Best quick ride - Cochrane Dam

Time needed: 1-2 hrs

Start at the South Shore Rainbow Dam Trailhead, take the South Shore (SS) trail heading east. There are several trail options to get out there, and in general the further you are from the river the easier the trails are. 'Chaos', 'No Tap', and 'Rocky Road' provide some good tech and a little exposure that get more and more fun as you figure out your flow and can pump (and grind) your way through them. Mayhem which is just above those trails is easier, but still has a few challenges due to the off camber (in places) nature of the trail. There is some nice flow mixed in as well. The upper trails, 'Roller Coaster' and 'SSI' are fairly easy, and there's some nice flow to be had. 'High Flow' is best ridden on the return back.

Once you reach Cochrane Dam there's a great spot to stop and grab a snack or take a pic.