Sat-STT around 7:00 -7:30

[Ponch]

I know its early, anyone down?

[ShinKen]

so anyone riding w/thizz dood? cuz I dont know this trail!! I would like to ride this trail if anyone can play guide.

[ECOdork]

I'm not saying it's impossible, but it's hard to get lost on STT if you stay on the main road.

[ShinKen]

ok so who's riding and where's the trailhead? and what are we doing cuz I have to work later in the day!

[Andrew]

How many miles are you planning on going? I've never been to this area, but it looks like there are some possible variations? Assuming it is more than 10 miles or so, I would like to make it over there (I live in Huntington Beach, which seems to be as far from any bike trails as you can get in So Cal).

BTW, this is my first post so hello all. I've been an irregular mountain biker for a while, but took a long break after finishing school. I recently got a new bike, and am just starting to go regularly again. At this point, I am in decent shape although not a very fast MTB'r.

[ShinKen]

Welcome to the group and dont worry b/c there's all levels of riders in this group!! I've never done this trail before but for what I've heard it's @ leats over 10 miles. Can anyone give me the address to the trailhead?[-o<

[LBmtb]

Here's some info from singletrackmind. If you park at cook's corner you'll have to ride on the road a little bit to get to the start of the actual ride.

You can choose to ride up and then down the luge, go all the way to old camp and then come back to the luge, or just go and come back the way you came.

[ECOdork]

I'm not sure exactly where you guys plan to start, but here is the link to the Santiago Truck Trail (STT) gate on Modjeska Grade (LINK).

There is a flag pole on the corner of Santiago Canyon and Modjeska Grade. Head up that steep road and on the right you will see the gate. You can park on Modjeska Grade, BUT make sure you heed the signs or you may get towed.

It's about 4 miles from the gate to the "flag pole". Mostly climbing, but a modest grade (and a heck of a lot of fun on the way back). The Luge is DOWN from the flag pole, but may be too muddy to ride. Old camp is about 4 more miles up the main road.

If at any point you aren't feeling it, just turn around go downhill most of the way back to the car.

Welcome Andrew!

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by ECOdork

There is a flag pole on the corner of Santiago Canyon and Modjeska Grade. Head up that steep road and on the right you will see the gate. You can park on Modjeska Grade, BUT make sure you heed the signs or you may get towed.

I think that makes sense (if I understand my map correctly, there is no reason to park at Cook's Corner if we arn't doing the Luge). I'll be at the gate 7:00am.

[ShinKen]

Originally Posted by Andrew

I think that makes sense (if I understand my map correctly, there is no reason to park at Cook's Corner if we arn't doing the Luge). I'll be at the gate 7:00am.

I guess we can decide when we get there!! I will tray to make it there around 7 something!! we should start @ 7:30 just in case the other dood (or other people) show up. Again, this is not a freaking race or a tuff ride right? will cya there. name is Jose and I drive a red truck w/a black bike. cell # is 714-943-9781. laterzz

[dirttorpeedo]

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[Ponch]

Originally Posted by dirttorpeedo

hey 1481 cool avitar chips still remains one of my favorite shows. i used to wake up at 6 am to watch it.

Thanks Bro, I will be at the gate at 0700.