Sweetwater Springs

43 miles- Challenging

This 45 mile ride takes you down the east side of the Russian River Valley to Armstrong Redwoods Preserve and then back over the shoulder of Jackson Mountain along the narrow twisty remote and spectacular Sweetwater Springs Road. You'll return to Healdsburg through the vineyards along the Western edge of the Russian River Valley.

Long challenging climb on Sweetwater (1000+ feet and 4-12+% grades)

Short steep climb on Rio Nido Rd (100+ feet and 12+% grade)

Rolling hills in all other areas

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