Flight Line

[kentonn]

Went down to Carlsbad last weekend to create a new route for Geoladders -- Overview. We rode Flight Line which turned out to be a fun ride. We only had enough time to ride a handful of the trails. As I understand it, there is some really fun, big stuff to be found. Anyway, I plan to ride the rest of the area as soon as I can get back down there.

For those of you that are not familiar with Flight Line... It is a complex network of trails that has been built since the mid 80's. As I understand it, one guy is responsible for a majority of the trails. Without a doubt, these trails were made by mtb'rs for the purpose of mountain biking.

For directions, etc. ---> Geoladders -- Flight Line: Freeride Tour

Now for some pictures...

These are pictures of the trail that descends from the skate park:




Terry on a ladder switchback:







Here I am going over teeter-totter:







Manual over Bus Bridge:



Where I got poison oak:
(if you must get off the trail to take pictures, look before you step.)



Squeeze I:



Backside of Squeeze I:



Ladder jump:



Squeeze II:



Steep roller:
(Well, it seemed steep when I was riding down it)


Wow, another bridge:




Double wall drop:

[Skeeter]

looks like tons of fun
maybe an STR road trip in the future

[kentonn]

Originally Posted by RSMLA

looks like tons of fun
maybe an STR road trip in the future

I'm down for it!

[dstepper]

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=223886

[Chaos]

Originally Posted by RSMLA

looks like tons of fun
maybe an STR road trip in the future

doood. this is not that far from us

[kentonn]

Originally Posted by dstepper

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=223886

Yeah, some of Flight Line is already been graded for housing. Soon they will knock down some more for an industrial center. They are still building trails over by the skate park. Furthermore, they have built a trail that connects Flight Line to Calveras.

You really should ride this place while you still can. Its 40 miles from 5 and 74.

[Von-Skipp]

Thats sweet you and Terry made it down to Flightline. I used to ride Caliveras and Flightline all the time before I moved to OC. Those ladders and bridges must be new since Ive never seen those. Caliveras Kind of sucks now. I went down there last month and nothing special.

I miss riding.........

[kentonn]

Originally Posted by Von-Skipp

Thats sweet you and Terry made it down to Flightline. I used to ride Caliveras and Flightline all the time before I moved to OC. Those ladders and bridges must be new since Ive never seen those. Caliveras Kind of sucks now. I went down there last month and nothing special.

I miss riding.........

Yeah, most of that stuff is new. There are even a lot of new trails to go with all of the new bridges and ladders. There is supposed to be a some bigger stuff down in the low valley. I even heard that someone is building Caliveras up as well.

How is AZ?

[Skeeter]

Originally Posted by Chaos

doood. this is not that far from us

can you get away from the fam bam for a trip down then. I'm down whenever

[Von-Skipp]

Originally Posted by kentonn

How is AZ?

I havnt ridden here since I moved. Next time I come home I will bring the Spot with me. Its been raining every night here so trails are probably gooood.

[Chaos]

Originally Posted by RSMLA

can you get away from the fam bam for a trip down then. I'm down whenever

The next couple of weekends I'll be free to go down and check out Flightline. This place looks like fun!

Thanks for pics Kentonn!!

[kentonn]

Originally Posted by Chaos

The next couple of weekends I'll be free to go down and check out Flightline. This place looks like fun!

Thanks for pics Kentonn!!

My pleasure! This place is a lot of fun. A little different from everything around here. I am out of town this next weekend but if you guys are heading down the following weekend, I'm in.

[kentonn]

Originally Posted by Von-Skipp

I havnt ridden here since I moved. Next time I come home I will bring the Spot with me. Its been raining every night here so trails are probably gooood.

No doubt! I am sure that you have some gooding riding out there.

Oh yeah, attached is the full route for Google Earth.

[PHAT TIRE]

Originally Posted by Von-Skipp

I havnt ridden here since I moved. Next time I come home I will bring the Spot with me. Its been raining every night here so trails are probably gooood.

Did you see my post in Von-Skipp's AZ happenings. ???? Sweet pics ken. PM if you are riding around here soon.

[Skeeter]

Originally Posted by Chaos

The next couple of weekends I'll be free to go down and check out Flightline. This place looks like fun!

Thanks for pics Kentonn!!

Originally Posted by kentonn

My pleasure! This place is a lot of fun. A little different from everything around here. I am out of town this next weekend but if you guys are heading down the following weekend, I'm in.

Im planning on doing the El Moro ride next weekend, but lets loosely plan this for the 23, 24th or the weekend of the 30th, 1st.

[kentonn]

Originally Posted by RSMLA

Im planning on doing the El Moro ride next weekend, but lets loosely plan this for the 23, 24th or the weekend of the 30th, 1st.

I'm good for any of those days.

[Chaos]

Originally Posted by RSMLA

Im planning on doing the El Moro ride next weekend, but lets loosely plan this for the 23, 24th or the weekend of the 30th, 1st.

i'm good for the 23-24... and possibly the 30-1st if my vacation doesn't get approved to go out and join in the Turner Homer Convention in St.Geroge and Moab. we should start a new thread to find out interest from others that would want to go.

[michaeldorian]

Ken,

Flight line looks awesome! Look foward to riding with you next weekend.