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osmarandsara · 10-19-2007, 01:07 PM

Here's where my buds and I do our regular riding, Sycamore Canyon Park (Riverside)....its a 1200 acre city park.......open to bikes, hikers, equestrians, closed to motos......

Slickrock in SoCal??? Check out the pix..........

allison · 10-19-2007, 01:08 PM

Looks pretty nice.. How long are typical loops out there, location/directions?

Chewyeti · 10-19-2007, 01:09 PM

looks fun! where exactly in riverslime is it?

osmarandsara · 10-19-2007, 02:01 PM

The park is very close to UC Riverside, about 5-6 miles N/E of downtown Riverside.....The park is roughly bounded by Central Ave (on the North), the 215/60 Fwy (on the East), Alessandro Bld (on the South) and Canyon Crest Boulevard (on the West)

From the OC, the most direct way is the 91 Fwy to the 215/60 towards Moreno Valley and get off on Central, then go Right and drive on Central for about 3/4 mile till you see the park on the left....FREE parking just behind the sign on the dirt lot......

Now here comes the hard part, the place is essentially a maze, it is criscrossed by single track and doubletrack everywhich way.......it would be hard to get around without a guide if you have never been here......Although you won't get "lost" because you are surrounded by homes and warehouses, you could end up down in the canyon and you'll have a nice hike-a-bike to get yourself out...

Our usual loop is between 8-12 miles...this allows us to hit all the best trails and we don't have to backtrack on any of them.

You could actually make it an epic by riding Sycamore early in the morning, then have lunch and ride Box Springs/Two Trees in the afternoon.

ghixon · 10-19-2007, 02:30 PM

Sycamore Canyon is fun to play in. I totally ate sh*t once on a downhill section back by the houses that border the north east side though. Damn waterbars.

osmarandsara · 10-19-2007, 02:52 PM

I know what you mean. Because you have excellent visibility (no trees) and because the downhills have long run-outs, you can really catch some serious speed at Sycamore............

Reedster · 10-19-2007, 03:49 PM

You did a great job showing the local singeltrack. It took me a while to figure out where you shot some of your pictures from. Good work.

Now you just need to show some pics of the rockstacles out there that you can play on.

Here are a couple fun ones.

IMG_3238.jpg

jenson web pic -rb.jpg

There is a lot of stuff to explore around there and I have seen some pretty big jumps that downhill types have set up, but they are out of the question for me.

If you're in the area and want to ride I suggest you just go explore and have fun.

~R

53-12 · 10-19-2007, 04:42 PM

Nice pix. Looks like some fun trails, and good area to explore. Thanks also for the directions. Will have to ride out there soon.

Pain Freak · 10-19-2007, 06:57 PM

Like he said though....it's very easy to get lost. I'd rode out there a dozen times with Team Dirty Works and figured I could find my way around. I went out one morning with a friend of mine that had woke up late. We were supposed to meet Doc and a couple other guys, but because of my friends oversleeping we were late and I figured we might catch them. Wrong! Being directionally challenged as I am we took the wrong route. We spent the next 6 hours in this little park going around in circles. I got home that day and took a shower and went straight to bed. Gawd, was I tired!

JOx2 · 10-19-2007, 08:05 PM

i live not too far from that location and i didnt know the park exist, im glad to jump to this hobby/sport.

Tedroy · 10-20-2007, 09:25 PM

... not a Sycamore in sight! Kinda like "the oaks"!
... Developers...

BrewMaster · 10-21-2007, 02:09 PM

Looks like a fun place to ride. osmarandsara, Reedster, How about organizing a ride out there one Saturday? I would love to ride with a local who knows the way to the good stuff.

Chewyeti · 10-21-2007, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrewMaster

Looks like a fun place to ride. osmarandsara, Reedster, How about organizing a ride out there one Saturday? I would love to ride with a local who knows the way to the good stuff.

i'd be there if someone wants to show me around

osmarandsara · 10-21-2007, 03:33 PM

I don't mind showing some folks around the park......I currently can only do Sundays however....if there is interest on a Sunday ride I'll definitely put something on......

PacMan · 10-21-2007, 03:45 PM

I too have always wanted to ride there and never have, which is silly because it's only about 45 minutes from the Temecula area and I routinely drive further than that to ride other places in SD.

Organize a Sunday ride and I'm there.

JOx2 · 10-21-2007, 06:10 PM

Sunday will work for me. its only 15 minutes away from me. hopefully i get my bike once you set this one up.

foofighter · 10-21-2007, 08:56 PM

thanks for sharing that's a HOT looking park

10-19-2007, 01:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
allison Gone ridin'	Looks pretty nice.. How long are typical loops out there, location/directions? __________________

10-19-2007, 01:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chewyeti Trail PIMP.....	looks fun! where exactly in riverslime is it? __________________ -Aaron or Chewy VOODOO Canzo 29er "Dude, this brings back memories of the gay bar I went to!" - Rockinthecasbah

10-19-2007, 02:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
osmarandsara Oz	Sycamore Canyon (Riverside) The park is very close to UC Riverside, about 5-6 miles N/E of downtown Riverside.....The park is roughly bounded by Central Ave (on the North), the 215/60 Fwy (on the East), Alessandro Bld (on the South) and Canyon Crest Boulevard (on the West) From the OC, the most direct way is the 91 Fwy to the 215/60 towards Moreno Valley and get off on Central, then go Right and drive on Central for about 3/4 mile till you see the park on the left....FREE parking just behind the sign on the dirt lot...... Now here comes the hard part, the place is essentially a maze, it is criscrossed by single track and doubletrack everywhich way.......it would be hard to get around without a guide if you have never been here......Although you won't get "lost" because you are surrounded by homes and warehouses, you could end up down in the canyon and you'll have a nice hike-a-bike to get yourself out... Our usual loop is between 8-12 miles...this allows us to hit all the best trails and we don't have to backtrack on any of them. You could actually make it an epic by riding Sycamore early in the morning, then have lunch and ride Box Springs/Two Trees in the afternoon.

10-19-2007, 02:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
osmarandsara Oz	fast downhills I know what you mean. Because you have excellent visibility (no trees) and because the downhills have long run-outs, you can really catch some serious speed at Sycamore............

10-19-2007, 06:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pain Freak Charlie bit me	Like he said though....it's very easy to get lost. I'd rode out there a dozen times with Team Dirty Works and figured I could find my way around. I went out one morning with a friend of mine that had woke up late. We were supposed to meet Doc and a couple other guys, but because of my friends oversleeping we were late and I figured we might catch them. Wrong! Being directionally challenged as I am we took the wrong route. We spent the next 6 hours in this little park going around in circles. I got home that day and took a shower and went straight to bed. Gawd, was I tired! __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

10-19-2007, 02:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
ghixon	Sycamore Canyon is fun to play in. I totally ate sh*t once on a downhill section back by the houses that border the north east side though. Damn waterbars. __________________ The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.

10-19-2007, 03:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Reedster Violent Tree Hugger	You did a great job showing the local singeltrack. It took me a while to figure out where you shot some of your pictures from. Good work. Now you just need to show some pics of the rockstacles out there that you can play on. Here are a couple fun ones. IMG_3238.jpg jenson web pic -rb.jpg There is a lot of stuff to explore around there and I have seen some pretty big jumps that downhill types have set up, but they are out of the question for me. If you're in the area and want to ride I suggest you just go explore and have fun. ~R

10-19-2007, 04:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
53-12 by design	Nice pix. Looks like some fun trails, and good area to explore. Thanks also for the directions. Will have to ride out there soon.

10-19-2007, 08:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
JOx2 Good Grasshopper	i live not too far from that location and i didnt know the park exist, im glad to jump to this hobby/sport.

10-20-2007, 09:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tedroy Mt Wilson Motoboy	And wouldn't ya know it... ... not a Sycamore in sight! Kinda like "the oaks"! ... Developers...

10-21-2007, 02:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
BrewMaster Thirsty	Looks like a fun place to ride. osmarandsara, Reedster, How about organizing a ride out there one Saturday? I would love to ride with a local who knows the way to the good stuff. __________________ “Very few are meant for a life of notoriety, yet all of us are meant for a life of significance." Erwin McManus, Wide Awake

10-21-2007, 03:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
osmarandsara Oz	Sycamore Canyon I don't mind showing some folks around the park......I currently can only do Sundays however....if there is interest on a Sunday ride I'll definitely put something on......

10-21-2007, 03:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
PacMan Future Homer??	I too have always wanted to ride there and never have, which is silly because it's only about 45 minutes from the Temecula area and I routinely drive further than that to ride other places in SD. Organize a Sunday ride and I'm there. __________________ Less typing...more riding.

10-21-2007, 06:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
JOx2 Good Grasshopper	Sunday will work for me. its only 15 minutes away from me. hopefully i get my bike once you set this one up.

10-21-2007, 08:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
foofighter On the Mend	thanks for sharing that's a HOT looking park __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com

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