All LPNF IS OPEN, finally! LETS RIDE IT on Sunday May 29th

Rivethead242

Rivethead242

(the good part is at 1:20) :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

I love a challenge,and both of these trails are very tempting :devil:


:thinking:...But...not having health insurance, and can't afford to miss school....my better judgement says to save these trails for another day.:naughty:

What about some other technical single track out there, that have less severe consequences?

Some of you had mentioned camping spots off the beaten path, up dirt roads, etc. For those of you with experience out there, what would you say is the best all around spot to camp/stage from? Mind you, I have a truck that will take me just about anywhere I put her wheels. I'd love to get off to some secluded spots preferably next to some water if possible. I don't have a plated bike, so I'd like to be able to take off riding right from camp.
 
Weathergeek

Weathergeek

Rivethead242:
(the good part is at 1:20) :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

I love a challenge,and both of these trails are very tempting :devil:


:thinking:...But...not having health insurance, and can't afford to miss school....my better judgement says to save these trails for another day.:naughty:

What about some other technical single track out there, that have less severe consequences?

Some of you had mentioned camping spots off the beaten path, up dirt roads, etc. For those of you with experience out there, what would you say is the best all around spot to camp/stage from? Mind you, I have a truck that will take me just about anywhere I put her wheels. I'd love to get off to some secluded spots preferably next to some water if possible. I don't have a plated bike, so I'd like to be able to take off riding right from camp.
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Exactly what I want NO PART OF.:smirk: Too old, fat and oft injured. That said there are plenty of fun trails with smaller cliff issues but basically not that bad as Sun said. As a matter of fact there are plenty with little or no cliff issues.:banana:
 
Rack

Rack

Rivethead242:
(the good part is at 1:20) :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

I love a challenge,and both of these trails are very tempting :devil:


:thinking:...But...not having health insurance, and can't afford to miss school....my better judgement says to save these trails for another day.:naughty:

What about some other technical single track out there, that have less severe consequences?

Some of you had mentioned camping spots off the beaten path, up dirt roads, etc. For those of you with experience out there, what would you say is the best all around spot to camp/stage from? Mind you, I have a truck that will take me just about anywhere I put her wheels. I'd love to get off to some secluded spots preferably next to some water if possible. I don't have a plated bike, so I'd like to be able to take off riding right from camp.
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Rivet, look into the Dusy/Ershim Trail. You can camp on the south end and go uphill from Courtright Resivor above Shaver Lake. Or you can camp at Kaiser Pass and go down hill to Courtright.
 
cleonard

cleonard

Yea I know those rocks at the 1:20 point real well. I've found that going the other direction on Snowy is easier. Going down that rock garden is easier than up. No matter what it takes me a long time. I stop and rest a few times on the decent in and the climb out of the Piru gorge no matter the direction. Its not only me that needs a rest. My bike gets real hot and if you are not careful a fried clutch is a real possibility on that trail. On about half of the times I've ridden that trail there is an abandoned bike with a fried clutch at the Piru creek crossing at the bottom of that gorge..

Rivet are you looking for a spot in LPNF or just anywhere in Cal/norcal/socal? Having water nearby can be tough in the southern part of the state, but there are places.
 
Rivethead242

Rivethead242

KTMRack:
Rivet, look into the Dusy/Ershim Trail.
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The Dusy is on my list of trails to hit most definitively! However, I'd rather run those trails in the truck before bringing the bike up. Nevertheless, dusy isn't LPNF:prof:

cleonard:
Its not only me that needs a rest. My bike gets real hot and if you are not careful a fried clutch is a real possibility on that trail. On about half of the times I've ridden that trail there is an abandoned bike with a fried clutch at the Piru creek crossing at the bottom of that gorge..

Rivet are you looking for a spot in LPNF or just anywhere in Cal/norcal/socal? Having water nearby can be tough in the southern part of the state, but there are places.
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I am not geared low enough, and won't have the funds to re-gear before this trip. My clutch has seen it's share of "hot days", so the real challenging up hill st trails are going to be saved for another day.

I am looking for "the spot" in LPNF. I know trying to find water nearby in so cal is damn near impossible, but my fingers are crossed! Everything appears to be 4000ft or higher elevation so that should help with keeping the heat down. Basically, I am looking for the "BEST" spot to camp/stage at in LPNF. Water is a plus, less people around is a plus, centrally located near all the good trails is a plus.....it's a lot to ask for, i know :lol:

FWIW Ill be heading up north after summer school to do the rubicon in the truck though :P.

p.s. i appreciate all the feedback you LPNF veterans are chiming in with!
 
cleonard

cleonard

Well the Halfmoon campground is next to Piru creek and there should be some water in it. It's a short walk to the creek, if there is any water in it. A lot of rain this year so it might have some. The forest burned there a few years back, but they did save the trees in the campground. It's pretty remote, but still easy to get to and the last time I was there the road was in pretty good shape. The upper Piru creek starts from there or you can legally ride your OHV to the Yellowjacket trail and get to the rest of the more sane trails that way.

I like the Chuchupate campground, but since the road is paved more people go there. It's also higher at over 6000 feet vs more like 4200 for Halfmoon. No water there though. Easy access to good trails.
 
Rivethead242

Rivethead242

There is still water flowing up in SBNF (lower elevation) so Halfmoon sounds promising. What about Cottonwood? That appears to to be higher than Halfmoon, and near a creek as well? Is the 127 considered to be Miller Jeep Trail as well? Or does MJT not start until the 128 crosses?

Chuchupate campground is looking like a great central hub, and right bellow Frazier. I have heard Frazier mtn. is a blast to ride. But damn, that paved road is going to bring the people in! although the weekend AFTER 4th of july might be dead????

Are you allowed to camp anywhere in LPNF? Or designated campgrounds only?
 
Rivethead242

Rivethead242

Weathergeek:
Chuchupate is never that crowded unless it is a holiday weekend. I wouldn't worry. It would be good to get there as early as possible to get your pick of the best spots.
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SPEAKERMAN:
Chuchupate in pictures, courtesy of MsgtRetired Ron.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.247555665261612.85122.100000215423549
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I am pretty much sold on Chuchupate. Looks like the sites are spread apart well enough. I'll be heading out first thing friday morning. I should be able to beat the work crowd, hopefully.
 
cleonard

cleonard

It's going to get warm over the weekend so try and pick a site with some good shade. Like any campground some sites are better than others.

I've not camped there in a couple of years, but if I remember correctly the water system was never repaired after the many years of that it was closed so bring water.
 
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