Turkey Day SS San Juan (a.m.)

[davidB]

Originally Posted by davidB

man i really want to be riding a lot this weekend with the new bike and this looks good to start it off, anyone else headed down there from the san gabriels?

still lookin....

i'll be there somehow or another, probably driving myself down there

[onlyontwo]

Justin and Allison, Candace and I won't need to carpool...we are staying at Newport Beach. Thanks for the carpool offer. We are still debating on the ride as Candace still has some metal trying to escape...I think she would be up for the 12 miler, I don't know about the 17 with almost an additional 1,000 feet of climbing. Which way are you guys leaning?

[allison]

Originally Posted by mechmann

i think allison is going to limit the trip to just cocktail and back. if a faster group wants to head up and do the loop, i would probably be willing to give that a go! we will play it by ear, but there will definitely be people only doing cocktail rock and back.

We'll definitely be splitting up, as I'm sure some of the group wants the extra mileage and is fast enough to knock it out. I'd be up for the extra mileage, but I know that not everyone will be. So, us slowpokes or injured folks will ride up possibly after the fast guys take off and take our time. I'll take some photos. If we get bored we can head out behind cocktail and ride a bit til we catch the fast guys and come back. It may be cold if it isn't sunny, so we'll want to keep moving anyway.

[JOx2]

Originally Posted by autoduel

I have a spare adventure pass if anyone needs one at the lot.

this one needs an adventure pass? how can i get one?

[denmother]

Originally Posted by JOx2

this none needs an adventure pass? how can i get one?

I got mine at Big 5.

[CPATCRASH]

Originally Posted by JOx2

this none needs an adventure pass? how can i get one?

REI.

[autoduel]

Originally Posted by JOx2

this none needs an adventure pass? how can i get one?

It's required to park in National forest land.
http://www.sgwa.org/pass.htm
Its' $30 and you can pick them up at REI, Sport Chalet, Etc. They always give tickets at the San Juan parking lot. Some may not agree with the fee, but the proceeds are used to maintain and build facitities at these parking areas. If you decide to risk a ticket, keep in mind that parking ticket penalties go into a general fund and the national forests do not see any of this.

[klutter]

If you don't have time (or just plain forget) to get a pass ahead of time, you can pay at the trail head.

[autoduel]

Originally Posted by klutter

If you don't have time (or just plain forget) to get a pass ahead of time, you can pay at the trail head.

Only at certain lots where there is some manned facility (like Chantry Flats) and usually not on the weekdays. I don't think you can at San Juan. It's too remote. And I don't remember Noble having one either.

[schleppp]

Originally Posted by klutter

If you don't have time (or just plain forget) to get a pass ahead of time, you can pay at the trail head.

Also, remember, if you get a ticket it is only for the fee you should have paid in the first place. After 30 days it becomes a fine, I am not sure how much though.

[onlyontwo]

Right on... Hopefully we will see you guys there. We just have to be at Newport for turkey at noon. Is there an address that I can mapquest to get directions? Thanks all


Andy

[schleppp]

Originally Posted by onlyontwo

Right on... Hopefully we will see you guys there. We just have to be at Newport for turkey at noon. Is there an address that I can mapquest to get directions? Thanks all


Andy

Click this link and change the start address to what ever you want and it will give you directions... http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=92...7.510195&h1=en

[klutter]

Originally Posted by autoduel

Only at certain lots where there is some manned facility (like Chantry Flats) and usually not on the weekdays. I don't think you can at San Juan. It's too remote. And I don't remember Noble having one either.

True, there isn't a manned booth where you would pay, however, there is a drop off box at the SJT trailhead. Just place the money in the provided envelope, write down your license plate number and drop if off in the deposit box. But as you said, not all facilities have this feature.

[Abstrakt77]

Originally Posted by klutter

you can pay at the trail head.

Not anymore. The last couple of times I went, they got rid of the envelope system. You can probably get a Adventure Pass @ the Candy Store...but I doubt they'll be open tomm.

[allison]

Originally Posted by autoduel

Only at certain lots where there is some manned facility (like Chantry Flats) and usually not on the weekdays. I don't think you can at San Juan. It's too remote. And I don't remember Noble having one either.

San Juan has an envelope/drop box at the lower trailhead where you can drop in $5 for the day.

[CPATCRASH]

!f you forget you may get a ticket. Just mail the five bucks and then head to REI. I just went today to get my new pass today. I however should have just paid the $5.00 ticket. Damn REI sales! Oh well, $300.00 later I have a adventure pass and some other crap my wife says I didn't need. Whatever!

[JamR]

If anyone is lacking an adventure pass or worried about not enough parking; I can take a total of three bikes in my truck if anyone needs a carpool.

The parking lot near Bravo Burgers at the south/east corner of Ortega and Rancho Viejo has plenty of parking.

Let me know, and I'd be happy to drive.

[slowSSer]

status change- I'm in! so i can prove to y'all that i do sometimes ride...

[allison]

I'll be wearing my STR jersey, on a white 1x1 with lots of pink bits. Say hello so we can all introduce ourselves and head up the hill!

[Kish Me]

Originally Posted by JamR

If anyone is lacking an adventure pass or worried about not enough parking; I can take a total of three bikes in my truck if anyone needs a carpool.

The parking lot near Bravo Burgers at the south/east corner of Ortega and Rancho Viejo has plenty of parking.

Let me know, and I'd be happy to drive.

I'll meet at Bravo. I have a pass but maybe save some gas. How about 7:15?

-Dave