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Big Sandy Guided Ride & Hike – Beginner

The Big Sandy Ride & Waterfall Hike is the ideal family or beginner experience! This dirt road that meanders deep into the forest is only a few miles from the South Entrance of Yosemite National Park in Fish Camp, California! Our guide will share interesting facts about the flora, fauna, and history on this bicycle excursion as you enjoy a mellow uphill ride until you dismount your bike and hike along a circa 1800 water diversion to the hidden Tenaya waterfall. Take a dip in a swimming hole and enjoy the serenity of the forest. Depending on the group's fitness level, we can extend this experience by riding farther up Big Sandy to the Big Sandy Campground. On the way to Big Sandy Campground, we can hike down a ravine to a spectacular secret waterfall. After the secret waterfall, we will continue to ride uphill for one more mile to the Big Sandy Campground. After a short rest, we will ride back to where the cars are parked. The ride back is all downhill, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride while taking in the sights and sounds of an old-growth forest.

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Private Guided Hike Pricing: All of our Rides are private Rides. You will only be riding with our expert local guide and people you know!
1 Person = $250
2 People = $300
3 People = $400
4 People = $450
5 People = $500
6 People = $550
7 + add $50 Per person.
Note: Prices do not include guide gratuities. Our guides greatly appreciate gratuities for a job well done!

What’s Included in this experience?

Your Pedal Forward Guide: Our local guide knows the trails intimately and are there to ensure a fun and safe riding experience. Additionally, they can assist with mechanical support and suggestions on where to ride next. They will also educate you on the area’s flora, fauna, and history.
3% mandatory National Forest Service fee that passes through directly to the US Forest Service.
Our commitment to excellence

Not included:

Water
Snacks
Bikes: We offer over a 68% discount off our full-suspension bike rentals. $30 per bike. Depending on the group’s size, we may offer bikes complimentary. Helmets ARE included.
Riding gear: Please wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses, and clothing based on the weather forecast.

Yes! We operate under a US Forest Service Special Use Permit for this part of Sierra National Forest. It took us 19 months of working with the forest service to earn our permit. We are the first bike shop in this area to be awarded a permit.

Your Pedal Forward Guide: Our local guide knows the trails intimately and is there to ensure a fun and safe riding experience. Additionally, they can assist with mechanical support and suggestions on where to ride next. They will also educate you on the area’s flora, fauna, and history.
3% mandatory National Forest Service fee that passes through directly to the US Forest Service.
Our commitment to an amazing adventure!

Kids: children from age 7 to 12. Kids should be comfortable riding a bike for approximately 2 hours before going on a guided ride. Any person aged 13 or older is considered an adult.

Beginner: Beginners include anyone who doesn’t ride a mountain bike often, prefers to ride gravel roads or very gentle or paved paths and trails, and can be on the bike for an average of two hours.

Advanced Beginner: An advanced beginner rider has mountain biked several times on flat or very gentle hills and non-technical terrain.

Intermediate: Intermediate riders include anyone who rides a bike often, is relatively fit, is comfortable on singletrack dirt trails or steeper roads, and can be on the bike for up to four hours.

Advanced Intermediate: Advanced intermediate riders are comfortable riding for up to 6 hours. They are very comfortable climbing or descending on most singletrack trails and can ride some technical features.

Advanced/ Expert: Advanced riders ride mountain bikes often, can ride 50 to 100 miles per week, enjoy and seek out the single technical track, and are comfortable on bike rides for up to eight hours.

Lunch & Snacks
Bug Spray
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Water: 2 liters per person
Helmet: Bring your helmet if you have one. If not, we will provide one for you complimentary.

Yes! We can rent you a bike. We do offer a discount when you pay for a guided ride. The rental also includes a helmet.

Full refund for reservations canceled at least 72 hours before scheduled hikes. We do not offer refunds for cancellations within 72 hours of scheduled hikes.

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$250 / and up

TOUR DETAILS

2 to 4-hour guided ride and interpretive guided ride

This ride is for beginner riders who are relatively fit. If your fitness level is a concern, ebikes can be rented.

68% discount on full-suspension bike rentals. $30 per bike.

Price starts from $250 depending on the number of riders

Cost: $250 and up

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