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March 23, 2008 Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5
Technical Difficulty
4 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once
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Reviewed by: MrBP-H
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Cross Country Rider Summary:
Three of us rode this trail on the 21st Jan 08. We parked one of the trucks up near JPL then shuttled up to Red box car park where we started the trail (after enjoying stunning views across the Sierras).
Intermittent icy snow covered the track for the first half mile or so, challenging our flow but after that it was clear with the odd sections suffering from winter damage, rolled boulders wash-outs etc.
We had the trail totally to ourselves & really had a blast riding down it. The creek was pretty high which made it difficult to pick your way across dry, eventually we gave up & waded through the last ten or so crossings. It's a massive rush riding this beautiful slice of California I would recommend it to anyone with a reasonable DH skillset.
One cautionary note - the mid section as you switch back down to the canyon floor is pretty hairy. It's narrow singletrack with steep canyon wall flanking your right shoulder & to your left oblivion! Lose it there & you lose it forever! The last couple of miles are a concrete by-way that rolls towards the big JPL ca park, ideal for cruising home with a big smile on your face.
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Review Date
April 21, 2005 Overall Rating
 2 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5
Technical Difficulty
 5 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once
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Reviewed by: memelone
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Weekend Warrior Summary:
This trail is in pretty bad shape after the '04-'05 winter storms. Numerous washed out sections, lots of very rocky areas. When we went there was still lots of water; many stream crossings. Impossible not to get wet. More carrying than riding. In my opinion this will not be a very good ride until the trails get some maintenance (and the water goes down some). Recommended Route:
We did a car shuttle. Left one car at JPL then went to Redbox. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Grizzly Flats.
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Review Date
March 14, 2003 Overall Rating
 3 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Once a year
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Reviewed by: COLIN MORTSON
, from BURBANK Summary:
I started at SWITZER'S campground and the singletrack is fun. I stopped at the waterfall to check it out. I did run into many HIKERS BE CAUTIOUS. IT's easy to start JAMMIN DOWN the trail. I had a person I know go OFF A 100ft. CLIFF UP here on a MISSED SWITCHBACK BE on your GAME IF YOU PUSH the limits. HE was PRACTICING HIS DOWNHILL RUN AND WENT OFF THE EDGE>> I like the RIVERBED section the SINGLE TRACK AGAINST THE mountain where it has the ROLLS UP AND DOWN tyhis is a fun but crowded trail. HORSES, HIKERS,BIKERS,KIDS,ECT.ECT. GO EARLY THE PARKING LOT FILLS UP EARLY... Recommended Route:
SEEE ABOVE 1st POST...
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Review Date
February 12, 2003 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Once a week
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Reviewed by: Tim
, from valencia Summary:
i think this run is great.it has all the differnt dirts you could ask for,hard packed,sand, loose dirt,fallen leaves that cover the trail so watch out for rocks. alot of single track to ride with so mean drop offs if your not carful.so good technical spots too.Some up hill that you can ride and some you cant,so be ready to carry your bike.did i mention the water theres alot of that if its rained in the last month or 2. you cross it about 7 times.did i also tell you about the scenre its great too.alot of fun for 16 miles.bring so water and somthing to snack on
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Review Date
March 18, 2002 Overall Rating
 1 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Once a year
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Reviewed by: Peter
, from Sierra Madre Summary:
This trail is overrated and simply a waste of time. It just isn't worth buying a parking/adventure pass for. I don't think I could recommend this trail to anyone. I rode it this last week and it was a waste of a good day. Recommended Route:
Choose another trail
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