The Jims, CNF, 7/16

Ride Name: The Jims, CNF, 7/16 Sunday
When: 7/16/17
Time: 6:30
Where: Holy Jim parking lot
Ride Description or Details:
The classic Holy Jim singletrack climb to Main Divide Rd (4.5 mi), followed by a couple miles of dusty forest road to the fabulous Riverside Co. overlook atop Upper Holy Jim (sometimes phone service).

Descend short and challenging UHJ to a quick Main Divide connector back to Holy Jim. Descend Holy Jim back to HJ parking if you parked there; continue on to the Wash if you parked there.

UHJ is has chunky drops, rocks, ruts and switchbacks to negotiate. There is some potential for injury, so for this reason it's not a beginner ride. Assessing difficulty ahead and dismounting/tripodding are de rigeuer skills. Riding all the way down UHJ is possible except for ducking under the fallen tree – the difficulty (not extreme) is consistent through several sections. The last switchback is somewhat intimidating, and is typically the trickiest part of the trail. UHJ can be avoided by reversing Main Divide back to Holy Jim, but you'd be robbed of the spectacular position and views off UHJ.
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Meet Location: Most people park at "the Wash" – an open dirt area next to the bridge where Trabuco Creek Rd (dirt) splits off Trabuco Canyon Rd (paved). This area currently looks like a construction yard with heavy equipment, etc., but still room to park there. A white sign for Trabuco Flyers RC airport confirms this location. A 35-minute/4.5 mi pedal up Trabuco Creek Rd puts one at the Holy Jim parking lot (last chance bathroom). That is the location we'll start pedaling from at 6:30
Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Ride Pace: Social Cruise, Easy with Moments of Effort
Type of Ride: Out and Back, Lolipop
Rider Limit: Wynona had a big brown beaver
Anticipated Mileage: 13 or 22, depending where you park
Elevation Gain: 3900 from the Wash (the 22-mi version)
Ride Duration: ~4 hrs
Previous Ride Reports: Teaser: http://www.ousleycreative.com/misc/PassionLives1.m4v
Possible Bail-Outs: Reverse anywhere. Skipping Upper HJ is possible.
Facilities: A few porta-johns on the way up Trabuco Creek Rd. Generally no cel signal a mile past the Wash. Sometimes cel signal at top of UHJ.
Food/water suggestions: Bring plenty; no water resupply.
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Yes, 7/16 is Sunday

 

Thanks for posting @mike, miss riding that stuff. All I can do is read about right now..... though I hope/plan to be in Montana Sunday riding some trails on an assisted conveyance of the equine type (not ready for the E-Bike quite yet). Maybe see some wildlife up there too...

 

These trails aren't the same in your absence, Dave. We are looking forward to your return to spokes! Meanwhile...good on you for getting some dirt! And thx for the Primus!!!!!!!

 

@mike, are you driving up the dirt road (Trabuco Creek Rd) or riding up it?

 

Pretty sure this is Mike

 

What??? If I am gonna drive that far to ride, I don't wanna be driving on any dirt that I could be riding on.

 

He lives up there?

 

I'm in!

Funny that there's some primus posted..

https://m.pinkbike.com/video/388443/

 

Sounds awesome! I will plan on parking in the parking lot, do I need any permits or passes that I can't obtain there to park in lot? Been a minute since I did 13mil.
I'll be in a silver lowered ram 1500, riding a white and black Intense tracer.
Looking towards to meeting you guys and seeing new stuff!

 

@SnakeCharmer, I will be driving in to the HJ parking area, despite rumors that I live under a tree.
@Cornholio: Excellent!!!!!!
@Toxicmoto713: Excellent, again!!!!! You can risk the white "ticket" asking you to mail in five bucks if you don't have a NatFo Adventure Pass (or National Parks Pass, Golden Eagle, etc.). I've never gotten one there, and I've tossed out a dozen of those notices starting 15+ years ago.

We'll be in Gray Corolla/black FS 29er/white Bronson.

 

Hmmmmm

 

I'm in, one way or another.

 

I San Diego this weekend. Enjoy!

 

If my poison oak covered knee is a little better (Thanks MTT...), I'd like to join for part. I'll either go up and over the peak... Or maybe head to Trabuco when we reach MD to make up for the missed Trabuco descent a couple weeks ago.

This has been about my worst month ever for riding related issues... I'm ready for August.

 

What he said

 

MTT P.O. strikes again!

I think that I am finally gaining some immunity to P.O. because we all rubbed through it dropping down MTT, me rubbing through it going up also. I have no rash (so far/fingers crossed).

 

Got another dawn patrol ride with my wife tomorrow. She wants to tackle Maple/Motorway.

 

So then that leaves you open for Sunday morning?

 

This is my first since I had poison ivy close to 40 years ago! And it sucks.

 

And the PO at MTT is everywhere during a dry year..:.i haven't seen it this year, but can just imagine how bad it is.

 

Ooohhh... She's going for the big one. What time you guys going?

 

Actually it isn't as bad as it has been in years past. Where it is growing though, it is sticking way out into the trail and you are basically doomed because even if you don't rub on it, you'll likely rub on some neighboring bush that has the oils spread to it from some other passer by who rubbed on the P.O. there.

 

Yes, yes it does. I misread the description....I thought it was Saturday.

I gotta admit, my last 2 trips up HJ haven't been that great.

 

Gotta use this stuff on the affected areas. It really does help.

Dries out the rash and reduces the itching.

 

My wife bought a 2 pack. And she hasn't come within 10 feet of me since Sunday.

 

Treat the affected areas at least twice a day.

ALSO, take a non-drowsy antihistimine. Helps reduce the symptoms, too.

 

Hey, I was going to mention but failed (thx, @Faust29)... Anyone is more than welcome to tag up with us for any part of the ride. It's a good excuse to put some names to faces and expand the network, nawtameen?

There is really no bad option from top of HJ...maybe some dues on Main Divide, but any way down is fun, as is reversing anytime. J, I can dig the mindspace, but I think you can break the hex

Forecast is calling for clouds, which will make a big difference in the comfort factor. Anyway, we'll be done before it gets toasty.

 

Yea, ya like how I glassed past the Montana thing? Damn your eyes, Dave!!! (Have a great time!)

Gary, you must be working : ( Been too long!