Author Topic: Bear Valley (Read 7599 times)

dirteater · « **on:** May 16, 2007, 05:06:35 AM »

Ok so I am in for Bear Valley this Sunday the 20th. I didn't see a thread about this, so am starting one,

. Posted on MTBR and got a good response from a guy, and also a link, now he does more DH so the trails might look a little intimidating, but in any case:

http://ogrehut.com/trails.php/Sierra-South/BearValley

This is what he said in his post:

Stop at the sport shop at the entrance into Bear Valley on the left. They have a book of trail maps that will be very handy. If Jody is working, he can give you the info on trails to fit your riding style. There are lots of outstanding trails of all ability levels. You just have to locate them.

There are some granite slickrock slabs right in BV to play on.

Some trails I like to ride solo are Upper and Lower Tamarack(SS 'able), Alpine to Bear Valley(SS 'able) Lodgepole via the Slabs (FS and Gears)

We(da TROGS) do a mostly DH ride from Cape Horn to the Spicer Rd bridge once or twice a year. Sometimes as a shuttle or a "loop" from Bear Valley.
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Enjoy

mynameismud · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2007, 07:47:42 AM »

Nice first post. I know there are a couple of folks here that really like Bear Valley.

squiddo · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2007, 07:50:37 AM »

Hey Dirteater........Tahoe has some riding stuff now but I'm still waiting a few more weeks for the final snow to dry. Any idea on the coverage on the Bear Valley ridges?

Delbomber · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2007, 08:58:55 AM »

I just got off the phone witht Bear Valley Adventure Company. There are trails that are open and the weather is in the 70's. There is still snow in some of the tress and some trails are still close and have tress that are down. She has given me a list of the trails that are open and I will see if I can put a decent loop together. The good thing is that "Slick Rock" is open and this is a great trail. She ask to to call back on Friday and she will have more details.

Delbomber.

squiddo · « **Reply #4 on:** May 16, 2007, 12:14:02 PM »

Sounds awesome and enjoy. Another few weeks and it wont even be a question to consider.

dirteater · « **Reply #5 on:** May 16, 2007, 08:24:40 PM »

Pretty excited about the ride, can't wait, keep us posted Delbomber!

Uncle Stinky · « **Reply #6 on:** May 18, 2007, 09:19:58 AM »

Was up at Bear last Sunday 13th A couple of the trails may be open but still lots of snow in the shade and on the better trails. I had great skiing up at the top of the pass though. I will also be up Sunday but doing some rock climbing. Road riding is also good now. What trails did they say were open?

Delbomber · « **Reply #7 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:58:51 AM »

Thanks for the weather update, We are going to postpone Bear valley for a couple of weeks. We may be heading over the Skyline side.

Delbomber

YETITIME · « **Reply #8 on:** May 22, 2007, 12:31:57 PM »

So lets plan a weekend ride for Bear Valley now so everyone can get it on their calendar.....Early June sounds like good weather to me..

Delbomber · « **Reply #9 on:** May 23, 2007, 08:49:31 AM »

Yettime, I will call down there this week and get a update. We are planning to ride there towards the end of June for sure.

Uncle Stinky · « **Reply #10 on:** May 23, 2007, 09:13:22 AM »

The snow is melting fast! and last Sunday the weather was great. I will be up there this weekend and check out the trails. Heading up tomorrow for the day but we are climbing and will not be in the area of the trails.

Delbomber · « **Reply #11 on:** May 23, 2007, 07:26:01 PM »

I called down there today and they said that a good portion of the trails are open, but some still have patches of snow and some still have tress that are down. Only one side of the Apline loop is dry enough to ride. I am guessing in a couple weeks it should be all good.

Uncle Stinky when you go up there this weekend can you let us know what you see.

thanks

Delbomber

Uncle Stinky · « **Reply #12 on:** May 27, 2007, 02:33:13 PM »

Almost all trails are open. Lots of downed tress and bits of snow here and there. Lots of Skeeters. A few of the higher trails and more shaded trails may a snow on them All trails should be open by next weekend but expect lots of dead fall not that many people ride up there and less travled trails get little maintenance. Jeff

YETITIME · « **Reply #13 on:** May 29, 2007, 04:35:28 PM »

Well im ready...book the trip

Delbomber · « **Reply #14 on:** May 29, 2007, 09:00:52 PM »

I will book it, you just make sure that you show up this time. LOL. I am thinking 6/24/07. I am going to start another thread soon.

YETITIME · « **Reply #15 on:** May 30, 2007, 11:10:24 AM »

Ya miss one ride and $%^$#%^

Just book the trip shoebie

Delbomber · « **Reply #16 on:** June 11, 2007, 03:51:08 PM »

The ride is changed to Saturday the 16th. This way all the Dads can still have there day. Bring food and water.

Delbomber

Delbomber · « **Reply #17 on:** June 23, 2007, 08:01:11 PM »

FYI. We are going to Bear Valley tomorrow. We are meeting in Modesto at 7:00am and will park at the Adventure center in Bear Valley. I know some of you are at the Clinic this weekend. Let me know how it went.

Derek

Uncle Stinky · « **Reply #18 on:** June 25, 2007, 06:06:18 PM »

I rode with a bunch from stockton and Modesto on Sunday lots of carnage. but great weather and company. Here is a link to the ride.http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=312373
I ride without a bike computer but it was a nice long ride with lots of climbing and single track. But the bad luck was following us.

Delbomber · « **Reply #19 on:** June 25, 2007, 06:31:21 PM »

Uncle Stinky, I was there and was talking to those guys from Stockton. I had a little light grey Nissan Truck. I am not sure if I saw you or not. Let me know when you are planning to ride there agian.

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