Moderate-Paced Mountain Bike Ride: Limestone Canyon via Hicks Haul Road and Loma Ridge

Mountain Biking
Moderate-Paced Mountain Bike Ride: Limestone Canyon via Hicks Haul Road and Loma Ridge

This is a moderate-paced ride designed for the intermediate rider who has experience and skills, but sometimes needs to move slower in more technical areas with steep descents/ascents. This program is for very physically fit riders in excellent cardio condition. The ride starts at the Augustine staging area and travels along the Hick’s Haul paved road, continuing to Loma Ridge, Box Springs, The Sinks, Raptor, and the adjacent oak woodlands. We will climb approximately 1500 feet over 13 miles in this 2.5-hour program.

Participants must wear a helmet and carry at least 100 ounces of water, snacks, and spare tubes and tools (in case of flats). Your bike must be trail worthy, with at least a front suspension, and in good working condition. We do NOT ride on bike paths, but rather on hazardous rocky, rutted, sandy fire roads and some singletrack. This is for adult riders only.

Please review the Difficulty Ratings on the brown banner above before registering. Understanding the 1-through-5 ratings system will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-4 activity on the land.

Activity Details Led by IRC

Date:
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Time:
7:30 am - 10:00 am
Duration (hours:minutes):
2:30
Type:
Mountain Biking
Organization:
OC Parks
Area:
Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve
Staging Area:
Augustine
Difficulty:
4
Distance:
11.5 miles
Elevation Change:
1600 feet
Minimum Age:
16
Spaces Left:
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