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Old 08-28-2007, 07:57 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Exclamation Warning... Arroy Trabuco!!! and Introduction
I have been reading posts on this forum for a while and havent introduced myself yet so no is the time. I live in rancho santa margarita and regularly ride the local trails about 5 days a week. Just started mountain biking about two months ago and already broke my clavicle but it healed up in about three weeks so i am back on the trail.

Now for the warning!!! I was riding Arroyo Trabuco this morning and came accross a HUGE oak that had uprooted and planted itself right over the main trail. The tree is about one third of the way through the part that gets real woody and tight so be careful. The only way to get around it is to get off and military crawl with your bike under it.

Ride Safe!!
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Old 08-28-2007, 07:59 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I know somebody that could ride under it!

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Old 08-28-2007, 08:06 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Welcome and thanks for the warning. I just led "a few" riders there this past Sat and good thing it didn't happen while we were coming through, it would've added half of STR to the DL.

Sorry you missed it. keep an eye out for other newbie rides. BTW, not everyone who signs up for those rides are newbs, lots of veteran riders as well.

http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/trail-talk/7869-rr-oneill-tijeras-creek-arroyo-trabuco-newbie-ride.html
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Old 08-28-2007, 08:07 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Welcome! I also live in RSM and ride the surrounding trails throughout the week. If you want to ride sometime just contact me on here. I live across the road from Target.
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Old 08-28-2007, 08:08 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Old 08-28-2007, 08:11 AM   #6 (permalink)
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That tree needs to be moved. I may go in on Wed and see what it'll take to move it off the trail because there is a ride posted for Labor Day.
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Old 08-28-2007, 08:36 AM   #7 (permalink)
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That tree needs to be moved. I may go in on Wed and see what it'll take to move it off the trail because there is a ride posted for Labor Day.
If you need help say the word. Anybody got a chainsaw we can borrow?
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Old 08-28-2007, 08:42 AM   #8 (permalink)
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If you need help say the word. Anybody got a chainsaw we can borrow?
Thanks Chris, the WS has some that I can get if we need them. I'll let you know.
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Old 08-28-2007, 10:47 AM   #9 (permalink)
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That tree needs to be moved. I may go in on Wed and see what it'll take to move it off the trail because there is a ride posted for Labor Day.
Gene, I can help out in the afternoon on Wed. I'm flying tomorrow am with Chris and Chip then back aroun dlnuch time I think.

Singletrack Angel and the Trail Angels are riding that route this am and I will get a fresh report when they get back around noon.

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Old 08-28-2007, 11:00 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Old 08-28-2007, 11:06 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Post it Gene if you need help...there's plenty of us around to hump that thing out of the way.

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Brian....

Are you welcoming the downed tree or Commplex????

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Old 08-28-2007, 11:11 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Post it Gene if you need help...there's plenty of us around to hump that thing out of the way.

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Brian....

Are you welcoming the downed tree or Commplex????

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Ummm... Commplex of course!!!

BTW, do you need permission from the rangers or the city to chop up that tree??
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Old 08-28-2007, 11:16 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Ummm... Commplex of course!!!

BTW, do you need permission from the rangers or the city to chop up that tree??
Grasshopper, Rule #17. Never ask for permission... just ask for forgiveness...

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Old 08-28-2007, 11:32 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Old 08-28-2007, 11:34 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Sorry about that, I came around the corner to fast and hit the tree and knocked it over.
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Old 08-28-2007, 12:34 PM   #16 (permalink)
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OK here's what I just heard from the Singletrack Angel of the Trail Angels who rode Arroyo Trabuco this am. The tree is down on the norther part of the jungle. The tree is HUGE. Kristine guesses at least 36" in diameter but probably more. She doesn't think even 10 people could move it.

She did say you can get underneath it and she didn't see a real obvious way to make a path around it.

So unless someone has a really big chainsaw the best plan might be to GPS the location and call the O'Neill ranger and let them dispatch a work crew. 949-923-2260

But that might take a while. Gene I also have the head ranger's (Ron Slimm) personal cell number but won't post it. If you need it call me.

Use caution on the downhill approach is another thing she mentioned.

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Old 08-28-2007, 06:48 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Thanks John. The Rangers have been notified and depending on staffing a crew will be dispatched in the next couple days maybe even today. The tree will be removed or cut up so the trail is clear. I spoke with Scott one of the rangers who was there this Sat is aware of the rides there this coming Labor Day weekend and will try and get a crew out as soon as possible. He will call me and when I know more, I'll update this post. Thanks guys.

Update: The ranger went out and checked out the tree. It was 1/10th of a mile from the start of the Arroyo single track. Ranger Scott said it was a monster of a tree and full of poison oak. They will be removing it tomorrow and will call me when they do. Thanks for the info Kristine and John and thanks again commplex for posting this..
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