Trail / road conditions : Fair to Excellent
This loop starts on CR 3 out of Douglas with one small hill before joining CR 12. Follow CR 12 to US 52. Cross over US 52 and take the next left into Orinoco where CR 12 continues. Continue through Orinoco on CR 12 and head west for about 200 feet before turning north on CR 18. You then begin a long steep climb up out of Orinoco. This road becomes Wabasha CR 1. Just before Mazappa, turn left on CR 11 to head to Pine Island. this road has numerous long ascents and descents - all with good visibility and good run-out. Note: if you need food, continue on into Mazappa on CR 1 and then return to rejoin CR 11. At Pine Island, there are plenty of opportunities for rest and food / fluid. The last section is on the Douglas trail from Pine Island to Douglas and is flat - something you will be very grateful for after all those hills.
This is a 3-4 hour run, so bring plenty of fluid and money to stop for food / drink.
