Bommer Canyon Open Access 2/17/18

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  1. littlewave

    littlewave Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Newport Beach
    Name:
    Brett
    Current Bike:
    GG Smash (Alu)
    Ride Name: Bommer Canyon Open Access 2/17/18
    When: February 17, 2018
    Time: 8am - 2pm
    Where: Bommer Canyon, Irvine, CA
    Ride Description or Details:
    http://www.imtbtrails.com/forum/threads/bommer-canyon-open-access-2-20-16.3948/#post-43830

    https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2018/02/17/wilderness-access-day-bommer-canyon-54/

    http://www.imtbtrails.com/forum/threads/irvine-ranch-open-access-day.1173/#post-3152

    ~~~~~ Optional Details ~~~~~
    Meet Location:
    You can access these trails multiple ways. My preference is to park at Quail Hill, but you can park on Ridge Park, at Bommer Canyon, Willow, or anywhere else you'd park to access Laguna Coast or El Moro.
    Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced, Storm Trooper, Suicidal
    Ride Pace: Social Cruise, Easy with Moments of Effort, Moderate Pace
    Type of Ride: Out and Back, Loop, Point A to B, Point A to B Shuttle, Shuttle, Lolipop
    Rider Limit:
    Anticipated Mileage:
    15ish
    Elevation Gain: 2500ish
    Ride Duration: 3 hoursish
    Previous Ride Reports: http://www.imtbtrails.com/forum/threads/irvine-ranch-conservancy-open-access-day.1192/#post-3196
    Possible Bail-Outs:
    Facilities:
    Food/water suggestions:
    Option to Upload:
     
  2. Rumpled

    Rumpled Well-Known Member

    Location:
    OC
    Name:
    Jim Martin
    Current Bike:
    2018 Specialized Epic Carbon C
    I've signed up and will try to get a ride in. I'm not such a fan of the interior trails, but might give one a go again.
    For those who've done this before, if you start from a site other than Bommer itself; what do you do about the required pass and waiver?
    You'd probably have to ride a trail without a pass.
     
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  3. littlewave

    littlewave Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Newport Beach
    Name:
    Brett
    Current Bike:
    GG Smash (Alu)
    "Registration is not required for this event, though it is shown on the website....

    Bommer Canyon Wilderness Access Day Participation policies:

    • Dogs are not permitted in the Irvine Open Space Preserve.
    • Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
    • All mountain bicyclists must wear a helmet at all times while on Irvine Open Space trails.
    • You may choose to enter the trail system from other surrounding locations, Quail Hill, Laguna Coast, El Moro, but you must be off of the Irvine “scheduled program only” trails by 2 pm.
    • Gates will be closed and you will be subject to citation if you are found to be on the Irvine “scheduled program only” trails before 8 am or after 2 pm.
    • Failure to remove your vehicle from the Cattle Camp by 2 pm will subject you to citation.
    • The availability for self-guided trail access is limited to the date and hours of this event only.
    • Parking, updated maps and information will be available at the Cattle Camp in Bommer Canyon during open hours."

    Nothing about passes or waivers, you're good to go, just come ride and have fun!

    If you don't want the challenge of Rabbit Run, Fox Run, or Cattle Crest, Ridge Route is mellow and a rip of a good time!
     
  4. littlewave

    littlewave Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Newport Beach
    Name:
    Brett
    Current Bike:
    GG Smash (Alu)
    Anyone interested?
     
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  5. Jeradrox

    Jeradrox Newbie

    Location:
    Corona
    Name:
    Jerad Scott Linzey
    Current Bike:
    Specialized Endo Comp 650b
    I am, fairly new to riding.
     
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  6. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
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  7. littlewave

    littlewave Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Newport Beach
    Name:
    Brett
    Current Bike:
    GG Smash (Alu)
    @Jeradrox how new? What trails have you been riding?

    Three of the descents in Bommer are intermediate to advanced but as always you can temper it by walking. Mileage will be around 15 with 2500ish elevation. Plan on 3 hours. If that interests you let me know. Not sure what time but morning most likely.
     
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  8. NewEnglander

    NewEnglander Member

    Location:
    San Pedro (but really from MA)
    Name:
    Mike
    Current Bike:
    Cannondale Scalpel
    Definitely interested. Never ridin those trails. Can you do a 8:30 or 9 am start. I’m coming down from San Pedro and have to wait for my buddy to get to me from Manhatten Beach. Meet st Quail Hill?
    Feel free to call or text to firm things up: 413-441-6896
     
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  9. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Hey @Jeradrox !
    Welcome to imtbtrails Brothah!
    These are some pretty amazing dudes here. No matter what ride you join in on, someone will take care of you. Just make sure you are not in over your head too much. :whistling::)

    @littlewave , thanks so much for taking the reins on helping our new brother out. You're the best! :thumbsup:

    Again, Welcome Jerod!
    Mikie of Frazier Park
     
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  10. littlewave

    littlewave Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Newport Beach
    Name:
    Brett
    Current Bike:
    GG Smash (Alu)
    @NewEnglander yeah let me get back to you on time, later usually works better for me.

    @Mikie no problem. Come down and join!
     
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  11. littlewave

    littlewave Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Newport Beach
    Name:
    Brett
    Current Bike:
    GG Smash (Alu)
  12. littlewave

    littlewave Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Newport Beach
    Name:
    Brett
    Current Bike:
    GG Smash (Alu)
    Bueller?
     
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