Follow the Monarch Crest Trail – Out and Back ride to mile 4.5.
5.1 As you enter a small saddle, look for two small signs pointing to S. Fooses Creek. The drainage lies directly to your left (north). Cross the small stretch of grass to the trail l downhill. The first section of this trail is steep and technical.
6.1 Stay left on the main trail through the forest of huge trees.
6.9 to 7.1 Technical rock garden. After this section the trail mellows out into a wide, pine needle covered dream that speeds through the trees.
8.8 Cross the creek on a rough log bridge.
9.1 Ride through a huge stand of lodgepole pine sprinkled with big mossy boulders. Where are the Ewoks?
9.6 Follow the trail sharply right and cross the creek again.
10.0 The trail passes beautiful beaver ponds. Check out the view behind you.
10.6 Cross the creek on a wooden bridge.
11.0 Cross another creek on a wooden bridge. This is North Fooses Creek. About 25 yards past the bridge, pass the South Fooses Creek Trailhead sign where the singletrack ends at the dirt road. Turn right (north) on the road and follow it as it bends to the left about 40 yards later – stay on the most traveled path.
11.1 Intersection with FSR 225. Turn right and follow the sign pointing to the “South Arkansas River 3”.
11.5 Take the right hand road.
12.5 Stay on the main road.
13.2 Pit toilets on your right hand side. Pass the small Fooses Reservoir. Stay on the main road.
13.7 Cross the South Arkansas River on the one-lane bridge.
13.9 Cross another bridge. At the intersection with CR 225, turn right and pedal up the short hill.
14.0 T-intersection with US 50. If you parked in the right spot, your car will be here.