Pemberton Trail
Pemberton is close to 16 miles of trail. About 2/3 singletrack and 1/3 jeep road. The only reason I don’t ride Pemberton more often…the race loops. If I’m going to drive an hour to get to the trailhead I’d rather hit fast and fun singletrack than grunt uphill on Pemberton and then push through the jeep road. There are some great sections, just not enough to keep me coming back for more.
I’ve ridden Pemberton at least three times that I can remember and have never had as much fun as I do on the race loops. I’d rather do the long loop twice than Pemberton once. It’s a good trail, and very worthy of riding. Everyone should ride Pemberton at least once. I’m just not a big fan, so don’t take my word for it. Read the reviews on MTBR and go ride it yourself.
The MocDowell Mountain Park is offering moonlight rides on Pemberton on June 30 and July 28. Maybe Pemberton is more fun at night? I’ll have to give it a try.
