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Post by txr on Oct 28, 2009 15:00:42 GMT -5
Since FATS is most likely a mudslide today I went and tried out ORA. I think I missed a large part of the trail. I forgot to print out the map from the front page but I parked up by the observatory. Took the trail down for there on the left side of the pond. It then headed behind the pond with it fairly close by and in sight at times. Then it came out on the road. Total to that point was only just over a mile. Did I miss a turn? Did I take the wrong trail? It said it was the nature trail and I think I really missed the main trail. I had never been there and decided to ride the road up the hill after it came out to the road. Crested the top and climbed the backside of that hill and came back to the park office (no one there). Rode back behind the pond and decided to explore to see if I missed a turn. Found the rope course (very cool!), found a few very small trails near the beginning of the observatory parking lot which really lead no where. Finally just kind of gave up and did a bunch of out of the saddle sprints in the parking lot to end up with about 5 miles total. Help me out here, I KNOW there has to be more there, at least form the map it looks like I missed a bunch.
Tom
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Post by oddcouple on Oct 28, 2009 15:23:13 GMT -5
After you crossed the bridge and you got on the nature trail the woods to you left is were the trail is located.If you would have looked to the left you could have seen the trail also when you reached the power line the hill to your left is one of the climbs.They have tried to put signs up but they just keep disappearing.
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Post by jtaylor on Oct 29, 2009 11:49:59 GMT -5
Give me a day or two notice and we can meet you there, weekday late afternoon. Will need a light starting next week; I have a spare. Even if you find the main trail, it can be confusing due to some shortcuts that have developed over time.
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Post by txr on Oct 29, 2009 17:34:41 GMT -5
Give me a day or two notice and we can meet you there, weekday late afternoon. Will need a light starting next week; I have a spare. Even if you find the main trail, it can be confusing due to some shortcuts that have developed over time. Hey, thanks for the offer. I do want to get back up there but its going to be a while before I can get up there again. Probably more like mid Nov before I will get some time but I may take you up on that offer possibly on a weekend if thats ok. Maybe get some folks to ride up there and meet for a ride. The trail looked promising but like you read above, I did not really see any of it  And I will look forward to some more of the pine cone game with Luke the wonder dog ;D Tom |
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Post by dgaddis1 on Nov 3, 2009 15:02:39 GMT -5
Count me in for another JT & Luke Trail Guide.
I'm working on Silver Bluff Rd now, so....I'm pretty close.
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And I will look forward to some more of the pine cone game with Luke the wonder dog ;D
