Strong Novice ride at Lake Hodges upper trail to north shore and dam. Mostly single track and some double track. 12 to 16 miles at a slow pace with frequent stops to regroup. Mid ride break at the dam and photos. Ride Skill Level: SKILL LEVEL 4 - STRONG NOVICE Your dedication to mountain biking has led you to your first handful of rides on real singletrack. You enjoy the smooth mellow singletrack, although often the trees feel too tight, the climbs come too quick to shift and have you walking