RR: San Clemente Singletracks

[KeepsWhatHappens]

Well we had another awesome ride at San Clemente today. Among the STR peeps were Genusmtbk5, Granny Ring and Scott V. We also had three other non-STR folk join us.

We had planned on doing 12-13 miles, but after 10 miles Pizza and beer sounded pretty good so we bailed a little early.

Here's the route we did.

We started off heading down "Fences Plus" which is an awesome twisty-turny singletrack.

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Here is ScottV and Gene on "Fences Plus" double-bridge section.

Then we climbed "Blind Lemons" and dropped "Wall Street."

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Stuart had a little fall on Wall Street.

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Here we are on "No Tools" fixing up Stuart's wounds.

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Here's GrannyRing and Reed on "No Tools". FYI Reed is 70+ and kicks butt on a mountain bike!

Next we headed out and did "Mustard" and then reversed course climbed a new trail (don't know the name) and dropped down "Hulley Gulley."

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Along the way we passed through "Auggie's Hollow". Here's GrannyRing in the hollow.

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King snake sighting.

Then we continued across "No Tools" eastbound and climbed "Use Your Sock" up to the fireroad. Then we headed west on the fireroad and picked up a brand new singletrack called "Qualifier."

This trail has a brand-new 24' bridge crossing.

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Here's Gene riding it.

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And then taking a closer look at it.

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Here's GrannyRing riding the bridge.

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Here's the parting group shot. Good ride gentlemen!

On the way out the parking lot heading to Pizza Port we had the good fortune of crossing paths with OMR who couldn't make the ride but had decided to drop by and see if we were done with the ride yet. His timing was perfect. He then joined us at Pizza Port for good times.

KeepsWhatHappens

[foofighter]

fricken awesome John that is one of my all time favorite trails

[ocrider]

Hey John that snake is a common King Snake. Looked like a fun ride! And pizza port is always awsome. I still havnt rode those trails, I need to get out there.

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by KeepsWhatHappens

Well we had another awesome ride at San Clemente today. Among the STR peeps were Genusmtbk5, Granny Ring and Scott V. We also had three other non-STR folk join us.

We had planned on doing 12-13 miles, but after 10 miles Pizza and beer sounded pretty good so we bailed a little early.

Here's the route we did.

We started off heading down "Fences Plus" which is an awesome twisty-turny singletrack.

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Here is ScottV and Gene on "Fences Plus" double-bridge section.

Then we climbed "Blind Lemons" and dropped "Wall Street."

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Stuart had a little fall on Wall Street.

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Here we are on "No Tools" fixing up Stuart's wounds.

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Here's GrannyRing and Reed on "No Tools". FYI Reed is 70+ and kicks butt on a mountain bike!

Next we headed out and did "Mustard" and then reversed course climbed a new trail (don't know the name) and dropped down "Hulley Gulley."

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Along the way we passed through "Auggie's Hollow". Here's GrannyRing in the hollow.

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Gopher snake?

Then we continued across "No Tools" eastbound and climbed "Use Your Sock" up to the fireroad. Then we headed west on the fireroad and picked up a brand new singletrack called "Qualifier."

This trail has a brand-new 24' bridge crossing.

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Here's Gene riding it.

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And then taking a closer look at it.

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Here's GrannyRing riding the bridge.

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Here's the parting group shot. Good ride gentlemen!

On the way out the parking lot heading to Pizza Port we had the good fortune of crossing paths with OMR who couldn't make the ride but had decided to drop by and see if we were done with the ride yet. His timing was perfect. He then joined us at Pizza Port for good times.

KeepsWhatHappens

funny how I hear different names for all of these trails "No Tools" is the only one I have heard before.

Riding the SC single tracks on Wed night. Haven't been on the new plank crossing

[cjwally]

I really really want to ride this place....But there aren't any turn by turn directions. Is this place hard to figure out? Are the trails marked?

[Fired Yo Momma]

I really want to ride there, looks like lotsa fun.

[foofighter]

Originally Posted by cjwally

I really really want to ride this place....But there aren't any turn by turn directions. Is this place hard to figure out? Are the trails marked?

trails are not marked when we rode it we just kind of blundered about (still fun) but if we had a guided tour it would probably been more fun a lot faster than the 1.5 ride LOL

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by foofighter

trails are not marked when we rode it we just kind of blundered about (still fun) but if we had a guided tour it would probably been more fun a lot faster than the 1.5 ride LOL

trail maps posted but the trails are not marked.

[foofighter]

doug, me and you gots to do a public service and make copies of the trail map, stick "you are here" arrows put on stake and mark the area at forks so peeps can choose the "red" pill or the "blue" pill

[slowSSer]

Originally Posted by cjwally

I really really want to ride this place....But there aren't any turn by turn directions. Is this place hard to figure out? Are the trails marked?

i've ridden there once and it's pretty easy to get to.....not that I can remember how to get there- I think it's off the 5 at ave pico and head inland

[foofighter]

Originally Posted by slowSSer

i've ridden there once and it's pretty easy to get to.....not that I can remember how to get there- I think it's off the 5 at ave pico and head inland

getting there is nothign it's navigating around there is another adventure...not that i mind it's a fun place to get lost

[Scott V]

This trail is a blast when you have someone leading that knows this place like KeepsWhatHappens. This would be a hard night ride without a good guide because trails turn every which way. I'd be up to try it though. Thanks again John for another great ride.

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by foofighter

doug, me and you gots to do a public service and make copies of the trail map, stick "you are here" arrows put on stake and mark the area at forks so peeps can choose the "red" pill or the "blue" pill

I checked with the ranger station and they did not have maps. That was about 6 months ago so maybe I will check again.

[cjwally]

Originally Posted by Scott V

This trail is a blast when you have someone leading that knows this place like KeepsWhatHappens. This would be a hard night ride without a good guide because trails turn every which way. I'd be up to try it though. Thanks again John for another great ride.

KEEPWHATHAPPENS.....hint hint.....start a nightride and I will join ya....

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by cjwally

KEEPWHATHAPPENS.....hint hint.....start a nightride and I will join ya....

want to ride it tomorrow night let me know. My riding partner bailed out on me today.

Mr. Keepwhat are you down? Anyone???

Duno if I know the trails as well as Keepwhat but haven't got lost..........yet

[KeepsWhatHappens]

Originally Posted by cjwally

I really really want to ride this place....But there aren't any turn by turn directions. Is this place hard to figure out? Are the trails marked?

Yes it's hard to figure out if you want a good flow of trails.. There are trail maps posted here and t here but only cover about 1/10 of the trails out there.

Best advice is to go with someone who knows the trails. They can be confusing. You probably wouldnt get lost but may waste alot of time and energy on trails that dont connect or are dead-ends.

KeepsWhatHappens

Originally Posted by cjwally

KEEPWHATHAPPENS.....hint hint.....start a nightride and I will join ya....

Sorry...Can't do a night ride (or a day ride) for a while now. Working 12 hour days plus commute 7 days a week for at least the next couple weeks now.

KeepsWhatHappens

[genusmtbkr5]

Great ride today. San Clemente single tracks never disappoints. I agree with the others about a guide. Although you can poke your way through the trails, it's best to go with someone who knows so you get a good flow. Otherwise there will be too much backtracking and repeating routes. I don't know it as well as John, but I may post something soon.

[tkblazer]

gene should be suspended from STR for a week for that jersey he's wearing

[Pain Freak]

Wow, I had no idea there was that much to ride down there. I'll make a point of joining in on the next one I can.

Whose doing all the work, bridges and such?