new way down blackstar

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  1. konakc

    konakc iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    kc
    Two monkeys. Don't know if its legal or not. So at your own risk.
    Ok, so you climb up to the doppler ball, pass it and then look for an opening on your right.
    skinny single track.. stay right for easier, left for steeper. Loose, not too technical. Some steep sections but can see it before you come to it..
    Absolutely beautiful scenery.
    back to fire road and re connect with that other single track that puts you out at the waterfall turnoff...

    I don't think I will ever go down regular blackstar fire road again.
    Enjoy!!
     
  2. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    You can tell who hasn't been reading the Black Star ride reports the last few months... :Roflmao
     
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  3. sir crashalot

    sir crashalot iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    laguna beach
    Name:
    gary fishman
    Current Bike:
    2018 banshee rune
    i found out about this now heading into too-hot-to-ride-blackstar season?
     
  4. Ebruner

    Ebruner Well-Known Member

    Name:
    Erik Bruner
    Current Bike:
    22' Nomad, 22' Trance x 29
    yeesh, better this one gets notoriety through word of mouth and obscurity. It is not a trail that is built for significant traffic (yet) and needs some rain before the masses flood to it. Also, best to keep anything questionably official in a national forest close to the vest.
     
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  5. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    0400 start time negates heat worries. Just sayin' :whistling:
     
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  6. konakc

    konakc iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    kc
    close to the vest yes but on the other hand...the reason I put it out there is this: I've been riding blackstar for over 15 years, and it kills me that I rode down regular fire road.. all this time.. Faust could have at least given us a ride report...shss...
    I don't think we get that much traffic here.. hate to think others on this site is missing out on good downhill for no reason...
     
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  7. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower

    He would have to ride it first. :facepalm:

    It has appeared in some ride reports....I know i have included it. I know a few others rode it after I posted.

    The reason why most won't ride it.....it requires you to climb to the Ball, then climb more after it.

    I rode it the morning after a rainy night.....it was grand. I rode it while it was dry and loose....sketchy.
     
  8. konakc

    konakc iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    kc
    jason hope you're doing well. will see on the trails soon..
     
  9. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    It’s not a new trail, though… It’s an old trail making a comeback.

    Calvin pointed it out to us on a night ride years ago as one of his old favorites.


    Edit: I’d have to drive down for it now… :thumbsdown: If I drive down, it’ll be for Motorway or Joplin. :thumbsup:
     
  10. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Whaddya mean OR??? Are you getting lazy?
     
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  11. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Hmmm... :oops:
     
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  12. Rumpled

    Rumpled Well-Known Member

    Location:
    OC
    Name:
    Jim Martin
    Current Bike:
    2018 Specialized Epic Carbon C
    Drive down it?
    Did I miss you breaking something?
    I'll drive down it, but give me some time.
    My new truck doesn't even have its' first door ding - give me some time to volunteer for mountain pinstriping.
     
  13. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Ha ha! Drive down for it… It’s not local anymore. I’m in southern Canada.
     
  14. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    0400 start time negates a lot of things!
     
  15. Sidewalk

    Sidewalk iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    The road is where I call home
    Name:
    Josh
    Current Bike:
    N+1
    I prefer a 4 PM start time and deal with the heat. Fvck mornings :Roflmao
     
  16. H2oChick

    H2oChick Well-Known Member

    Name:
    K-Oss
    Two Monkeys?? Who comes up with these names?
    Need to get out and try it - although Booby Trap is riding pretty nice these days.
     
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