIt's uphill for the next mile to the top of Pacheco Ridge, 550 feet aboveThumbnailsI suck back water at the joyous moment of attaining Pacheco RidgeIt's uphill for the next mile to the top of Pacheco Ridge, 550 feet aboveThumbnailsI suck back water at the joyous moment of attaining Pacheco RidgeIt's uphill for the next mile to the top of Pacheco Ridge, 550 feet aboveThumbnailsI suck back water at the joyous moment of attaining Pacheco Ridge

I'm disappointed that the descent down to Mississippi Creek didn't succeed in invigorating me much in this heat. This hill isn't so difficult, but I find I can only ride the upper segment, which is flatter.