Noble Canyon this Sat

[Abstrakt51]

Hey there. Another lurker turning public. Anyhoo, wanted to see if anybody was going to be riding @ Noble Canyon this Sat (18th). A group of us from the LA/OC area will be attempting to locate a motel near the area friday night(suggestions are welcome:biggrin: ) and then riding the trail around 7 or 8 the next morning. We would love to ride w/ a couple of locals who can show us around the trail and we'll even love to shuttle you up (given that you can shuttle us back to our car afterwards:cheers:).

Warning, we arent that hardcore and just looking for a few casual riders who wont try to kill us on the rough parts.

If not, can anybody point us to a webpage w/ detailed maps of the trail?

Cheers,

[glphoto]

Mountain Bike Bill’s website has a good description of Noble.

http://www.mountainbikebill.com/NobleCanyon.htm

[bdamschen]

Not sure if they're still open or what, but you can try these guys for a place to stay, they're in a small town at the bottom of the trail.

http://www.pinevalleyinn.com/

[Abstrakt51]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

[rowdstar]

stay some place in alpine. even el cajon will get you that much closer.

there is a full lenght vidoe of the entire trail on video.google if you type in noble canyon for your search. give ya a heads up.

[DHS]

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6782369538023916243&q=noble+canyon

[loco-gringo]

Just camp. I did that a few weeks ago and had a great time.

[Abstrakt51]

Thanks for the link. Damn this trail is just amazing, may just need to call in sick Friday to get 2 days of riding in. :biggrin:

Once again, thanks for all the feedback. Maybe I'll see some of you @ Fontana on Sunday (as a spectator of course).

[Gregor]

looks very nice the trail...how many time needs the trail when you are going fast? I didnt know that SD has so many forest;)
have you to pedal a lot or is it always downhill? i would like to visit the trail with some other guys.

[Abstrakt51]

looks very nice the trail...how many time needs the trail when you are going fast? I didnt know that SD has so many forest;)
have you to pedal a lot or is it always downhill? i would like to visit the trail with some other guys.

Come Friday bro. I'll be making the trip from the LA area to be riding in the early afternoon. (given that you dont have school or work, b/c I would never condone playing hookie:biggrin: )

[Kornphlake]

there's a hotel in Alpine, I can't imagine it ever fills up. Exit the 8 at Tavern rd and turn left immediately into the first driveway next to the Carl's Jr. Noble isn't all downhill, but there is one good hill climb about a mile from the downhill end of the trail. I've had my wife shuttle for me and ridden to the lower trailhead faster than she could get the car there.

[bdamschen]

Oh yeah, if you're down to camp, Big Laguna Lake camp ground isn't far from the top of the trailhead. Too bad you aren't going next week instead, I'd be down there to ride with you.

[Gregor]

@abstrakt51: i cant come on friday, because i have school, perhaps another day!

[mandown]

not gonna make it this go round, but definitely interested in the next one.

[Abstrakt51]

Had the opportunity to ride Noble on Friday. Lucky enough to meet 2 locals (Justin and Nick) who wanted to shuttle and were also kind enough to show us the entire trail starting at the Laguna Lake area.

This trail kicks ass. You can't beat this scenery and buffed single track anywhere (that I know of) in the LA or OC area. Now I truly understand why this trail is so highly spoke of w/ the challenging rock gardens and tight switchbacks.

Thanks again to Justin and Nick for being so hosipitable in showing two complete strangers your awesome playground and sorry again if we slowed you guys down:cheers: . You San Diegans are truly blessed to have such a kick ass trail in your backyards.

Hope to ride it again, real real soon and it was well worth the 2 hour drive.

[mandown]

pics?

[reflux]

I rode Noble on Saturday with two friends of mine, separate from the group organized on here. As always around this time of year, or basically anytime other than Summer, the trail was in very good condition. I didn't take any pics, as we were having too much fun to stop riding. I plan on riding Noble again on Dec 9 if any of you guys are interested. Perhaps a new thread will have to be started for that ride. happy trails.

[mandown]

i'm down for the 9th.

[rowdstar]

i think i can do the 9th as well..

[Abstrakt51]

9th, sounds like a plan.

[rowdstar]

shuttle right??

[reflux]

shuttle right??
My friend and I will likely do the Indian something trail and climb up to Noble. After one loop of that, we'll hopefully join the shuttle.

[loco-gringo]

My friend and I will likely do the Indian something trail and climb up to Noble. After one loop of that, we'll hopefully join the shuttle.

No way man. The shuttle is the ONLY way to do that ride. The climb killed me. :dead:

[Pat...]

Bogey, so you love in SD now?

I'll be in SD Saturday for biking.

[loco-gringo]

Bogey, so you love in SD now?

I'll be in SD Saturday for biking.

Nope. I was just there a few weeks back. I'll be there when I can though. :thumb:

[Pat...]

I meant live... Cool.

[SoCal Life]

What up fellas,

You mind if a few more riders join your group ride on Dec 9th? It might just be me, but if there is 3 of us, we'd have a truck to help shuttle.

[Gregor]

the 9th sounds good...i try to come up!

[Ozzer]

What up fellas,

You mind if a few more riders join your group ride on Dec 9th? It might just be me, but if there is 3 of us, we'd have a truck to help shuttle.


Count me in. We don't have to start real early this time of the year unless you wanna wear warmers. 8:30-9AM, at the Mountain Market? PM me for details and confirmation. I wanna ride. What bikes are you guys brining?

[ncrider]

I just got back from Kauai and need to ride! I might be in.

[SoCal Life]

What bikes are you guys brining?

I'm bringing an older Trek Hard Tail. But don't worry, I can Mob that bitch like no ones business!!

[Gregor]

i would bring a new unridde sunday wc:) when I can make it on saturday...i hope so

[socalpride]

Hey i think me and two buddies can meet there on the 9th also.....that is if you dont mind. Im from San Diego and ive never been so it sounds like a chance to.

[bneall]

im down for this, ive never rode it.:shocked:

it seems a bit random though, not sure if I could get a shuttle seat?

anyone wanna coordinate this more? Im in for shuttle only, bringing a big bike.:busted:

[Gregor]

could anyone give me a description to find the trail? i wasnt there before. I will come from san ysidro. Who will come? and will there be a shuttle, because I have my big bike!

[Ozzer]

Okee, I'd like to really ride...
Who's in? mtg at 9AM at the Mountain Market parking lot (not the gas station in front of the intersection). I have two coming so far. Holler. Bring your p/up truck. :)

[SoCal Life]

Ok, lets do this.

Ozzer +2 & p/u truck
SoCal Life +1 & Tacoma

[Ozzer]

Ok, lets do this.

Ozzer +2 & p/u truck
SoCal Life +1 & Tacoma

coo..
Conradical will own our asses. rippa.

[Gregor]

all right...I will come up with Ozzer! Thanks for the ride

[Ozzer]

all right...I will come up with Ozzer! Thanks for the ride


If you're not at the E St station by 8:15 tomorrow, I'm out and you will have a lot of erbon assolt riding around the trolley station. :)

I hope it rains and snow on top... woot^2

[Gregor]

I will be there for sure;) Red PickUp with bike right?

[Ozzer]

I will be there for sure;) Red PickUp with bike right?

Yes, dunno which bike to bring yet but it's either gonna be a silver anodized, clapped-out chunk of drilled out aluminum lager or a mango orange dutch army knife. As a giveaway, either bike will have a sticky as poo manipoo suspenders with 10,050 hrs of mythical maintenance record and every other week lube job. My wife's red truck has a Nascar sticker on the back window too, #24. Hard to miss at the parking lot. See ya bright and early..

See you there too at 9AM Socal life..my cell is 619-818-8631. Call me if anything changes bec we're not about to hike our bikes up there if you are not showing up. woot^2

[SoCal Life]

We're in Fo Sho!

It's me and a buddy and we have my car and an xtra-cab Tacoma with an extra hitch bike rack. So with your guy's truck, we should have two runs in easy.


**ozzer- You got PM

[Gregor]

So guys, that was a really nice session on Noble today..my first day riding in SoCal and I love it! Thanks Ozzer for the ride!

http://si6.mtb-news.de/fotos/data/14976/IMG_00741.JPG

http://si6.mtb-news.de/fotos/data/506/fahrrads_den.jpg

[Ozzer]

go check yo-self. I pulled a tick off of my thigh from the ride today. Key Lyme Pie? :mad:

[SoCal Life]

Tick??? I'm sitting in Urgent Care right now getting my knee checked out. I think I might have fractured my knee cap.:poster_oops:

Oh well, at least it helped me talk my wife into getting a full suspension bike and some knee pads!!

[Abstrakt51]

Sorry coudnt make it out this time...but I def would love to meet and roll with you guys next time...given if there is a next time.