I've seen where mt. bikes were INVALUABLE....in a state hunting area in Missouri....a guy rode a couple of miles back into the uncharted/untouched part of the land with his bike. It was untouched because it was so far back that nobody else would walk that far. A great idea if you ask me. Ride to your spot....ditch the bike 100 yards or so from your stand and walk in the rest of the way. great idea! good luck to you.