RR: Western States part III

[jfromlv]

Left CO for a brief stop in Island Park, Idaho; followed by a short stay in West Yellowstone, Montana. Scenery= spectacular, riding= not so spectacular.
I think because you are surrounded by trees and mountains, you'd expect the riding to be really good, but that was not the case. In Island Park, there is a state park called Harriman, it did have some really well marked, easy single track trails to ride. My daughter loved them, my wife could not get past the Danger: Bears signs posted on every other tree. Beautiful place, with some great views, very beginner friendly. Went on a horseback ride there as well, and pretty much saw the entire park, I'm thinking that a 3-4 hour easy paced ride would get you onto almost every trail in the park. A must do, if you are ever in Island Park, is to go see Mesa Falls.
Next stop was West Yellowstone, Montana. Met up with Lor and his family there for a few days, and granted, we didn't go for the riding, but still, it disappointed. After touring the park, which looked like it would be lots of fun to ride, Lor and I rode a xc ski area in West Yellowstone. Pretty easy riding, and at least it got the legs moving.
Pic #1 Lake in Harriman State Park
#2 Mama no likey bears
#3 Mesa Falls
#4 We're not in CA anymore!
#5 View from the highest point in Harriman State Park
#6 Definitely not Lor's best side, in West Yellowstone.

[Foesnasty]

Sweet pics....