12/23 Nate Harrison Grade

[Wintyfresh 46]

After loading up the bikes in light morning showers we headed up to the base of Palomar Mountain. I'm familiar with both East and South grades but had never been on Nate Harrison grade; it was my wife's second day riding her CRF230L outside of the MSF and I'd heard the road was beautiful and relatively easy.

The trail started off warm and with few trees

But as the elevation changed so did the flora

Once at the top we hit banks of fog, and snow was piled up on the sides of the road.

We were the only motorcycles at Mother's Kitchen, I wonder if the earlier rains had dissuaded the sport bikes?

There are lots of gorgeous views along Nate Harrison grade.

An easy ride with just a few sections of mud.

I saw a ton of wildlife, including a rather fat and happy looking bobcat. A shame I couldn't get my phone out in time to get a pic.

Special thanks to our photographer, sweep driver and provider of a place to set gear Daniel and his 4x4 Tundra.

[danrider 5]

Nice day up on the hill

[Driss 0]

Gladd someone is riding today I was on call for work so I had to stay in town, I haven't been there since last year BMW of Escondido ride which was a lot of fun on the big bikes.

[dsfox 0]

Thats a fun Date day!!.....Great to see your wife out riding with you......I bet it was pretty chilly up there......this time of year, I usually stick to the warm desert.....which wasn't as warm as usual this weekend...

[Riggerdan 147]

it was my wife's second day riding her CRF230L outside of the MSF

But as the elevation changed so did the flora

Thats a great introduction to the dual-sport environment, looked like a lot of fun

thanks for sharing...

[FuzzyNugs 0]

That road is always a treat with the views and some of the first dirt I experienced in San Diego as well. You had me very impressed with the great long-shot pictures until you mentioned the chase truck/cameraman