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tbowren · 09-01-2007, 07:01 PM

I rode Whiting Ranch this morning around 9:00 and noticed almost everybody going the opposite way as I was. I rode to the Ralph's parking lot and went in the "entrance" like I have done many times before. First I see a few hikers coming towards me. No big deal. Then I see a bunch of joggers and another family of hikers, Strange, but no biggie. Then I see a couple riding their bikes towards me. They both have helmets and they didn't look like Walmart bikes. Strange.

By the time I had climbed Mustard I saw 5 bikers going the opposite way. Was I halucinating? Can you now ride both ways at Whiting?

I don't actually know where it says "one way trail" so I didn't tell those riders they were in the wrong.

Did I just imagine it was only a one way trail before?

Anyone else see this occur at Whiting?

P.S. It was friggin HOT!

LBmtb · 09-01-2007, 07:06 PM

There's no set rule that says you have to do whiting in the traditional clockwise direction. Some people like to switch it up and ride trails a different direction sometimes. I wouldn't worry about it - just keep your head up and be aware (gotta be aware at whiting anyway from all the traffic it gets).

edit: looks like borrego trail IS a one way trail

dstepper · 09-01-2007, 07:12 PM

I always thought Borrego Trail was one way for bikes. That kinda sets the flow to go clockwise.

Uncle Rico · 09-01-2007, 07:14 PM

I think the first single track section is one way. If I remember right there is a sign at the cattle pond loop, but Im not totally sure.

kevinator · 09-01-2007, 07:45 PM

Dean is right, Borrego is one-way for bikes, unless you're walking it. Sometimes we come back down Mustard to climb up to Vista, then head back to Four-Corners - maybe others are doing the same?

genusmtbkr5 · 09-01-2007, 07:57 PM

Borrego is ONE WAY. At the end of that trail before coming to the start of Mustard, there is a sign stating the very thing.

ericfoltz · 09-01-2007, 09:29 PM

Borrego is one-way from the bridge over the big gully to Mustard Road. A lot of beginners ride up to where the sign is and end up turning around because they don't know where they will end up.

09-01-2007, 07:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
tbowren STR Veteran	Is Whiting Ranch bi-directional now? I rode Whiting Ranch this morning around 9:00 and noticed almost everybody going the opposite way as I was. I rode to the Ralph's parking lot and went in the "entrance" like I have done many times before. First I see a few hikers coming towards me. No big deal. Then I see a bunch of joggers and another family of hikers, Strange, but no biggie. Then I see a couple riding their bikes towards me. They both have helmets and they didn't look like Walmart bikes. Strange. By the time I had climbed Mustard I saw 5 bikers going the opposite way. Was I halucinating? Can you now ride both ways at Whiting? I don't actually know where it says "one way trail" so I didn't tell those riders they were in the wrong. Did I just imagine it was only a one way trail before? Anyone else see this occur at Whiting? P.S. It was friggin HOT!

09-01-2007, 07:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
LBmtb good times	There's no set rule that says you have to do whiting in the traditional clockwise direction. Some people like to switch it up and ride trails a different direction sometimes. I wouldn't worry about it - just keep your head up and be aware (gotta be aware at whiting anyway from all the traffic it gets). edit: looks like borrego trail IS a one way trail Last edited by LBmtb; 09-01-2007 at 08:00 PM.

09-01-2007, 07:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
dstepper Over the hill	I always thought Borrego Trail was one way for bikes. That kinda sets the flow to go clockwise. __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

09-01-2007, 07:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
kevinator Staying hydrated	Dean is right, Borrego is one-way for bikes, unless you're walking it. Sometimes we come back down Mustard to climb up to Vista, then head back to Four-Corners - maybe others are doing the same? __________________ Consciousness: That annoying time between naps.

09-01-2007, 07:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
genusmtbkr5 King of the Fully Loop	Borrego is ONE WAY. At the end of that trail before coming to the start of Mustard, there is a sign stating the very thing. __________________ Gene"GuidesNewWarriors" *http://www.warriorssociety.org/* *http://www.sharemtb.com/*

09-01-2007, 07:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Uncle Rico STR Veteran	I think the first single track section is one way. If I remember right there is a sign at the cattle pond loop, but Im not totally sure.

09-01-2007, 09:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
ericfoltz	Borrego is one-way from the bridge over the big gully to Mustard Road. A lot of beginners ride up to where the sign is and end up turning around because they don't know where they will end up. __________________ Race & Event pics: http://www.ericfoltz.photoreflect.com

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