bikeslut 1 Posted September 6, 2007 according to some sources and some web site info... i haven't talked to anyone yet "in person" but will try to swing by the ranger station tonight to confirm... Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigDug 0 Posted September 6, 2007 according to some sources and some web site info... i haven't talked to anyone yet "in person" but will try to swing by the ranger station tonight to confirm... Bob Dang - looks like we got our riding in just in time. I thought the rain would've helped things. The FS website confirms it. From: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/fire/for...eme/index.shtml The Cleveland National Forest is currently in Extreme fire danger. Spark arrestors are required for all off-highway vehicles, chainsaws, and other internal combustible equipment. The following OHV areas are CLOSED: Descanso Ranger District Corral Canyon Bear Valley OHV Four Corners OHV Staging Area Bobcat Meadow OHV Trabuco Ranger District Wildomore OHV And further down the page: The following areas and gates are closed: Descanso Ranger District Corral Canyon /Bear Valley OHV (Forest Road 17S04) Pine Creek Wilderness Hauser Wilderness Road to Corral Canyon OHV area Bear Valley Road (Forest Road 16S12) Lower & Upper Pine Creek Road (Forest Road 14S05) Lower & Upper Kitchen Creek Road (Forest Road 15S17) Lower & Upper Thing Valley Road (Forest Road 15S08) Fred Canyon Road (Forest Road 16S08) Palomar Ranger District Cedar Creek Trabuco Ranger District gates: Eagle Harding Blackstar Trails closed: Pacific Crest Trail south of Boulder Oaks Campground. All trails in OHV areas. Check with the District you are visiting for other trail closures. Looks like I got my exploring in on the Palomar Divide road just in time also. Hmm... Anyone up for the desert this weekend??? I think it might still be open... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted September 6, 2007 I have never seen McCain Valley closed for fire safety reasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 916 Posted September 6, 2007 It was in the newspaper today about the closure. Hopefully we'll get some rain soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigDug 0 Posted September 6, 2007 I have never seen McCain Valley closed for fire safety reasons. Maybe I'll take the XR650L out there and pretend like I'm a trials rider!!! Yeah - I can double-blip a 350+ lb dualsport.... NOT !!!! Actually, that might be a good half day ride - Hmmm.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Metal Twister 0 Posted September 6, 2007 This could put a squish to the night ride? What do ya think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigDug 0 Posted September 6, 2007 This could put a squish to the night ride? What do ya think? That's still like 3 weeks away. We'd better get to some rain dancing!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Metal Twister 0 Posted September 6, 2007 This could put a squish to the night ride? What do ya think? That's still like 3 weeks away. We'd better get to some rain dancing!!! Yea, that kind of squish is lots more fun, Just the thought of slipping around at night in the mud. oooooooooh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joliet 0 Posted September 6, 2007 Hmm... Anyone up for the desert this weekend??? I think it might still be open... It is supposed to be a high of 89 in Campo/Jacumba area and 105 down on the desert floor. I should have a bike up and running by then. I would be up for a ride. Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief Gunner 2 Posted September 6, 2007 Got a bunch of domestic chores and things to do this weekend but it will start cooling off soon enough for us all to get together in large groups out there in the desert to have some good times. I am looking forward to a great season of riding out there! The desert is the only place besides the many times I have been in the middle of the Pacific Ocean where the night sky, the stars and the air are so clear and bright that it just puts the mind at ease like nothing else. Gunz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carguy 1 Posted September 7, 2007 I posted the info from Ranger Richard in Important Issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigDug 0 Posted September 7, 2007 It is supposed to be a high of 89 in Campo/Jacumba area and 105 down on the desert floor. I should have a bike up and running by then. I would be up for a ride. Ken I'm thinking pretty seriously about dirt dame's idea - McCain Valley/Lark Canyon. Place is like a mini-track, lots of fun and my son can tag along. Then again - if we can swing a full day kitchen pass, Lake Arrowhead is just about the same length of drive from San Marcos. Hmmm... But I really should stop hijacking this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites