Enjoy the relaxation of riding in the wilderness on empty trails when you join us on this docent led mountain bike ride through Limestone Canyon. We will first visit Dripping Springs, a fern covered, year-round source of water for the local wildlife. Explore beautiful Limestone Canyon on this serene morning ride to Box Springs as well as Dripping Springs. We will even visit the West viewing deck of The Sinks. Limestone Canyon is one of the most pristine wilderness areas in the county, featuring the 20-to-40-million-year-old geologic formation known as The Sinks, as well as a year-round spring. Dripping Springs is an extremely sensitive area and an essential watering hole for wildlife.
Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-4 activity on the land. Electric Mountain Bikes of any class or type are not permitted.
This is a slow-paced ride designed for the beginner to intermediate rider who is in excellent cardio shape and is physically fit, but sometimes needs to move slower on steep ascents/descents. We will ride both fire roads and non-technical single track trails. A few climbs have short steep sections that may be ‘hike-a-bike’ for some riders. The ride will regroup and rest as needed and an opportunity will be provided for a snack break.
Activity Details
- Date:
- Saturday, March 24, 2018
- Time:
- 8:30 am - 11:30 am
- Duration (hours:minutes):
- 3:00
- Type:
- Mountain Biking
- Organization:
- OC Parks
- Area:
- Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve
- Staging Area:
- Augustine
- Difficulty:
- 4
- Distance:
- 13 miles
- Elevation Change:
- 2400 feet
- Minimum Age:
- 16
- Spaces Left:
- Full
Registration is closed for this activity.
