Indian Truck Trail/Coldwater condition post snow storm

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  1. freewheeler

    freewheeler Looking for new trails

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    Has anyone been up ITT post snow storm?
    We are planning trail maint. this Tuesday and plan to hike in from the bottom. if anyone is interested, pls. let me know. thanks.
     
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    freewheeler Looking for new trails

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    Went up there today. ITT had no deadfall/blowdown and neither did Coldwater. Did some trimming to cut back thorny brush right before steep switchbacks. Overall, Coldwater is in great shape and nice and tacky. This week's a great time to go ride it. Enjoy.
     
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    Where is the best place to park to ride ITT? Thanks...
     
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    Thanks for your work and the report, freewheeler.

    Andy: Trabuco wash : )
     
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    Thanks Mike

    Likewise, thanks to freewheeler for your efforts

    Think I wasn't clear... Is there anywhere to park at the bottom off ITT on the Corona side (having never been and don't want to drive out there just to recce...)

    Sorry for the confusion...
     
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    Andy, I'm just ribbin' ya brother, trying to get you on Coldwater, which is my "best" way to ITT from the beach side. I've never parked over there, but there is a city park just NW of where ITT starts called Deleo Regional Sports Park. It's on Santiago Canyon Rd. I'm sure that will work well. Cheers...
     
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    freewheeler Looking for new trails

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    yes, deleo park is a great place to stage and is where my husband, dog and I parked yesterday. We ran across 4 others riders that planned to ride Coldwater as well. so glad it is getting some traffic. i'd guess you've got a few more days of tacky dirt left.
     
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    Sunday Sunday SUNDAY...

    Thanks again, 'wheeler family.
     
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    freewheeler Looking for new trails

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    Sure thing. We enjoyed it so much yesterday, we are going back for more tomorrow...ready to roll at 7 a.m. if anyone is interested.
     

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