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dstepper · 11-14-2009, 07:24 PM

San Bernardino National Forest: Half-way between Angelus Oaks and Big Bear on Highway 38.

Started at Heart Bar Campground and did a 20 mile mostly fireroad loop that included Coon Creek Cabins. Scott (StJunkie) Mat (Burner) and Art (Art23rockpile) joined me. Not much singletrack to be had out there but excellent views and we stayed above 8,000 ft all day. There was a slight dusting of snow from last night on the high peaks, San Bernardino Peak and Sugarloaf. At about 3pm when Scott checked his thermometer it was 40 degrees. There is some very interesting stuff out there we need to go back and explore some more. Very pretty country and only took a couple of pics maybe the boys can add to it.

Thanks for joining me today boys, great day to be out riding.

Dean

art23rockpile · 11-14-2009, 07:57 PM

The crew I ride with and myself have been training for an upcoming event. Every week, we've been doing various rides in the Santa Ana Mts. Although I enjoy riding with them and can see my fitness level improving noticably, this weekend I needed a break of sorts. High altitude 'alpine' riding is something i love, and i needed a fix! Dean and I consulted our maps, and he came up with a good route.

We were joined by Scott and Matt. As Dean stated, most of the ride was above the 8000ft elevation mark, mostly scenic fire roads and a bit of singletrack. The temps were in the 40s-50s all day (finally a break from the Summer heat

). All told, it was an excellent ride in an area I definitely want to do some exploring in.

Burner · 11-14-2009, 08:33 PM

Fantastic ride today... Clean crisp air, great views, wish we had more ST, but what can you do?

epicriderat · 11-14-2009, 09:23 PM

Nice RR guys, looks like a brochure day in the mtns.

CalEpic · 11-14-2009, 09:52 PM

Looks like a fun time in a beautiful area. Thanks

Sewellymon · 11-15-2009, 04:47 PM

!!!

i have not been back there since '84. those cabins look to be in good shape? What they for? Hunters bivy? I recall back in '84, I found an old green singlewide parked at road's end. Was in good shape- and I figured deer hunters been using it for decades...

mpmffitz · 11-15-2009, 05:04 PM

The scenery makes up for lack is singletrack. Great pics.

Johnny Dirt · 11-15-2009, 07:26 PM

http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru...5&d=1258259629

Thanx for the great desktop shot!

dstepper · 11-15-2009, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sewellymon

!!!

i have not been back there since '84. those cabins look to be in good shape? What they for? Hunters bivy? I recall back in '84, I found an old green singlewide parked at road's end. Was in good shape- and I figured deer hunters been using it for decades...

The cabins are Yellow Post Camping but the Coon Cabins are closed to camping winter months, October to April. There are many very nice Yellow Post camping spots on the fireroad out to the cabins open year round. There is private property next to the cabins with half a dozen occupied ranch houses/cabins, so I am sure they keep a eye on them. The equestrians seem to rule this area due to facilities like stables and water. So the trails out there like Santa Ana River Trail and California Riding Trail can get very loose. This time of the year is as good as MTBing gets in this sandy soil. The water has been turned off, Heart Bar Camp Ground closed and horse traffic way down.

The views from the cabins are excellent, you can look down into Coachella Valley and see the windmills at the north end. Surprisingly the the cabins stay graffiti free. In spending time in the San Gabs and San Berdos it seems like the Forest Service seems to take better care and spend more money in the San Berdos.

Dean

maxwell · 11-15-2009, 07:36 PM

Great pics guys! Sometimes the fireroad rides are just what the Dr. ordered.

Pain Freak · 11-15-2009, 07:42 PM

We shuttled the Fish Creek (Very first pic) 4X4 trail and I still remember it as one of the funnest rides I've ever done.

dstepper · 11-15-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pain Freak

We shuttled the Fish Creek (Very first pic) 4X4 trail and I still remember it as one of the funnest rides I've ever done.

That jeep road is still there but blocked off. You can ride bikes down to Fish Creek where the Aspen Grove is but the creek marks the Wilderness boundary. It is a HAB back up the jeep road that is now a singletrack.

Dean

11-14-2009, 07:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
dstepper Over the hill	RR: Coon Creek Loop San Bernardino National Forest: Half-way between Angelus Oaks and Big Bear on Highway 38. Started at Heart Bar Campground and did a 20 mile mostly fireroad loop that included Coon Creek Cabins. Scott (StJunkie) Mat (Burner) and Art (Art23rockpile) joined me. Not much singletrack to be had out there but excellent views and we stayed above 8,000 ft all day. There was a slight dusting of snow from last night on the high peaks, San Bernardino Peak and Sugarloaf. At about 3pm when Scott checked his thermometer it was 40 degrees. There is some very interesting stuff out there we need to go back and explore some more. Very pretty country and only took a couple of pics maybe the boys can add to it. Thanks for joining me today boys, great day to be out riding. Dean Attached Thumbnails __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path Last edited by dstepper; 11-14-2009 at 07:47 PM.

11-14-2009, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
art23rockpile Minus Delta T	The crew I ride with and myself have been training for an upcoming event. Every week, we've been doing various rides in the Santa Ana Mts. Although I enjoy riding with them and can see my fitness level improving noticably, this weekend I needed a break of sorts. High altitude 'alpine' riding is something i love, and i needed a fix! Dean and I consulted our maps, and he came up with a good route. We were joined by Scott and Matt. As Dean stated, most of the ride was above the 8000ft elevation mark, mostly scenic fire roads and a bit of singletrack. The temps were in the 40s-50s all day (finally a break from the Summer heat ). All told, it was an excellent ride in an area I definitely want to do some exploring in. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Kentonn "Nam, where do you get your ass waxed?" Slayer "My cross-dressing days are gone." Remember that when you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.

11-14-2009, 08:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Burner WAWE	Fantastic ride today... Clean crisp air, great views, wish we had more ST, but what can you do? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Ti 29er Frame for Sale The Path

11-14-2009, 09:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
epicriderat Wheels are turning	Nice RR guys, looks like a brochure day in the mtns. __________________ "No, wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of human spirit, as vital to our lives as water and good bread." - Edward Abbey

11-14-2009, 09:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
CalEpic STR Moderator	Looks like a fun time in a beautiful area. Thanks __________________ Maxwell: "Aww it's just skin. It'll grow back"

11-15-2009, 04:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sewellymon Senior Member	!!! i have not been back there since '84. those cabins look to be in good shape? What they for? Hunters bivy? I recall back in '84, I found an old green singlewide parked at road's end. Was in good shape- and I figured deer hunters been using it for decades...

11-15-2009, 05:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
mpmffitz Farm Freerider	The scenery makes up for lack is singletrack. Great pics.

11-15-2009, 07:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Johnny Dirt Dirt is Good!	http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru...5&d=1258259629 Thanx for the great desktop shot! __________________ Hipahipa!

11-15-2009, 07:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
maxwell Dirty Stinky PATH Love	Great pics guys! Sometimes the fireroad rides are just what the Dr. ordered. __________________ Fun does not mean the same thing to everyone. Here is what I suggest you insert when Maxwell uses the word FUN: F.**ked U.p N.asty "It was a F.U.N. ride"... Gnutz

11-15-2009, 07:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pain Freak Isn't it? Isn't it?	We shuttled the Fish Creek (Very first pic) 4X4 trail and I still remember it as one of the funnest rides I've ever done. __________________ .................................................. ...................... This space for rent I don't like poached women. I prefer them sunny side up.-Waldo .................................................. .......................

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