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Old 09-06-2007, 01:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Hurkey Creek/Idyllwild trails
I am heading up to Idyllwild this weekend and would like to know if there are other trails besides the Hurkey creek race loop. The ideal ride would be 20-25 miles long and take 3-5 hrs, (similar to Holy Jim-Trabuco, Bell ridge or Coldwater)...Any help in appreciated!
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Old 09-06-2007, 01:43 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I am heading up to Idyllwild this weekend and would like to know if there are other trails besides the Hurkey creek race loop. The ideal ride would be 20-25 miles long and take 3-5 hrs, (similar to Holy Jim-Trabuco, Bell ridge or Coldwater)...Any help in appreciated!
Check out Thomas Mountain - Ramona Trail before or after doing a lap at Hurkey Creek, or check out some of the Idyllwild Spring Challenge courses. All great routes.

Oh, check them out on http://www.geoladders.com
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Old 09-06-2007, 03:59 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Old 09-06-2007, 07:10 PM   #4 (permalink)
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feel free to PM me and even if I can't show you around I'll at least point you in the right direction.
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Old 09-10-2007, 10:29 AM   #5 (permalink)
 
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Question Hurkey Creek/Idyllwild
After a little hiatus and with the heat tapering off, I am ready to go again...

I have never ridden this area before, but I have heard really really good things about this place...

Would anyone be interested in getting a ride going for up there during October time? I know that everyone plans in advance, so lets figure out a good weekend to do this!

Also, keep in mind the Palm Canyon Epic....Still too hot though...
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Old 09-10-2007, 01:07 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Craig,

Dean may be setting up a camping weekend up there. We went for Easter with the STR group (our first STR group riding - it didn't disappoint!) and rode Hurkey at night, Thomas Mtn/Ramona Trail from the campground Saturday, and did an Ernie Maxwell shuttle from Tahquitz Peak all the way down to the Hurkey trail. It was a total blast.
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Old 09-10-2007, 01:57 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I hope it won't be the first weekend of Oct. cause I'm out of town the 5th, 6th & 7th.
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Old 09-10-2007, 02:02 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I hope it won't be the first weekend of Oct. cause I'm out of town the 5th, 6th & 7th.
How about Oct 12-14 Gene?

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Old 09-10-2007, 02:06 PM   #9 (permalink)
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How about Oct 12-14 Gene?

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NO! We'll see what post.

Forgot about the Long Beach Marathon Bike Tour. I'm already signed up.
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Old 09-10-2007, 02:35 PM   #10 (permalink)
 
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Craig,

Dean may be setting up a camping weekend up there. We went for Easter with the STR group (our first STR group riding - it didn't disappoint!) and rode Hurkey at night, Thomas Mtn/Ramona Trail from the campground Saturday, and did an Ernie Maxwell shuttle from Tahquitz Peak all the way down to the Hurkey trail. It was a total blast.
Ooooh....How can you go wrong. That sounds sweet. Problem is, I need a guide!

Has Dean started the thread yet?

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How about Oct 12-14 Gene?

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Any date that far in advance will work for me!

Keep us posted!
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Old 09-10-2007, 02:38 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Ooooh....How can you go wrong. That sounds sweet. Problem is, I need a guide!

Has Dean started the thread yet?

Nope.

We'll be busy with a XC race and then a demo days DH thing for Oct 7 and then 14. Hopefully neither of those weekends

Maybe if everyone is interested we can plan on Oct 20-21? I dunno.

I'd suggest the 29/30, but I may have family plans one of those days.
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Old 09-10-2007, 03:32 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Idyllwild has some great riding! We ended up doing a loop called "optimator" along with some extra single track that was below the parking area. We lost the trail when it came out on a large rock slab area. We also did a nice loop on the HC race course. It was much better than I was expecting. A great area, I think we will definitely be back for more.
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Old 09-10-2007, 03:45 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Idyllwild has some great riding! We ended up doing a loop called "optimator" along with some extra single track that was below the parking area. We lost the trail when it came out on a large rock slab area. We also did a nice loop on the HC race course. It was much better than I was expecting. A great area, I think we will definitely be back for more.
I just came back from a weekend in Hurkey Creek and did that same ride. Alvin Meadows/Optimator was a great trail. We also did that Single track out and back to the lookout before we headed back to camp in Hurkey Creek. I guess the trail does end there where the rocks are, cause we lost it there as well . Here's the spot I'm talking about.
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Old 09-10-2007, 03:47 PM   #14 (permalink)
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1x1clyde and myself would be very into an STR camping trip. The only weekend out of the question for us is Oct 13th & 14th it's our annual 24 hrs of Moab weekend (4yrs and counting).
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Old 09-10-2007, 03:57 PM   #15 (permalink)
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How about Oct 12-14 Gene?

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Please no! Long Beach Marathon/ Bike Tour is that weekend!

no no
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Old 09-10-2007, 03:59 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Please no! Long Beach Marathon/ Bike Tour is that weekend!

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I forgot about that . I'm signed up already. No for the 13th & 14th weekend
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Old 09-10-2007, 04:58 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Old 09-10-2007, 05:07 PM   #18 (permalink)
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People please don't wait on me to post something. I am in Utah Oct 5-8th with the Epic Riders. Any other weekends look good to me.

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Old 09-10-2007, 05:29 PM   #19 (permalink)
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I just added a poll to this thread to get a feel. I know the dates won't accomodate all, but I plan on posting it in a couple weeks and the last 2 weekends are the only 2 that will work for me.
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Old 09-10-2007, 06:59 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Craig, glad to see you back. I should be good foe any weekend as long as I have enough notice in advance to schedule around it. Count me in for sure!
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