RR: Chiquita Ridge Exploring

[KeepsWhatHappens]

Did a solo run today out on Chiquita Ridge. Didn't think I'd take many photos since I was solo but just couldn't resist. It's down-right bee-autiful out there right now!

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Heading up Sawgrass.

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Exploring an overgrown trail.

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Top of Rabbit Run.

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Flowers on Rabbit Run.

[foofighter]

where's that top location John? looks great! when does that area get unbearably hot?

[KeepsWhatHappens]

Originally Posted by foofighter

where's that top location John? looks great! when does that area get unbearably hot?

That's Sawgrass Trail heading up out of Coto. There seems to be lots of vines growing on the trees since there's so much moisture. I don't remember this from years past.

I won't tell you where it is, but I'd be glad to show you.

Heat will set in about May I'd guess.

[slapshotz]

I live near here and like riding chiquita, but i've noticed that all that shrubbery is giving my legs some kind of rash or poison ivy. anybody else notice that too?

[KeepsWhatHappens]

Originally Posted by slapshotz

I live near here and like riding chiquita, but i've noticed that all that shrubbery is giving my legs some kind of rash or poison ivy. anybody else notice that too?

Some of the yellow flowery plants seems to have sticker or prickers but I haven't received any rash-like symptoms. Don't worry all that greenery willbe brown soon!

[Waldo]

Originally Posted by slapshotz

I live near here and like riding chiquita, but i've noticed that all that shrubbery is giving my legs some kind of rash or poison ivy. anybody else notice that too?

Pretty sure this has been posted here before is some form, but watch out for Poodle Dog Bush, which is sprouting up everywhere right now, especially in some of the recent burn areas.

[Pho'dUp]

Originally Posted by Waldo

Pretty sure this has been posted here before is some form, but watch out for Poodle Dog Bush, which is sprouting up everywhere right now, especially in some of the recent burn areas.

Yeah man that Poodle Dog Bush hurts like a motherf*cker.

[foofighter]

dam that looks like a burn!!!

[slapshotz]

definitely a lot of greenery growing into the bike path. i dont' think i have it as bad as the burned guy. my legs just itched for a few days.

[kentonn]

Originally Posted by slapshotz

definitely a lot of greenery growing into the bike path. i dont' think i have it as bad as the burned guy. my legs just itched for a few days.

Yeah, me too. They are just little stickers that are penetrating the skin. No biggie, seems to pass after a couple days.

[andy aka rut]

I have the rash on my knee. I was thinking oak but then I never got the blisters.... hmmmm Poodle Dog Bush sucks!!!

Thanks for sharing this info

And thanks to John for sharing the photos... that is truly a great place to ride!!!

[drew12]

I lived in RSM for 7 years, and started Mt biking there at Tijeras creek and trabuco. Ridden that loop seems like hundreds of times. I Would ride up to Chiquita ridge, however never went in because of a No Trespassing sign.
Is the ridge open now?
I'd like to get back up there to ride and see the area again, ride some new trails.
If your going this weekend let me know!

[slapshotz]

I was wondering that about this trail. There seems to be a few ways to get in without seeing these signs. Yesterday, a police officer in a SUV was on the fireroad and just said hello. I think this is mainly posted for real troublemakers and not riders who are relatively harmless.

Originally Posted by drew12

I lived in RSM for 7 years, and started Mt biking there at Tijeras creek and trabuco. Ridden that loop seems like hundreds of times. I Would ride up to Chiquita ridge, however never went in because of a No Trespassing sign.
Is the ridge open now?
I'd like to get back up there to ride and see the area again, ride some new trails.
If your going this weekend let me know!