cj54x 50 Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) Anyone interested in riding the Stagecoach Trail on Sunday 3-26? Meet across the street from the Jacumba gas station in the empty parking lot with enough time to prep your bike for a 10:00 departure. We will ride the Stagecoach Trail to Mountain Spring and then do a little exploring behind Table Mountain. This is a historic wagon road with good photo ops. This ride is recommended for intermediate riders on skinny bikes. I will cross post to Facebook. Edited March 25, 2023 by cj54x 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 554 Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, cj54x said: This ride is recommended for intermediate riders on skinny bikes. Unless you happen to be Uncle Cameron. I still remember him riding that route back in 2007, in the summertime, in slacks, tee shirt and street boots, standing up and picking his way through the rocks on his giant BMW. I was wiped out from the terrain and heat and thought I was hallucinating when he motored by the spot I had stopped at to rest. But....I digress.😏 Edited March 25, 2023 by dirt dame Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cj54x 50 Posted March 25, 2023 That's why I said "recommended" 'cause I know there are some nut jobs on here that take big bikes to difficult places. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted March 26, 2023 And we did this last year with Kelly on the BIG Bikes. I think I rode my 1150GSA. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cj54x 50 Posted March 26, 2023 Yep, big respect for the nutjobs that take big bikes on trails like this... not me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jlburgess 83 Posted March 26, 2023 I might do it if it isn't too extreme. I've ridden with you a couple of times so you know I just like to putt and enjoy the ride. If it's too challenging i would just go back to S2 and meet up again closer to Julian. I could meet up along 94 somewhere with the DR..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cj54x 50 Posted March 26, 2023 I'm going to haul my bike to Jacumba with my 4 runner so I won't be anywhere near S2, Julian or 94. This is a pretty difficult trail with almost no highway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jlburgess 83 Posted March 26, 2023 Ah, OK then. I'll go ride towards Portero and Coral Canyon in that case. Hoping it is still open for 52" and under. The conditions website isn't real specific. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1058 Posted March 26, 2023 That’s an awesome trail and I love the Table mountain area. If you have the basic tenants of riding down it’s not that hard. Basics being slow speed balance, clutch, throttle and brake. Level 2-3 on the Zubb-big-bike scale. There’s one particular hill climb in the table mountain area that turned me back I’ve got my eye on. Eventually I’ll get back there with a couple Trophy friends who are the best hill climbers I’ve ever seen and see if we can whip it. hope you guys take some pics for us today! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted March 26, 2023 There are still some neat mines to explore behind Table Top, east of Squaws Tit. Great riding area to get out and enjoy nature with a plate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cj54x 50 Posted March 26, 2023 I'm not sure that Table Top and Table Mountain are the same place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) That's what I meant. Table mountain. I always call it table top for some reason. Ride up and over that hill climb that zubb has only looked at, on the back side are the mines. Edited March 26, 2023 by 350thumper 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cj54x 50 Posted March 26, 2023 I saw a mine on an old topo map but I've never been to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cj54x 50 Posted March 26, 2023 no one committed to this ride and my friends won't text back so this trip will likely get canceled Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted March 26, 2023 26 minutes ago, cj54x said: no one committed to this ride and my friends won't text back so this trip will likely get canceled Ahhh, yes....one of the most difficult conundrums for the experts.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted March 26, 2023 Next month about this time there will be a group of intermediate riders heading to the exact location. You shud join us. It would be a great opportunity for you to meet riders at your skill level with similar interests.. possibly get to know them maybe hook up easier 🤔. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cj54x 50 Posted March 26, 2023 sounds good, let me know 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokey151 238 Posted March 26, 2023 31 minutes ago, ECDave said: interested. Same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted March 27, 2023 12 hours ago, Zubb said: That’s an awesome trail and I love the Table mountain area. If you have the basic tenants of riding down it’s not that hard. Basics being slow speed balance, clutch, throttle and brake. Level 2-3 on the Zubb-big-bike scale. There’s one particular hill climb in the table mountain area that turned me back I’ve got my eye on. Eventually I’ll get back there with a couple Trophy friends who are the best hill climbers I’ve ever seen and see if we can whip it. hope you guys take some pics for us today! I think "Rodriges" from Banner to S2 was harder, or it was my condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1058 Posted March 27, 2023 And I thought Rodriguez was a lot easier than Mtn Springs. But I ride Rodriguez regularly and have only done Stagecoach once. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted March 27, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, Zubb said: And I thought Rodriguez was a lot easier than Mtn Springs. But I ride Rodriguez regularly and have only done Stagecoach once. Must have be my age. I almost passed out on the final sand stretch on Rodriguez. And it was with the HP. On Stagecoach I rode the 1150 GSA. Edited March 27, 2023 by Mr.JAJA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1058 Posted March 27, 2023 I think that was a ride I put together for Meetup. The wash at the bottom was super fluffy. I dug a lot of bikes out that day. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spazegun2213 36 Posted March 29, 2023 Is there a GPX/map for this? I'm looking for more fun "small bike" stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted March 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, spazegun2213 said: Is there a GPX/map for this? I'm looking for more fun "small bike" stuff. I will check if I have recorded this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites