Hurkey Creek Thread

[JamR]

Just thought I'd put up a Hurkey Creek thread here instead of on the long ride post.

I'm still planning on going up to Hurkey Creek on the 9th of July for a morning ride. I plan on getting to the Hurkey Creek Park day use area around 8:00 am and wander around the trails until around noon; then grab a lunch in Idyllwild before heading back to O.C.

Anyone want to join me that day?

[JamR]

Also, let's use this thread for information on the 24 hours of adrenalin at Hurkey Creek.

Anyone here planning on putting together a team for the Sep 24th event?

[JamR]

A few people I know have loosely planned a Saturday ride up at Hurkey Creek for tomorrow if anyone is interested in joining in.

The general plan is to meet at the McDonalds parking lot on La Paz and Cabot Road near the 5 Fwy, then caravan up to Hurkey Creek.

We will probably get to Hurkey Creek around 8:30, then ride around the area for 3 to 4 hours or so, then grab a lunch and head back to O.C.

I'm not sure how many people (if any) are committed at this point, but I will definitely be at the McDonalds parking lot at 6:00 am tomorrow morning, and plan to start heading up to Hurkey Creek by 6:30 (with coffee in hand).

See ya in the morning if you plan on going

[imapodaddy]

Is this trail relatively easy? My wife (noobie) and I will be heading out there this coming weekend and want to do some riding. Any suggestions?

RL

[Epic_Mtn_Biker]

the hurkey creek loop is definitely not a novice/beginner loop, it has some technical descending and climbing. it's a very fun ride, but not easy

[imapodaddy]

Do you know of any trails you can recommend that are within the same area?

RL

[ocrider]

I'm heading up there on frieday and im going to do a buds shop ride on saturday morning. but i dont think thats a good beginner ride.

[ocrider]

just got back this evening from idyllwild and it was awsome. Almost all single track. i had alot of fun riding with the locals. Sorry i didnt stop to take pictures because i was having so much fun. Id recomend the buds ride for anyone from beginner to expert.

[ocrider]

imapodaddy what ride did u end up doing?

[imapodaddy]

We ended up riding the trail that goes right next to Hurkey Creek. Since my wife is a noobie she didn't feel comfortable doing the whole loop.

Check out some photos: http://www.thebikegeek.com/?p=108

[ocrider]

Originally Posted by imapodaddy

We ended up riding the trail that goes right next to Hurkey Creek. Since my wife is a noobie she didn't feel comfortable doing the whole loop.

Check out some photos: http://www.thebikegeek.com/?p=108

that trail looks like fun whats the name of the trail and where does it take off from?

[imapodaddy]

Don't know the name of the actual trail. But when you pass the fence, instead of making a left we just headed straight up.