350thumper 336 Posted February 14, 2018 Anybody riding this weekend ? Got an old ghost trail down to the dez floor . Steep and rocky terrain. Julian for gas . Be ready to explore east of S2 if you wish to tag along. 75% dirt small bike. Sat or Sun ? group consious. Staging avail at mi casa. Close proximity to route on map. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted February 14, 2018 gee... that looks inviting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken S 164 Posted February 14, 2018 Sunday I’m in. Get some more scratches dents and dings on Meatmord’s new 500. And the first on mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted February 15, 2018 17 hours ago, bikeslut said: gee... that looks inviting For the invitationally challenged. May see CNF , ABDSP, Butterfield, Oriflame ,Rodriguez Canyon, Prime Anza Borrego Campsite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Logroller 1 Posted February 15, 2018 Hiked an old jeep route by Oriflamme a few weeks back accesible right off the S1 and drops you out on the S2. Some of it was easily a 7 grade slope, rutted, fine loose top, and varied from 7ft across to mostly 3ft to 1ft. The steep slope was the latter with more like an uneven V shaped trail due to the ruts. It hadn't seen vehicles in years, with the exception of the top 1 mile of the route. This was all Anza-Borrego Desert State Park area. The gates are usually closed, but not locked. This route would definitely have some challenging traction issues for a motor powered machine. I've heard of less intense routes in the area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted February 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Logroller said: This route would definitely have some challenging traction issues for a motor powered machine. I've heard of less intense routes in the area. Ya, i bring the good stuff. Here's more trail candy for this ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Logroller 1 Posted February 15, 2018 There was a car of a similar era turned on its side, shot up with various caliber. When I see these vehicles, I always wonder how they met their demise. From these pics you can see how the "jeep" trail changed in to a "jeepless" trail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Champ 116 Posted February 15, 2018 Shadow of Phantom? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spyder 2 Posted February 15, 2018 21 hours ago, bikeslut said: gee... that looks inviting 28 minutes ago, Logroller said: There was a car of a similar era turned on its side, shot up with various caliber. When I see these vehicles, I always wonder how they met their demise. From these pics you can see how the "jeep" trail changed in to a "jeepless" trail. Do you mean familiar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted February 15, 2018 And to think Fireroad Kenny is goona try and ride his new unscratched ktm through there... Phhht pht. The photos didnt quite capture the severity of the steep section. Got anymore? Youve peaked my curiosity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalMule 106 Posted February 15, 2018 22 hours ago, 350thumper said: Anybody riding this weekend ? Got an old ghost trail down to the dez floor . Steep and rocky terrain. Julian for gas . Be ready to explore east of S2 if you wish to tag along. 75% dirt small bike. Sat or Sun ? group consious. Staging avail at mi casa. Close proximity to route on map. I would like to go Sunday. I live in Borrego. Where would I meet up? What time? I'll be gassed up full from home. My 450exc will get around 125 miles on a tank... pucker factor after that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalMule 106 Posted February 15, 2018 23 hours ago, 350thumper said: Anybody riding this weekend ? Got an old ghost trail down to the dez floor . Steep and rocky terrain. Julian for gas . Be ready to explore east of S2 if you wish to tag along. 75% dirt small bike. Sat or Sun ? group consious. Staging avail at mi casa. Close proximity to route on map. I could meet at the top of the blue skull on your map, near Scissors Crossing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Logroller 1 Posted February 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Spyder said: Do you mean familiar? Not at all. I ain't that old, but old enough to recognize it's potential age. Actually think the car was 50s to early 60s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Logroller 1 Posted February 15, 2018 57 minutes ago, 350thumper said: And to think Fireroad Kenny is goona try and ride his new unscratched ktm through there... Phhht pht. The photos didnt quite capture the severity of the steep section. Got anymore? Youve peaked my curiosity. Pics often never do show true steepness. Ther rest of the pics I have don't really tell you more. I only took a few. The drop was hard on the knees. Message me for more info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted February 15, 2018 SOCALMULE- hey was up . it would be great to meet up how about at butterfield store , or banner store parking lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalMule 106 Posted February 16, 2018 34 minutes ago, 350thumper said: SOCALMULE- hey was up . it would be great to meet up how about at butterfield store , or banner store parking lot. Butterfield store would work great! Let me know when. This ride sounds really fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalMule 106 Posted February 16, 2018 38 minutes ago, 350thumper said: SOCALMULE- hey was up . it would be great to meet up how about at butterfield store , or banner store parking lot. On second thought...If we meet at the Banner store we would be able to drop down the back side of Banner into Oriflamme Canyon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crfxer 87 Posted February 16, 2018 On 2/14/2018 at 12:43 PM, 350thumper said: Anybody riding this weekend ? Got an old ghost trail down to the dez floor . Steep and rocky terrain. Julian for gas . Be ready to explore east of S2 if you wish to tag along. 75% dirt small bike. Sat or Sun ? group consious. Staging avail at mi casa. What time you leaving your place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
V-Dog 4 Posted February 16, 2018 Sunday? Butterfield would be nice, oriflame to banner toll single-track to Julian to sunrise down Salt Creek to butterfield? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted February 16, 2018 Rory, leave my place around 8-830, be down at Butterfield 930-ish find SOCALMULE and hit sum single track to Julian like V-dog was sayin. Then go ballistic(ride safely) after fueling up on the way back down to the dez flor....sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
V-Dog 4 Posted February 16, 2018 I've got a rider or two that are hanging for the weekend, we're camped off s22 Jeep training area. If they will slab it to Butterfield or start riding early the backwards route through the drop, we will hook up with you for Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spyder 2 Posted February 16, 2018 17 hours ago, Logroller said: Not at all. I ain't that old, but old enough to recognize it's potential age. Actually think the car was 50s to early 60s I was trying to pull Bikeslut out on this. It should look familiar to him as it does to me. Although he may have had an aerial view of the trail in question... I can't find the pics, so it never really happened..... Ride report pics please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted February 16, 2018 Interested in locating that Toll Road from Banner to Julian; Salt Creek may have to wait for my next incarnation. Am I correct that the Toll road starts at the Banner horseshoe bend and tops out in the Kentwood Pines neighborhood. If so, that is behind a locked gate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CVRick 42 Posted February 16, 2018 14 hours ago, V-Dog said: Sunday? Butterfield would be nice, oriflame to banner toll single-track to Julian to sunrise down Salt Creek to butterfield? What is salt creek ? Is that the Phantom Trail ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalMule 106 Posted February 16, 2018 14 hours ago, 350thumper said: Rory, leave my place around 8-830, be down at Butterfield 930-ish find SOCALMULE and hit sum single track to Julian like V-dog was sayin. Then go ballistic(ride safely) after fueling up on the way back down to the dez flor....sunday. Okay I will be at Butterfield at 9:30! This sounds fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites