Cleveland National Forest Report

[notmybikemodelname]

Originally Posted by ThumpThis

Sounds good, I stop at cooks all the time, have to do a shot everytime I pass, which is often. I mostly ride street, but after a 500 mile street ride taking me through Ocotillo a month ago I got the itch for dirt. If you guys are down for a day ride tomorrow I am in. I currently work nights so nights aren't going to work for me, not to mention my BD kit took a shit on me on my way home from the purchase.

Good to hear no damn Adv pass needed

Adv pass is only for parking. We all pay State and Federal use taxes every year as good law abiding citizens......... However, the Supreme court found the ADV pass to be against the law a year or so ago.

[northsouth15]

Hi all, noob from MA here looking to check this place out for the first time on Friday AM

anyone know if the gates are open/will be open?

[ThumpThis]

http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/cl...229&width=full

Here is the link to closure reports but everyone says they only update it like once a decade. We had some good rain for 3 days this past weekend in Trabuco.

Any frequent riders know how quickly they might get this open?

I would for sure go Friday morn if they open up.

[Entheogen]

My guess is without more rain the gate will open Thorsday or Friday, but then again, depends if it's that time of the month for the Ranger. I'm riding Thorsday.

[northsouth15]

okay, I'll check the message board for responses since I'm aware that the state's website isn't up to date

where do you enter these trails?

are these the fire roads that you enter from silverado or the trails south of ortega?

I want to checkout the fire roads that you can drive up...

thumpthis - unfortunately neither of my dirt bikes are road legal, and I'm just going to peruse up the fire roads with my truck

[theGrinch]

Originally Posted by northsouth15

Hi all, noob from MA here looking to check this place out for the first time on Friday AM

anyone know if the gates are open/will be open?

I will be checking the gates, will report back later.

Where are you coming from?
Ortaga side you can go south side of 74 toward wildomar via S Main divide or north side of 74 via N Main divide.
North will take you to peak.
If coming from OC take Maple Springs road.



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[ThumpThis]

How do wildomar and south divide compare to heading up maple springs? I have not ridden any of them, but live close to Silverado and want to get to the peak. Are the first two worth it if silverado is still closed tomorrow?

[northsouth15]

Originally Posted by theGrinch

I will be checking the gates, will report back later.

Where are you coming from?
Ortaga side you can go south side of 74 toward wildomar via S Main divide or north side of 74 via N Main divide.
North will take you to peak.
If coming from OC take Maple Springs road.



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thanks for checking, I greatly appreciate it!

I'm coming from Long Beach, so the maple springs road way is preferred for me

thump - if you want to do some elementary exploring, and don't mind waiting for me every now and then, let's meet up on Friday morning and check it out from the Silverado side

I'll drive behind, but just FYI, I only have a 2wd truck with all season tires

[Singletrack Gardener]

Originally Posted by ThumpThis

How do wildomar and south divide compare to heading up maple springs? I have not ridden any of them, but live close to Silverado and want to get to the peak. Are the first two worth it if silverado is still closed tomorrow?

South MD is asphalt, Wildomar OHV I'm assuming you're referring to? It's ok for beginners I guess. Its pretty small, but still kinda fun to hit up if your just passing through. I would not trailer a bike up there to ride.

Sorry, I totally misunderstood the question. I don't know where Silverado is so I can't help ya.

[theGrinch]

MS gate is closed, only bypass or limbo. No cages.

Fat Nelly and I got lost on the south side of Trabuco creek came to a section we could not make (trail washed out) was a real workout fun fun fun...

...didn't make it to the Ortaga side but most likely closed as well, will check again tomorrow.



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[pcvance]

Originally Posted by theGrinch

MS gate is closed, only bypass or limbo. No cages.

Fat Nelly and I got lost on the south side of Trabuco creek came to a section we could not make (trail washed out) was a real workout fun fun fun...

...didn't make it to the Ortaga side but most likely closed as well, will check again tomorrow.



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there were NO gates in Death Valleyand the sand dunes were WET! We missed you FF'ers in DV...

[ThumpThis]

Originally Posted by theGrinch

MS gate is closed, only bypass or limbo. No cages.

Fat Nelly and I got lost on the south side of Trabuco creek came to a section we could not make (trail washed out) was a real workout fun fun fun...

...didn't make it to the Ortaga side but most likely closed as well, will check again tomorrow.



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South side trabuco creek? are you talking the area near the road going up to holy jim??? that would be my back yardish, I live up rose canyon rd where the Cantina is.

There are trails there that are fun?? The only thing I know of is a turn off to left 1/3 the way to holy jim that goes straight up towards the peak. doubt it is very navigable right now. Hopefully they open the damn gates tomorrow.

[ThumpThis]

Originally Posted by pcvance

there were NO gates in Death Valleyand the sand dunes were WET! We missed you FF'ers in DV...

I need to buy a trailer.

[mr. thumbs]

Gate is still closed. Are we riding somewhere anyways? If so I'm in.

[Entheogen]

I'll ride with ya Thumbs! Cadillac Loop off Trabuco is fun...wonder if Nelly showing up?!?! Haven't heard from da Grinch but he was riding all week. Micheal is out, he has 5 fuggin bikes, but ONE of them isn't running so he's "out" LOL!
I'll be there at 6:30 pm.