April 4, 2010 7:30 AM - 6 attended
San Juan Trail & Upper Loop
San Juan Trail - Lower Parking Area (map)
Hey guys, let's do SJT again. Everyone had such a blast last time!
Please arrive early and be ready to roll by 7:30am sharp, so we beat the heat and hopefully most of the other riders who will undoubtedly also be enjoying the trail that day.
The ride starts with a long, but mostly gradual, climb with lots of switchbacks to a place called Cocktail Rock. Once we get there, we'll take an upper loop and then enjoy a sweet downhill the same way we came up. This ride is considered intermediate due mainly to the long climb (and a bit of moderately technical stuff here and there, as well). No beginners on this one.
Elevation Gain: 3260'
Distance:18 miles
Ride Time: ~3-4 hours
Rider Level Required: Intermediate
Be sure to bring your USFS Adventure Pass for parking, lots of water, snacks, all the spare parts and tools you may need, and armor (optional).
The directions to the trail
Take Ortega Highway 12 miles (not 8-10) until you come to the Ranger / Fire Station (there's also a sign to a campground at the turn). Follow that road about 1 mile to parking lot and bathroom at trailhead.
Check this out for a map and a nice photo gallery:
http://www.geoladders...
**The Organizer and Assistant Organizers in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer(s) is only to organize the meetup. Each person who signs up for a trip/meetup/or outing is responsible for his or her own safety. By signing up for a Mt.Bike ride, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards. In addition, you further agree to release and discharge the Organizer and Assistant Organizers of the All Mountain Trail Riders Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities.**
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Bet
Yay, Jr. I hope your headset is installed by then. SJT beckons!
Posted March 29, 2010 at 11:19 PM -
Bet
Tommy, we'll kidnap you!
Jr., the hardtail will work just fine.
Chris/Andre, it will be mellow and all about enjoying the sunshine and beauty.
Wow, I'm jazzed about Sunday!Posted March 30, 2010 at 6:55 PM -
Zack H
there were some rut on the other side after the upper loop climb. watch out for that, not sure if that had been repair from the last rain wash out.
Posted April 1, 2010 at 10:17 AM -
Jack
During morning service, I was thinking of you guys and how much fun you were having!
Posted April 4, 2010 at 9:33 PM -
Vu
Chris, thanks a lot for the mess!!!....hehehe J/K I'm glad you're ok.
Posted April 6, 2010 at 1:40 PM -
chris G
i was SO tempted the leave the bush in the middle of the trail, but decided to toss it off to the side. ;)
Posted April 6, 2010 at 1:43 PM
RSVPs closed
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BetEvent HostSmiles for Miles :-)First of all, sorry to everyone who would have like to come, but didn't because of Easter. I didn't realize this was Easter Sunday when I scheduled the ride! However, for those of us who *could* make it, wow! It was great! There were amazingly few other riders on the trail today. Lucky us!
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VuSS Leg, Co-OrganizerPerfect weather for the ride. Great group of riders with excellent pace. Couple of Oh-S*** moments but managed not to fly over the handlebar :)
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JuniorFounding Father, OrganizerGood group that held a good pace with plenty of stops. Managed to fall at least 10 times because of my damn clip ins. My shins and legs are hurting today =0( Other than that the ride was a blast. Certain parts of the upper loop are really fun. Bombed on the downhill and decided not to clip on for obvious reasons. Thanks Bet for setting this up.
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chris GMacGyverperfect weather for climbing san juan. thanks to everyone for waiting up for me on the climb. managed to flip on the way down when a bush took me out...but it was all good.
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No worries Jr. your headset will be installed by then.