Lutsie
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Re: Cactus Flats (Back side of Big Bear, CA) trip - RESCHEDULED (AGAIN!) - MAY 16
Is this north main divide tail?burnoil said:
Cleghorn Trail trip - RESCHEDULED (AGAIN!) - MAY 16
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burnoil
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Re: Cactus Flats (Back side of Big Bear, CA) trip - RESCHEDULED (AGAIN!) - MAY 16
North Main Divide is generally closed. The only open part is Ortega to Four Corners. I usually ride out of Maple Springs gate...also closed.
Lutsie said:
North Main Divide is generally closed. The only open part is Ortega to Four Corners. I usually ride out of Maple Springs gate...also closed.
burnoil
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Re: Cactus Flats (Back side of Big Bear, CA) trip - RESCHEDULED (AGAIN!) - MAY 16
So far chains are required in Big Bear on 330 and 18. Looks like 38, too.
Checking the webcams in the area seems to indicate that Baldwin Lake (near trail-head) only got some light rain and snow flurries that did not stick around long. We may be able to go through Victorville and come up the back side.
Let's see how the weather pans out tomorrow and into the evening before Saturday.
Instead, maybe we could ride down to the Salton Sea and see the wasteland surrounding it. Haven't been there in years!
So far chains are required in Big Bear on 330 and 18. Looks like 38, too.
Checking the webcams in the area seems to indicate that Baldwin Lake (near trail-head) only got some light rain and snow flurries that did not stick around long. We may be able to go through Victorville and come up the back side.
Let's see how the weather pans out tomorrow and into the evening before Saturday.
Instead, maybe we could ride down to the Salton Sea and see the wasteland surrounding it. Haven't been there in years!
Re: Cactus Flats (Back side of Big Bear, CA) trip - RESCHEDULED (AGAIN!) - MAY 16
Sigh, I thought the rain today looked serious. I'm fine with going somewhere else too. Just let me know what you guys decide Rockhopper and Burnoil.
Sigh, I thought the rain today looked serious. I'm fine with going somewhere else too. Just let me know what you guys decide Rockhopper and Burnoil.
Re: Cactus Flats (Back side of Big Bear, CA) trip - RESCHEDULED (AGAIN!) - MAY 16
Ugh. This is looking bad, flooding everywhere. I think we might have to move the ride again. :'(
Update - looks to be clearing up at least in Century City.
Ugh. This is looking bad, flooding everywhere. I think we might have to move the ride again. :'(
Update - looks to be clearing up at least in Century City.
burnoil
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Re: Cactus Flats (Back side of Big Bear, CA) trip - RESCHEDULED (AGAIN!) - MAY 16
Yeah, what a drag. Well, the webcam at Baldwin Lake shows no snow or rain...yet. Looks crappy in the sky, though...
http://socalmountains.com/e107_plugins/webcam/webcam.php?0.list.0
Yeah, what a drag. Well, the webcam at Baldwin Lake shows no snow or rain...yet. Looks crappy in the sky, though...
http://socalmountains.com/e107_plugins/webcam/webcam.php?0.list.0
Rockhopper
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Re: Cactus Flats (Back side of Big Bear, CA) trip - RESCHEDULED (AGAIN!) - MAY 16
So are there any other alternatives? Seems like it is quickly shaping up to be posponed lol
So are there any other alternatives? Seems like it is quickly shaping up to be posponed lol
burnoil
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Re: Cactus Flats (Back side of Big Bear, CA) trip - RESCHEDULED (AGAIN!) - MAY 16
I don't know of anything big bike friendly that is open or not flooded/snowed in at this time. I know the southern desert areas (Ocotillo Wells/Palm Springs/Salton Sea/Anza Borrego), too, but the areas I know are pretty sandy for our heavy bikes.
The only thing I can think of right this minute is going for one of my other suggestions...the 15 north to the 18 and come up that way. Might be a small gamble as I don't know the road conditions after this storm. Saturday is supposed to open up in regards to weather.
I don't know of anything big bike friendly that is open or not flooded/snowed in at this time. I know the southern desert areas (Ocotillo Wells/Palm Springs/Salton Sea/Anza Borrego), too, but the areas I know are pretty sandy for our heavy bikes.
The only thing I can think of right this minute is going for one of my other suggestions...the 15 north to the 18 and come up that way. Might be a small gamble as I don't know the road conditions after this storm. Saturday is supposed to open up in regards to weather.
burnoil
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Re: Cactus Flats (Back side of Big Bear, CA) trip - RESCHEDULED (AGAIN!) - MAY 16
Just thought of this: Cleghorn Trail off of the 15 just before Cajon Pass.
It does get snow, but not sure if the snow came down that low.
http://www.dirtopia.com/wiki/Cleghorn_Ridge_Trail
http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/null/recarea/?recid=74101&actid=94
I have done it on the bike. Similar terrain to Cactus Flats as far as difficulty...maybe easier. There are some difficult trails that split off, but the main trail easily bypasses anything crazy. It dumps out on 138 near Silverwood Lake. I'll check snow reports...
Just thought of this: Cleghorn Trail off of the 15 just before Cajon Pass.
It does get snow, but not sure if the snow came down that low.
http://www.dirtopia.com/wiki/Cleghorn_Ridge_Trail
http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/null/recarea/?recid=74101&actid=94
I have done it on the bike. Similar terrain to Cactus Flats as far as difficulty...maybe easier. There are some difficult trails that split off, but the main trail easily bypasses anything crazy. It dumps out on 138 near Silverwood Lake. I'll check snow reports...
Rockhopper
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Re: Cactus Flats (Back side of Big Bear, CA) trip - RESCHEDULED (AGAIN!) - MAY 16
We can try it. Worst case scenario we'll drop the bikes or turn back. It's somewhat close anyway and I did the easy trail once about 5 months ago. Very easy stuff, but I didn't try the "hard" trail, even though I wanted to.
We could meet here: https://www.google.com/maps/@34.3091437,-117.4703302,235m/data=!3m1!1e3
There are other trails on the other side of the 15, near Lytle Creek, that we could explore if we get bored. Not sure where they are as I was just following some friends as they led, but they're there.
We can try it. Worst case scenario we'll drop the bikes or turn back. It's somewhat close anyway and I did the easy trail once about 5 months ago. Very easy stuff, but I didn't try the "hard" trail, even though I wanted to.
We could meet here: https://www.google.com/maps/@34.3091437,-117.4703302,235m/data=!3m1!1e3
There are other trails on the other side of the 15, near Lytle Creek, that we could explore if we get bored. Not sure where they are as I was just following some friends as they led, but they're there.
burnoil
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Re: Cactus Flats (Back side of Big Bear, CA) trip - RESCHEDULED (AGAIN!) - MAY 16
Ok, sounds good. Cleghorn it is. Same time... 10am or ?
I've been on Lytle Creek, but not since 2005. Some parts are very rocky, but it depends on the particular trail. Still fun to check out if we want. I will see you at the Chevron station. Hopefully VgnSTRider87 can join us, too.
Ok, sounds good. Cleghorn it is. Same time... 10am or ?
I've been on Lytle Creek, but not since 2005. Some parts are very rocky, but it depends on the particular trail. Still fun to check out if we want. I will see you at the Chevron station. Hopefully VgnSTRider87 can join us, too.
Rockhopper
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Re: Cactus Flats (Back side of Big Bear, CA) trip - RESCHEDULED (AGAIN!) - MAY 16
10 am at Chevron it is! =)
10 am at Chevron it is! =)
burnoil
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Re: Cactus Flats (Back side of Big Bear, CA) trip - RESCHEDULED (AGAIN!) - MAY 16
LOL...looks sunny and partly cloudy in Big Bear. Tomorrow's weather looks like a high of 52 and partly sunny! Latest weather cam at Baldwin Lake looks really nice.
We are such worriers!
LOL...looks sunny and partly cloudy in Big Bear. Tomorrow's weather looks like a high of 52 and partly sunny! Latest weather cam at Baldwin Lake looks really nice.
We are such worriers!
Re: Cactus Flats (Back side of Big Bear, CA) trip - RESCHEDULED (AGAIN!) - MAY 16
I'm in guys. So we're meeting at that Chevron in Phelan near Cajon Junction at 10am?
Btw, need some advice - Leave the top case and panniers on or take them off? I have the stock ones.
I'm in guys. So we're meeting at that Chevron in Phelan near Cajon Junction at 10am?
Btw, need some advice - Leave the top case and panniers on or take them off? I have the stock ones.
burnoil
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Re: Cactus Flats (Back side of Big Bear, CA) trip - RESCHEDULED (AGAIN!) - MAY 16
I am running with a top case http://seahorsecases.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=S&Product_Code=SE-630&Category_Code=SE_CASES
(made by Seahorse, a Pelican competitor) to carry lunch/water/tools, etc...I would say leave the panniers at home for this trip and maybe carry your top case. Probably have a light backpack, too, to carry my phone and other stuff.
Ride safe you LA guys!
Sweet! Glad you could come along! Yep, 10am at the Chevron.VgnSTRider87 said:
I am running with a top case http://seahorsecases.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=S&Product_Code=SE-630&Category_Code=SE_CASES
(made by Seahorse, a Pelican competitor) to carry lunch/water/tools, etc...I would say leave the panniers at home for this trip and maybe carry your top case. Probably have a light backpack, too, to carry my phone and other stuff.
Ride safe you LA guys!
Rockhopper
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I'm taking a top case too. Also, I might have someone joining me on a dr650. Well see.
Rockhopper
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How do you mount that top case?
burnoil
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Rockhopper said:
Used two holes already on the rear plate and then drilled two more for a total of 4 mount points. Then used some nuts and bolts with lock washers. You can see it tomorrow.
Best ride ever! Thanks for all the help burnoil and rockhopper. It was great meeting both of you and hope to go riding again soon. ::015::
Videos and pictures to come.
Videos and pictures to come.
burnoil
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Very good ride today! It was windy, cold and muddy. Lots of clouds at the peak.
VgnSTRider87, you did great today on that muddy trail. Now you have street cred showing off a legit dirty bike
Hope to ride with you guys again, soon.
VgnSTRider87, you did great today on that muddy trail. Now you have street cred showing off a legit dirty bike
Hope to ride with you guys again, soon.