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MtnBikerBamBam · 03-08-2005, 02:08 PM

where is maple springs?? anyone have any pictures??

LBmtb · 03-08-2005, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MtnBikerBamBam

where is maple springs?? anyone have any pictures??

http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru....php?cat_id=28

MtnBikerBamBam · 03-08-2005, 02:36 PM

what city is it near???

mtnbikerdude87 · 03-08-2005, 02:39 PM

Ill be up for a satuday ride but probably not this week since I have that southridge race. Doesnt matter to me which trail but STT is a good place. Dunno if I can make it to next weeks ride either (if it's palnned) b/c I have work at 10:30. (dang REI!

)

I got next monday off, anyone wanna ride?

Jawbreaker · 03-08-2005, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MtnBikerBamBam

what city is it near???

Somewhat between Orange and El Toro

03-08-2005, 04:41 PM

I can ride saturday, but i usually ride on sundays with FXrob.
I'd vote for Maple Springs for the group ride, I've never done it, and riding fullerton would be a waste in my book being that i can only ride once a week at the moment.

03-08-2005, 04:43 PM

Maple Springs it is then!

badfishgood · 03-08-2005, 06:03 PM

Saturday mornings... early... *I'm down.

JamR · 03-08-2005, 07:28 PM

Maple Springs would probably be a good idea, especially for those who have not been there yet. As of April 1st, it will be closed until September, so there's only three weekends left to ride it.

Water is running shallow, slow and clean right now, and Motorway is in perfect shape.

mytrustysteed · 03-08-2005, 07:37 PM

I'd be up for a Maple Springs ride, but only Sun, Mon, Tues are good for me. Maybe another time if you all go on a saturday.

Epic_Mtn_Biker · 03-08-2005, 07:45 PM

count me for a saturday morning ride, except for this one coming up (march 12)

Von-Diggity · 03-08-2005, 07:48 PM

I am with JamR on this, Maple springs will soon be closing, and for those that want to get to the main divide, it is the easiest way to it. Certainly less strenous than going up Harding. For a future weekend ride, I suggest going for a Joplin loop. Should be nice before it really gets warm, and while the trail is still tacky from all the recent rains.

MtnBikerBamBam · 03-08-2005, 11:34 PM

two things, why will it be closed till september and how long is the trail??? whats the difficulty??? is it all just climbing and fire road???

Von-Diggity · 03-09-2005, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MtnBikerBamBam

two things, why will it be closed till september and how long is the trail??? whats the difficulty??? is it all just climbing and fire road???

It is closed until September because of a federally protected frog that lives in the canyon. I believe it is the Arroyo Toad, and it is their mating season. As far as the trail, if we do the loop to the Silverado motorway, it is about a 17 miles. The climb up to the main divide is not too bad, but the section from the main divide fire road until the motorway has a lot of short semi-steep climbs. The silverado motorway is a fun singletrak that basically drops back into the canyon near the parking at the trail head.

JamR · 03-09-2005, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MtnBikerBamBam

two things, why will it be closed till september and how long is the trail??? whats the difficulty??? is it all just climbing and fire road???

It's an easy 7 mile climb with lots of options. Once at the top of the 7 mile climb to Main Divide you can continue another 5 miles to the peak (a semi-loose gravel climb), or coast a fast 6 mile downhill on Main Divide to the Motorway Singletrack which is a fun 3 mile drop down to the parking area.

Or you can just turn around for a fast roll back down the way you came up.

It is the easiest a quickest way up to Main Divide and a great ride.

They close the trail from April through September for the Arroyo Toad that lives in the many water crossing and wet areas along side the trail.

It's a great ride right now with lots of running water and small waterfalls all over the place.

03-09-2005, 07:15 AM

What time should we go? 10am?

Von-Diggity · 03-09-2005, 07:37 AM

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What time should we go? 10am?

10:00 am will work for me.

LBmtb · 03-09-2005, 07:51 AM

Anytime after 8am.

First post I made: "Maybe in a couple weeks, that way I can also distribute socaltrailriders.org stickers (hopefully have them by then). "

Do you guys wanna do this ride this Saturday? (fine with me) Or wait a week or two so that Mike is able to ride his new Yeti here and we can also pass out stickers. Also Trung and Armando can't make it this weekend cause of races . . .

03-09-2005, 07:57 AM

10am it is.

03-09-2005, 08:15 AM

10 works for me, looks like i'll be riding saturday and sunday this weekend. i really wanna ride maple springs, i can't wait!

03-08-2005, 02:08 PM	#21 (permalink)
MtnBikerBamBam Member	where is maple springs?? anyone have any pictures?? __________________ Riding is FUN

03-08-2005, 02:36 PM	#23 (permalink)
MtnBikerBamBam Member	what city is it near??? __________________ Riding is FUN

03-08-2005, 02:39 PM	#24 (permalink)
mtnbikerdude87 Huh?	Ill be up for a satuday ride but probably not this week since I have that southridge race. Doesnt matter to me which trail but STT is a good place. Dunno if I can make it to next weeks ride either (if it's palnned) b/c I have work at 10:30. (dang REI! ) I got next monday off, anyone wanna ride? __________________ Zot Zot cycling! Keep Pedaling

03-08-2005, 06:03 PM	#28 (permalink)
badfishgood I can lick my elbow.	Saturday mornings... early... *I'm down. __________________ <Enter clever phrase here.>

03-08-2005, 07:28 PM	#29 (permalink)
JamR STR Veteran	Maple Springs would probably be a good idea, especially for those who have not been there yet. As of April 1st, it will be closed until September, so there's only three weekends left to ride it. Water is running shallow, slow and clean right now, and Motorway is in perfect shape. __________________ See ya on the trails

03-08-2005, 04:41 PM	#26 (permalink)
i am dino Guest	I can ride saturday, but i usually ride on sundays with FXrob. I'd vote for Maple Springs for the group ride, I've never done it, and riding fullerton would be a waste in my book being that i can only ride once a week at the moment.

03-08-2005, 04:43 PM	#27 (permalink)
chumbaracing Guest	Maple Springs it is then!

03-08-2005, 07:37 PM	#30 (permalink)
mytrustysteed Senior Member	I'd be up for a Maple Springs ride, but only Sun, Mon, Tues are good for me. Maybe another time if you all go on a saturday. __________________ Riding a Specialized Stumpjumer :-)

03-08-2005, 07:45 PM	#31 (permalink)
Epic_Mtn_Biker STR Veteran	count me for a saturday morning ride, except for this one coming up (march 12) __________________ Learn it, Live it, Love it !!!!!!!

03-08-2005, 07:48 PM	#32 (permalink)
Von-Diggity	Maple Springs I am with JamR on this, Maple springs will soon be closing, and for those that want to get to the main divide, it is the easiest way to it. Certainly less strenous than going up Harding. For a future weekend ride, I suggest going for a Joplin loop. Should be nice before it really gets warm, and while the trail is still tacky from all the recent rains.

03-08-2005, 11:34 PM	#33 (permalink)
MtnBikerBamBam Member	two things, why will it be closed till september and how long is the trail??? whats the difficulty??? is it all just climbing and fire road??? __________________ Riding is FUN

03-09-2005, 07:15 AM	#36 (permalink)
chumbaracing Guest	What time should we go? 10am?

03-09-2005, 07:51 AM	#38 (permalink)
LBmtb good times	Anytime after 8am. First post I made: "Maybe in a couple weeks, that way I can also distribute socaltrailriders.org stickers (hopefully have them by then). " Do you guys wanna do this ride this Saturday? (fine with me) Or wait a week or two so that Mike is able to ride his new Yeti here and we can also pass out stickers. Also Trung and Armando can't make it this weekend cause of races . . . __________________ My Twits tkblazer: wonder if i can wear my yellow speedo me: only if you wear the matching yellow goggles with it

03-09-2005, 07:57 AM	#39 (permalink)
chumbaracing Guest	10am it is.

03-09-2005, 08:15 AM	#40 (permalink)
i am dino Guest	10 works for me, looks like i'll be riding saturday and sunday this weekend. i really wanna ride maple springs, i can't wait!

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