Mikey 0 Posted November 25, 2014 Hi, I'm sort of a noob at this stuff and want to explore the Ramona truck trails (haven't been there yet) but want to make sure I come back alive so I was wondering if anyone that knows those trails is planning on riding them this Sat, 11/29 and wouldn't mind me following. I have a XR650L. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1NaAdv 4 Posted November 25, 2014 Im interested. Have ridin there plenty. Fun and scenic. An hour ride there for me so i cant do too early of a start time. Ill let you know for sure friday. Jesse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DustOff 0 Posted November 26, 2014 Lurking, Im heading out of town for Turkey Day but I am planning on being back Friday night. As Jesse said, maybe later will work better. How does 10:00 am at the Orosco trail entrance sound? Dropped Pin near Forest Rte 12504, Cleveland National Forest, Ramona, CA 92065 http://goo.gl/maps/eutjI I'll be full of turkey and ready to go.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey 0 Posted November 26, 2014 10am works perfect for me so I don't have to get up at the crack of dawn. I live in Escondido. Suppose to be a nice day Sat; mid 70s. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DustOff 0 Posted November 26, 2014 See ya there Mikey, hopefully you can make it too Jesse. Couple more would be good!!!!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey 0 Posted November 26, 2014 OK I'll plan on being at the spot you, DustOff (Curt), recommended in your post at 10am. Whoever else wants to go please meet up there. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce B 0 Posted November 27, 2014 I will try to make it there Saturday @ 1000. I'm a noob with only about 3,000 miles under my belt and just a few hours of dirt experience. I swapped out the stock street tires last weekend and am ready to start getting the bike dirty. I tooled around the Orosco Ridge area for a bit last weekend. Very fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigPumpkin57 0 Posted November 27, 2014 Lurking----- Have to see how much turkey I eat..... Still have the sumo tires on the EXC, how are the trails? NOOB to this place, Semi NOOB on the big bike ( 990ADV offroad running stock Scorpions- so far only fire roads). Not noob on offroading. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce B 0 Posted November 27, 2014 BP57, I'm only familiar with the Orosco Ridge trail that I rode last weekend. It was straightforward and not technical. Slight grades and small ruts. That was my first dirt experience, and I had no problem with it other than a minor encounter with a bush on a corner. I don't know about the other trails in the area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billet Badges 0 Posted November 27, 2014 I am in, I need to get out and dust off my bike. Been a little while since I have been out, and Ocotillo will be insane this weekend. I could use a relaxing day ride. I will be at the trail head off of Pamo Road at 10 AM on Saturday. See you all then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerMonkey 0 Posted November 27, 2014 Haven't ridden off-road in years but want to get back into it. Is this as tough as the trail gets? http://youtu.be/SClHPppY_KY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce B 0 Posted November 28, 2014 That's as tough as it gets. At least the section I rode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1NaAdv 4 Posted November 28, 2014 In. See yall there at 10:00. Hopefully ill be over this food hangover. Too much pie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey 0 Posted November 28, 2014 Looks good. Looks like we have 5 yeses and 3 maybes. See ya'all at 10 tomorrow. Others please join and meet up there. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flanders 0 Posted November 29, 2014 Sounds like fun! I'll be leaving Clairemont a little before 9 . Gas up 52and Convoy. Be there at 10. On a DR 350. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey 0 Posted November 29, 2014 See ya all tomorrow. Going to be nice day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billet Badges 0 Posted November 30, 2014 It was great meeting everyone. It was a very fun ride. Way better way to burn calories than riding that damn stationary bike at the gym. I am ready for another one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mainblockhead 0 Posted November 30, 2014 good times!!! nice show of riders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigPumpkin57 0 Posted December 1, 2014 Awesome day if riding the big bike off pavement. Thanks for a great day and some good stories. Here is a panoramic photo on top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey 0 Posted December 2, 2014 Thanks again for showing me around those trails. I believe we rode Orosco and Black Mountain trails. What other trails out there do you recommend? Looks like there's quite a few to pick from. Here's a pic from the top. Nice meeting you all. Hope we meet up again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerMonkey 0 Posted December 3, 2014 Another easy trail is Boulder Creek Road. It's the yellow section heading south from Julian and connects to Viejas Grade (a very easy one): Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
