Wierdrider 187 Posted July 12, 2015 I would like to go to Pancake Rock soon, anyone wanna go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CVRick 42 Posted July 12, 2015 I might be able to go next weekend.It is A out and back trail. Only takes about an hour up and back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CVRick 42 Posted July 12, 2015 I might be able to go next weekend.It is A out and back trail. Only takes about an hour up and back. Early would be best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted July 12, 2015 where is pancake rock?Cleveland National Forest20601–20619 Lyons Valley Rd Alpine, CA 91901 United States Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted July 12, 2015 I might be able to go next weekend.It is A out and back trail. Only takes about an hour up and back. I might try and go before next weekend? Looks like there are other trails up there? Wisecrver TT? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted July 12, 2015 Here are couple of videos of pancake rock from YouTube. I can't find any from a motorcycle though. I went up a small portion of the trail a month or so ago, I decided it would be better if I went with someone else. The TT is Carveacre, not Wisecarver. https://youtu.be/IJp06bm6pTs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted July 12, 2015 The other video. https://youtu.be/IJp06bm6pTs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
V-Dog 4 Posted July 12, 2015 Darn, I rode it yesterday all the way to the closed gate on the other side. Nice trail! Sorry I'm out of town riding for the next 2 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted July 13, 2015 I'm in. I've ridden twice past the entrance in last month and it has been closed. That was during week mid day don't know if that makes a difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downs 1 Posted July 13, 2015 I've seen the entrance closed before but saw people open it and drive though and close it behind them. I've been past it lots of times on the Strom though of exploring it but every time I'm over that way I'm on my way to something I need to get to. Maybe another free weekend in the near future :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted July 13, 2015 Yeah it was definitely locked I tried to open it both times. I've taken my te630 up there was going to do on my new 950se but that would be a work out. Bad thing about pancake is the holes are huge and on a big bike if you start to go theres about a 2 foot drop into the hole with no place to put your foot down. Dropped my 630 once was a bitch to get back up definitely a 2 person job if u get stuck in one of the holes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CVRick 42 Posted July 13, 2015 Yeah it was definitely locked I tried to open it both times. I've taken my te630 up there was going to do on my new 950se but that would be a work out. Bad thing about pancake is the holes are huge and on a big bike if you start to go theres about a 2 foot drop into the hole with no place to put your foot down. Dropped my 630 once was a bitch to get back up definitely a 2 person job if u get stuck in one of the holes. A while back when I went there it was really chewed up from all the jeeps. Would be tough on a big bike for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted July 13, 2015 No one has ever followed me to the top of this . .. Love this trail especially at night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacDuncan 131 Posted July 13, 2015 This trail is a very nice get-away. Everyone should do it, and plan for a peaceful moment at the top. Early truly is best (but night can be fun too). When you reach the top, you can go down behind the rock to the west and take a trail south to a closed gate and then come back up to the rock and head north to another locked gate, and then return to the rock for the descent. The "T" out and backs add a bit of flavor to extend the joy of being up there and off the pavement. An extra bonus is that if you are at all a hiker, the peak to the west or the rock, about a 15 minute hike, has a very unique peak that is one of a kind in San Diego and if you can do it, you should. Drop behind pancake rock to the west, a nice parking area after the gnarly rocky section, and then hike up the east face of the peak until almost to the top, then walk around to the west side until you find a small chimney chute that will require some "batman and robin" techniques to get you through a cave like pile of boulders that will reward you with spectacular views, when you pop your head and body out the top. I wouldn't take my vstrom up it, but I might if I had invested all the possible off-road add-ons, especially a skid plate, but my drz thinks it is disneyland. It is also a good route to mtn bike, if you start to open it up, please watch out for hikers, bikers, and jeeps. Here is peak: This is a pic facing south east-ish, The ridges to the east across the valley are the west side of corral canyon (just out of this view in this pic is Corte Madera ridge, an excellent hike and the north boundary of corral canyon). As passionate dual sporters, The route to pancake rock always help you evaluate your percentages of "off/on", or "on/off" road abilities when you take dehesa, japatul, lyons out there and lyons, honey springs back Enjoy the getaway. cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downs 1 Posted July 13, 2015 Maybe I'll just take the Jeep out the first time and "scout" it for the big bike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggerdan 147 Posted July 13, 2015 I might try and go before next weekend? Looks like there are other trails up there? Wisecrver TT? You might want to stay away from Wisecarver lots of private property up there No one has ever followed me to the top of this . .. I look forward to seeing you out there...... hike up the east face of the peak until almost to the top, then walk around to the west side until you find a small chimney chute that will require some "batman and robin" techniques to get you through a cave like pile of boulders that will reward you with spectacular views, when you pop your head and body out the top. That's Lawson Peak --- Great views like you said at the top - good climbing up there as well I've been working on a few trails at the top - post up next time and I'll try and join you.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CVRick 42 Posted July 13, 2015 I might try and go before next weekend? Looks like there are other trails up there? Wisecrver TT? You might want to stay away from Wisecarver lots of private property up there No one has ever followed me to the top of this . .. I look forward to seeing you out there...... hike up the east face of the peak until almost to the top, then walk around to the west side until you find a small chimney chute that will require some "batman and robin" techniques to get you through a cave like pile of boulders that will reward you with spectacular views, when you pop your head and body out the top. That's Lawson Peak --- Great views like you said at the top - good climbing up there as well I've been working on a few trails at the top - post up next time and I'll try and join you.. Now I really want to go back. Wish I knew some trails near the top to ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted July 14, 2015 Great views up there, we got a KTM, ATK and Husky on top. Should have brought a few cold beverages, would be a good place to stop and enjoy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted July 14, 2015 theres a back way up lawson peak i did a RR on it a year ago. http://dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.php?/topic/18971-dual-sport-adventure-sun/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted July 14, 2015 I've never been there....would luv to go and try it on the 950 sometime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d dub 0 Posted July 14, 2015 I have an unusual Thursday off this week. I'd love to ride up Carveacre to Pancake rock with you Thursday morning. I too live in Spring Valley. I'd ride my plated CRF230. Dennis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted July 14, 2015 To all who have replied, thanks for the interest in this ride. I unfortunately am not able to plan anything soon. I have some family issues going on, so if anyone wants to take the bull by the horns and schedule a ride I wouldn't mind ( well kind of ). If I can make it, great, if not, I'll try and schedule another one. Enjoy, wierdrider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
