Pacifica: San Pedro Mountain of Spooks (ADVANCED)

Join us for a spooky ride down San Pedro Mountain of doom at Pacifica. Expect a fun, high-energy day of sessioning features, conquering steep descents, and enjoying the Halloween vibes with the group.

!!! IMPORTANT !!!

• NO BEGINNERS. This ride tackles steep, loose, and high-exposure terrain with mandatory technical features. Advanced riding skills are required.
• BEACH TRAFFIC: Holiday and coastal traffic can be severe. Drive times back toward San Jose and inland can easily exceed 2 hours in the afternoon—please plan your schedule accordingly!

Logistics

• Meet location: Pedro mountain road trailhead
• Parking: Street
• Roll time: 9:30 sharp.
• Cell signal: Probably Okay. Send those "I'll be late" messages early anyway.
• Restroom: Nature.

Route

• The Beginning: Warm up on the other side of the mountain searching for witch's secret ingredients...🍄
• 1600 Meters Down: Summit Descent down the infamous technical waterfall (or most likely its milder sibling).
• Dead Man's Chests: A treasure hunt💰💰💰 in a jungle filled with incredible features (that we WILL ride around...).
• Final Destination: A skill park👦near the starting location with features for various skill levels. Very short and can do multiple laps.

Difficulty

• Skill: Advanced. Expect steep, loose, and rough terrain with mandatory drops and small jumps up to 2 feet.
• Fitness: Intermediate+. Sustained climbing up San Pedro Mountain requires solid endurance for a full day in the saddle.
• Pace: C. Relaxed and social. We will climb casually, regroup at every intersection, and take plenty of session stops.

What to bring

• Helmet: Must
• Protection: Elbow and Knee pads strongly recommended.
• Steed: A well-maintained mountain bike.
• Hydration + Snacks: Expect a long day of riding.
• Tools. Basic trailside repair kit.
• Long-sleeves + Gloves: Recommended for overgrown brush

Group Rules

• Members Only: No guest riders allowed due to liability. If you want to bring a friend, please have them officially join WCMB before signing up.

NOW THE NITTY GRITTY...
West Coast Mountain Bikers is a group riding community. We don't encourage individuals to come out to our rides that want to do their own ride five minutes after starting with us. We start together and stick together.

If you are new to our group, please take a moment to read our Ride Rating Guide, available at the link below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eml9bs3b9aPik-XF9EuazGouBVefExveQXBc58Nkl9o/edit?usp=sharing

All of our rides require a helmet and properly maintained mountain bike.
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