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PacMan · 08-13-2007, 09:09 PM

My buddy and I are going to hit up the south side of Lake Hodges Friday afternoon (8/17) around 3PM. I have only ridden there once and didn't get the chance to explore near as much as I wanted to. I'll be SS'ing so the pace will be moderate.

Directions: Off I-15, exit Pomerado Rd (just south of the North County Fair/Via Rancho Pkwy) and head west. Park in the dirt lot about 100 yards down on the right.

For an idea (it won't be green at all like in Bill's pics):
http://www.mountainbikebill.com/LakeHodgesSouth.htm

sladnas · 08-13-2007, 10:23 PM

If you want to make it a tiny bit more interesting you could start at the trailhead by my place. It would add on to the South section very nicely and adds a few hills and stuff on the way...nothing too crazy. Maybe an additional 2-3 miles max (each way). It connects up with the park and all the other trail systems. 3PM is a great time to hit it up since there won't be many joggers or dog walkers.

Here is a map of the starting location. You can see the singletrack just to the right of the arrow. There is lots of parking on the street at the trail head.

http://tinyurl.com/3coldd

PacMan · 08-13-2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sladnas

If you want to make it a tiny bit more interesting you could start at the trailhead by my place. It would add on to the South section very nicely and adds a few hills and stuff on the way...nothing to crazy. Maybe an addition 2-3 miles max. It connects up with the park and all the other trail systems. 3PM is a great time to hit it up since there won't be many joggers or dog walkers.

Here is a map of the starting location. You can see the singletrack just to the right of the arrow. There is lots of parking on the street at the trail head.

http://tinyurl.com/3coldd

I'll talk to my bud to see what he wants to do. The south side is basically just as much fun as the north and I have only ridden it once, so it's pretty new to me still.

If you are familiar with it, you can play tour guide

bjammin · 08-13-2007, 11:07 PM

Hey Doug, follow this link from ego-ladders. It has all the good trails on the south side.
http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=6996
PS - how's the wrist?

PacMan · 08-14-2007, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bjammin

Hey Doug, follow this link from ego-ladders. It has all the good trails on the south side.
http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=6996
PS - how's the wrist?

Cool--thanks.

It hurts but not too bad, just a subtle reminder of my own stupidity.

bjammin · 08-14-2007, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by PacMan

Cool--thanks.

It hurts but not too bad, just a subtle reminder of my own stupidity.

nothin stupid about it. just get back on that horse.

nappyt · 08-14-2007, 08:53 AM

I think they still have the bike path open over the bridge. Want to add that singletrack on the East side of the freeway to the ride since your SS'ing it to add a few more miles?

PacMan · 08-14-2007, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nappyt

I think they still have the bike path open over the bridge. Want to add that singletrack on the East side of the freeway to the ride since your SS'ing it to add a few more miles?

The Highland Valley Trail section?? Sounds good to me

nappyt · 08-14-2007, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by PacMan

The Highland Valley Trail section?? Sounds good to me

Wasn't sure you would go for it on your SS. Sweet.

PacMan · 08-14-2007, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by nappyt

Wasn't sure you would go for it on your SS. Sweet.

Sure, me and my SS go everywhere together

22 miles and 1,600' on my SS last Sunday. May not be a lot for some but it was for me.

sladnas · 08-14-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nappyt

Wasn't sure you would go for it on your SS. Sweet.

Yeah...raptor always tears my lungs up

Maybe after the south side warm up it won't be so bad

PacMan · 08-14-2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sladnas

Yeah...raptor always tears my lungs up

Maybe after the south side warm up it won't be so bad

I don't think he meant as far as Raptor. Just the trail that parallels Highland Valley Rd. Rolling singletrack, not many rocks, pretty tame--perfect for someone new to SS'ing.

PacMan · 08-15-2007, 09:19 PM

Evil Chocula [08-14-2007 09:07 AM] - can't make this one.... I'll be at the "superbad" premier

Your new nickname shall now be "McLovin".

sladnas · 08-15-2007, 09:26 PM

PacMan · 08-15-2007, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sladnas

who?

Oops. Fixed it.

J_Sims · 08-15-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PacMan

Evil Chocula [08-14-2007 09:07 AM] - can't make this one.... I'll be at the "superbad" premier

Your new nickname shall now be "McLovin".

NICE

Spec-ED · 08-16-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PacMan

Evil Chocula [08-14-2007 09:07 AM] - can't make this one.... I'll be at the "superbad" premier

Your new nickname shall now be "McLovin".

Sounds like a sexy hamburger...

08-13-2007, 09:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
PacMan Yeti. Turner. Niner.	Lake Hodges--South side My buddy and I are going to hit up the south side of Lake Hodges Friday afternoon (8/17) around 3PM. I have only ridden there once and didn't get the chance to explore near as much as I wanted to. I'll be SS'ing so the pace will be moderate. Directions: Off I-15, exit Pomerado Rd (just south of the North County Fair/Via Rancho Pkwy) and head west. Park in the dirt lot about 100 yards down on the right. For an idea (it won't be green at all like in Bill's pics): http://www.mountainbikebill.com/LakeHodgesSouth.htm

08-13-2007, 10:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
sladnas Gumby	If you want to make it a tiny bit more interesting you could start at the trailhead by my place. It would add on to the South section very nicely and adds a few hills and stuff on the way...nothing too crazy. Maybe an additional 2-3 miles max (each way). It connects up with the park and all the other trail systems. 3PM is a great time to hit it up since there won't be many joggers or dog walkers. Here is a map of the starting location. You can see the singletrack just to the right of the arrow. There is lots of parking on the street at the trail head. http://tinyurl.com/3coldd Last edited by sladnas; 08-13-2007 at 10:24 PM. Reason: fixing stupid speling mistakes :)

08-14-2007, 08:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
nappyt STR Veteran	I think they still have the bike path open over the bridge. Want to add that singletrack on the East side of the freeway to the ride since your SS'ing it to add a few more miles? __________________

08-15-2007, 09:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
PacMan Yeti. Turner. Niner.	Evil Chocula [08-14-2007 09:07 AM] - can't make this one.... I'll be at the "superbad" premier Your new nickname shall now be "McLovin". __________________ Less typing...more riding.

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08-13-2007, 11:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
bjammin STR Veteran	Hey Doug, follow this link from ego-ladders. It has all the good trails on the south side. http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=6996 PS - how's the wrist?

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