Cleveland National Forest Report

[Pointman0853]

Yes, well my first ride on the new-to-me 450 MXC went well enough until I realized my clutch was not working after riding about 9 miles. Back to the Rancho for a quick bleed, and we're good to go!

Great weaqther and excellent conditions. Can't say the same about my beat to shit Dunlop tires. Must call Blaine at SW Moto on Monday for fresh rubber before Tanksgiving weekend up in Gardnerville.

I also ran into my neighbor, Mark on his 950S, and met up with Robert on his KX-250, now 300.

You other FF's missed a great ride..... and the Heff's at Hells Kitchen!



Pointman

[JeffS77]

well hopefully the wind keeps the fire clear away from around there or we will all have to wait another year or two =(

[Pointman0853]

Here is the latest on openings and fires.

Headed up to Santiago Peak yesterday. I checked in with USFS Dispatch and was told there would be smoke visable from a back fire over in Yorba Linda. that is now called the 'complex' fire and jumped the 91 Freeway. It was closed both directions yesterday afternoon.

so far, Bedford, and Skyline are stil open, but not sure for how long. Maple Springs (Silverado) is still closed for remediation and clean up of toxic mine tailings. No. Main Divide is open all the way over to Skyline...so far

Pointman

[shleppy]

Originally Posted by corybaby

Shleppy
Can you enlighten us on Bedford trail?
i see it on google and its about halfway between santiago peak and blackstar road(skyline)...no where near people are desribing it: i rode main divide to bedford. it was like the 91 fwy then down to a housing tract near foothill:
there are many trails up there that im sure are closed to motorized, when you get some time......pleeeze?
And eagle trail, is it part of main divide thats open now, it must be if mains open all the way to skyline...
thanks in advance
and thanks for the info on santiago trail, saved me a trip up modjeska grade
cby

Sorry for the lag.. I was in Death Valley for 4 days playing in the dirt

Bedford Rd - Fire road starts on the east side of the Santa Anas just south of where Weirick Rd crosses the 15 fwy. You access this fire road by exiting at Weirick and then heading south on Knabe Rd (which parallels the 15 on the west side of the 15 fwy). Look for some This fire road should be open to dual sport bikes. This fire road climbs up the east side of the santa anas and intersects with the main divide about a mile north of where maple springs, harding truck trail trail and the main divide meet.

Here's a map that shows all the trails on the north 1/2 of the Santa Anas. All the trails in this map with the exception of maple spring should be open unless they have decided to close things again due to fire danger.



If anyone is curious what the terrain looks like you can check out some of pics in the ride reports below..

Linkola Uno
Linkorino dos
Linkorama Tres

[notmybikemodelname]

Originally Posted by shleppy

If anyone is curious what the terrain looks like you can check out some of pics in the ride reports below..

Linkola Uno
Linkorino dos
Linkorama Tres

You can also check out these two vids filmed on SB

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpLbEOh2gOw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVKVqmF095I

[corybaby]

i rode up about a mile from the gate, paved for a bit then turns to glorious trail!!
sweet,
see yall up there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks alot to shleppy for all the trail pics, maps and infos

[shleppy]

Originally Posted by corybaby

i rode up about a mile from the gate, paved for a bit then turns to glorious trail!!
sweet,
see yall up there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks alot to shleppy for all the trail pics, maps and infos

So the gate was open? That is awesome. According the Cleveland National forest website they said they were going to try to open maple Springs on Nov 22nd, but I am shocked that they actually hit that date.

[punkenduro]

ill probally be riding north main on tues (25th). anyone available to ride that day?

[luv2race]

SWEEEET

It's about time, now we have to take care of it and keep it open

Originally Posted by shleppy

So the gate was open? That is awesome. According the Cleveland National forest website they said they were going to try to open maple Springs on Nov 22nd, but I am shocked that they actually hit that date.

[punkenduro]

north main was closed, fuckers. should have gone to palomar after all, oh well.

[watchthatcactus]

The roads will remain closed to motor vehicles due the rain forcast. The areas are still very fragile due to the fires. They hope to open within 48hrs after the rain.

[Pointman0853]

Dear Volunteers,

In anticipation of the rains that are predicted beginning this evening,
Maple Springs,
North Main Divide Road,
Bedford and
Indian Truck Trails
are being closed to motorized traffic and the gates are being locked today.

Foot, horse and bicycle traffic is OK.

Wildomar will remain open until the rains begin.

It takes quite a few staff to assure there are no visitors on the forest before locking the gates and staffing will be
low over the Thanksgiving holiday. The Acting District Ranger checked several forecasts and all predict rain.

Prevention and law enforcement will be at full staffing over the weekend.

We wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

We are very thankful of all you do for the Trabuco Ranger District.

Debra
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Debra Clarke - Wilderness / Trails Manager
District Volunteer Coordinator
Cleveland NF, Trabuco Ranger District
1147 East Sixth Street
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-1811 x 3227
(951) 736-3002 fax
email: drclarke@fs.fed.us

[shleppy]

Hey Pointman.. do you know when the next volunteer training is scheduled? I'm hoping I didn't miss it.

[starchaser]

Definitely let know about the next class Point.

I was hoping to ride the mountain sometime this weekend. Have yet to ride the mountain since it closed.

[watchthatcactus]

OHV Training

The next session of the OHV Host Orientation training (consisting of 3 sessions) will be offered beginning in early winter. This is held in conjunction with San Bernadino National Forest.
Additionally, Annual Volunteer Training is scheduled for Saturday, January 31. It will be held at the Community College at Jamboree and Chapman. Annual Training is mandatory.

Contact
Debra Clarke - Wilderness / Trails Manager District Volunteer Coordinator Cleveland NF, Trabuco Ranger District
1147 East Sixth Street
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-1811 x 3227
(951) 736-3002 fax
email: drclarke@fs.fed.us
Debra Clarke of the Forest Servise