San Juan Trail, Sunday; October 16th

[JamR]

7:00 am.......9:00 am

How about a compromise of 8:00 am for everyone for a good group ride?

[Epic_Mtn_Biker]

i'm open to that

[TURNERob]

I think Dino and I are going to pass on this ride. Have fun guys

Hey Adam, Bret said you were planning to go to Idyllwild sometime? After watching mtnbikebills video of Alvin Meadows I've got an itch to try that trail. From the video it looks like a really sweet trail.

[Von-Skipp]

8:00 could be done. Meet at the lower parking lot of the trail.

Why you bailing on us Brett Rob???

[TURNERob]

Originally Posted by IntenseKipp

Why you bailing on us Brett Rob???

It's a long drive and there is a good chance of rain it looks like. We're gonna hit up Santiago Oaks I think, I've been wanting to ride my AS-X more.

[mtnbikerdude87]

so is it 8 now? rain or shine im still riding! (if there is no mud) Plus itll be a nicer day if its overcast.

[mikecsulb]

is san juan like super hard is it harder than going up holy jim and down trabucco?

[mtnbikerdude87]

I think SJT is a little bit easier than HJ/Trabuco. Its a shorter ride on SJT but it is a 6 mi climb to cocktail rock. So its a climb up nothing that difficult.

Originally Posted by mikecsulb

is san juan like super hard is it harder than going up holy jim and down trabucco?

[mingo1]

By the time everyone hooks up. A good 30 mins. have passed. Plus more ride time if we start early and also more free time after the ride. Think about getting an alarm clock that kicks you in the ass for an early wake up call. The dedicated mountain biker will get up at any hour for a good ride. By 9:00 am we will have at least 10 miles of trail done and a couple of gu gels. Later.

[klutter]

Hey, sounds like it'll be a good ride. I think I'll join in too! But, just to be sure, we're meeting at the trailhead at 8am...right?

[Von-Skipp]

I guess were ALL meeting at 8:00 right?? Trung and I will be there....

Matt

[mikecsulb]

Yah do I need a forest adventure Pass to park?. and is this place like directly off the 74? I live all the way in long beach and will be doing this ride. thanks guys

no and yes.

[JamR]

Originally Posted by mikecsulb

Yah do I need a forest adventure Pass to park?. and is this place like directly off the 74? I live all the way in long beach and will be doing this ride. thanks guys

You do need the Adventure Pass for parking there, but if you do receive a notice (which is not likely), all they ask you to do is mail in the day use fee.

The trailhead is about 12 miles up Ortega Hwy from the 5 Fwy. Past Caspers Park and Past the Nichols Institute.

Just before the turn-off for the SJ trail, you will pass over a narrow concrete bridge. About 1000 feet past the bridge you will see a ranger/fire station on the left side of the road, and a sign for the Lazy W Ranch.

Take a left onto this road and follow it down into the canyon for about 1-1/2 miles to the parking area.

See ya there at 8:00 am

[Von-Skipp]

So whats the head count??? *Trung and self will be there at 8:00. A little rain could be fun too!!

[JamR]

Originally Posted by IntenseKipp

So whats the head count??? *Trung and self will be there at 8:00. * *A little rain could be fun too!!

I'll be there rain or shine.........although the last time I posted that statement, I came back without a bike

[mikecsulb]

yeah I hope it just sprinkles lightly. Anyone has some tires I can put on my bike before the ride tomorrow. I have knobbies but my back tire is really worn down? If so bring em and i'll buy em. ill give my self an hour and a half to drive from long beach to san juan?
see you guys tomorrow!

[Von-Skipp]

Originally Posted by mikecsulb

yeah I hope it just sprinkles lightly. Anyone has some tires I can put on my bike before the ride tomorrow. I have knobbies but my back tire is really worn down? If so bring em and i'll buy em. *ill give my self an hour and a half to drive from long beach to san juan?
see you guys tomorrow!

I have an Intense CC 2.5in tire i'll sell you. *Can be used for front or rear. Im running one in the front right now and really like it. Say $15. *Ill bring it and you decide there.

Matt

[JamR]

Great ride today guys

Trail was in perfect condition with the rain last night. Nice pace on the climb and super fast run on the way down with the rain kicking at our heels all the way down. Started to finally dump about 3 minutes from the bottom.

Definitely up for another trip next weekend. If we get a little more rain this week followed by some dry time; the trail should be super fast next weekend.

See ya

[mikecsulb]

Definatley a good day to do this trail beacuse it was nice and cool out. The first time I did this trail and I will definatley be back soon. The guys I went with had some major skills.