Big M trail

[pmortuary]

For those intrested I'll be doing a couple push-ups the Big M trail on Box Springs Mtn between Mo Val and Riverside. Probably going to start around 8. It's a 45-60 minute hike/ride up and nearly 10 minute decent for even the really fast folks. I do around 11-12 min runs.

Incase you don't know the trail it's fairly easy to intermediate with a few bumbp sections. It starts at the towers just above the M and comes out near the highschool on Pigeon Pass.

[Alex]

Where do y'all plan start at?
Maybe we could meet with Team Dirty Work on their Saturday ride?
I'm up for anything.

[pmortuary]

There's a dirty lot at the bottom near the HS.

Headed north on Pigeon Pass turn left on Hidden Springs Drive.
After about 1/4 mile there's a small sign and dirt road. on the left follow it about 200 yards to the lot.

Who are Team Dirty Work? Whats there Saturday Ride?

[ghixon]

They're the dirt arm of the Riverside Bike Club.

http://www.teamdirtywork.com/

Boy, it's gonna be hot at the top on Saturday - 93.

[mfoga]

Which trail is this? They didn't really have names back when I rode them or at least that we knew of. Is this the single track with lots of switchbacks that comes down towards the HS. If I end up going out to my parents on Sat. I might join you guys. Also how are you getting to the top the fireroad off pigeon pass or is there another way up now.

Would be interesting to see how the trail is not with full suspension instead of a full rigid 12 +years ago.

[pmortuary]

yes you've got the right trail in mind. Planning on hiking. I've tried both hiking up and riding /hiking the fire road. Hiking up the trail is about 30-45 minutes faster.but I road up to the fire road from the HS so that could certainly add some time.

[mfoga]

Originally Posted by pmortuary

yes you've got the right trail in mind. Planning on hiking. I've tried both hiking up and riding /hiking the fire road. Hiking up the trail is about 30-45 minutes faster.but I road up to the fire road from the HS so that could certainly add some time.

Yeah that fireroad is pain. I remember back when i rode and lived there we dreaded that climb.. At least a few times we got my sister to drive the truck up and drop us off. I never thought about hiking that trail.

[osmarandsara]

Originally Posted by mfoga

Yeah that fireroad is pain. I remember back when i rode and lived there we dreaded that climb.. At least a few times we got my sister to drive the truck up and drop us off. I never thought about hiking that trail.

.....another option is to shuttle M trail by leaving one car at the bottom and drive the other one up Pigeon Pass/Box Springs Road until you hit the gate and then ride/hike up the rest of the way.....

Regarding Team Dirty Work..... we typically always ride XC bikes up the fire-road when we ride the M trail....however post your ride on our message board and mention you want to shuttle/or hike up M trail you might get some interest from a few of our DownHillers.

[pmortuary]

ride I do the fire road loop when I'm on the XC but I just feel like a DH day.

[mfoga]

It looking good, as long as the family b-day plans don't change. I may be a few minutes late if I go since I am coming from Long Beach. But it works out good since I have to go there that day for the b-day anyways.

[pmortuary]

K well I have to appolagize and bail out on my own ride. A project deadline is looming and I'm not getting the support I need. If this was near my house I'd show up and make at least one run. Unfortunitly I live in OC and the GF lives in moval so I'll be staying home thus nowhere near the ride. Sorry fellas. Next time!!