Menny Thanks is the primary tech loop that anchors the southern end of this trail system. It climbs steeply to gain the ridge and then spends several miles traversing along the rim. You'll have to keep your eyes on the trail, though, because the singletrack negotiates a constant series of sharp rock ledges, both up and down, as you undulate along the bench.

(Note: it's tough to spot the turn off of the dirt road onto the Menny Thanks singletrack the first time, so keep your eyes peeled and be sure to download this route for offline navigation.)

After swinging around the ridge, Menny Thanks plummets straight back down the mountain via a combination of high-speed flowy singletrack, chundery rock gardens, and a series of ledge drops that offer some serious hang time! "Ledges" is the name of the game at Southwest Ridge, and you'll either get your ledge hucking game down or crash your brains out trying!

Actually, it's probably best to not crash your brains out, because the singletrack here is quite exposed in places. Especially on top of the ridge, the trail tread is dramatically exposed next to a series of sheer cliffs. This ride isn't for the faint of heart or short of skills.