[NCLR1]

I wanted to take a trip up to these trails with my son. There is not a lot of info out there for OHV riding off the 74. Has anyone been there and can you give me some info please? I called the Rangers up there and they said there is a sign for OHV and a parking lot that you have to pay 5 bucks in. After that you can see and follow the trails around. They were non-specific on any other details. Just looking for some help.

Thanks

[Jim]

I have been there a couple of times.

I do not have any maps of the trails, but the park is pretty easy to find. There are signs marked on 74 where you need to turn off. I take the 74 from the 15 side.

You can just drop $5.00 in an envelope that they have where you park (kind of an honor system thing).

It's okay for an afternoon of riding.

If you come across a map of the trails, would you please post it? I did not venture out very far, as I was by myself, without a GPS. I don't even know if it's possible to get lost out there, but if it is, I would find a way to do it. FYI, someone previously posted a google earth type view of the trails on this site if that would help you.

[Beast Rider]

If you have to drive any distance to get there it's not worth it. It's about 15 mins. off the hwy.(one lane road, do not need 4 wheel drive) There is a large flat area for staging and a small circle track for the young ones. The rest is unmaintained trails through scrub brush, some sandy-some rutted. If you drive about 100 yards past the staging area there is a beautiful camp ground with big oak trees and a rest room. One good thing, it is never crowded. It's been 2 years since we've been, I did read something awhile ago about trying to maintain the trails.

Rating 1-10 I give it a 2 for riding and an 8 for camping

[Jim]

I agree with you Beast Rider. I am very close, so for me it is worth the drive. If I really want to get a lot of really good riding in, I go elsewhere, which is typically the case.

[NCLR1]

Thanks for the info. I am in Temecula so I will give it a shot.

[Jim]

I am in Temecula too. It's a shame with all the terain heading towards North San Diego County that we don't have some legal trails to ride between Temecula and Escondido or Julian and Anza.

[NCLR1]

Second that.

You going out this weekend? I am taking the family to Ocotillo tonight. We'll be down off Pole Line.

[Jim]

I am down for the next couple of weeks. Our house is being painted. I let the contractor store all his stuff in our garage (blocking my bike) and he now decides he is not going to finish the job for a while. Also, I am doing some modifications to my bike, but I can barely squeeze in to the garage to work on it.

I usually go to Johnson Valley, but if you are going out to Ocotillo in the next few weeks PM me. I could use some new scenery.

Jim

[Asmith]

I am down for the next couple of weeks. Our house is being painted. I let the contractor store all his stuff in our garage (blocking my bike) and he now decides he is not going to finish the job for a while.

Who is the painting contractor and what brand of spray equipment does he use??

I'll tell you if he's any good...

[AgetroHD]

Let me know when you guys are going out on a ride i live in Murrieta and have yet to go to Wildomar.

[Jim]

I should not have used the term contractor. I really meant unemployed loser brother-in-law who claims to be a jack of all trades and calls himself a contractor. He is using Dunn-Edwards paint. He uses a couple of different sprayers - not sure why. He is unlicensed and seems to be drunk half the time. But my wife owes me for life for this good deed.

[NCLR1]

Sure, I will let you know when we head to Wildomar.

I just got back from Ocotillo, we got blown out early this afternoon. Oh well. Yesterday was really nice.

[NCLR1]

Anyone that is interested, I am planning on riding Wildomar this Saturday... only if the weather holds up. If it is raining here then we are going up to Stoddard.

[Jim]

NCLR1,

I can't make it Saturday as I my wife has me installing window blinds all day. I was planning on going in the morning Sunday, before the Superbowl for a couple of hours just to shake the cobb webs off of the bike. Just thought I would let you know in case your Saturday plans fall through.

Jim

[NCLR1]

Jim,

That's cool. We will see what happens. Not sure if I will be in condition to ride, (UFC Saturday night=lots of beer and chest pounding) so have fun and I will let you know if I change to Sunday morning.