Clear Creek 1/12/2012

goldentaco · 01-07-2013, 12:54 PM

Anyone want to ride through Clear Creek Saturday?

Planning breakfast in Tres pinos around 8:30 or 9. Ride through Clear Creek with an out and back on the county roads then out through New Idria, out to I5 on Panoche Rd./Jackass Grade. Lunch there or snack then hit the Junction for late Lunch around 2 or 3pm.

With a week of no rain it shouldn't be messy and is big bike friendly.

Teaser pics from the not so distant past.

Main road near the top looking at Idria Peak

Mmmm brown ice...

J

ramjet · 01-07-2013, 05:30 PM

You riding out from Oakland? What time?

goldentaco · 01-07-2013, 08:55 PM

From San Leandro actually.

Leaving 238/880 area at 7am gets me to Flapjacks by 8:30am.

J

mongox · 01-08-2013, 06:10 AM

Thats my Bday, a chance I may show up, keep posted please.

goldentaco · 01-08-2013, 10:09 AM

Local News is calling for possible snow down to 1000ft on Thursday. We'll be up over 4000 ft through Clear Creek so may run into some snow. It may be gone by Sat but may need to turn back. Going into New Idria is more shaded than the West side is steep twisty and rutted. With snow could be gnarly.

I'm still planning to go and make the best of it.

J

mongox · 01-08-2013, 11:26 AM

I've ridden it in 2+ feet of snow. It can get wild.

ramjet · 01-08-2013, 02:29 PM

Snow and mud. Should be fun. Happy Burp Day, Monogox. I'll bring some candles for your Birthday pancake.

pcvance · 01-08-2013, 05:51 PM

here's what it looked like on New Year's day...

conditions were near perfect

choclate cake with white frosting...

plenty of snow and ice, have a good ride.

dman · 01-08-2013, 07:07 PM

I rode partway up Tassajara Road today, southeast of Carmel Valley, which is probably similar conditions to Clear Creek. There was snow starting around 4000 feet. It was packed in places and icy on the north facing shady sections ... my DR650 with D606 tires took at least one nap. Not much mud; either frozen or drying fast.

-dman

ramjet · 01-11-2013, 02:57 PM

Can't make it tomorrow, GoldenTaco. Post some pics if you go, ride safe.

goldentaco · 01-11-2013, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramjet

Can't make it tomorrow, GoldenTaco. Post some pics if you go, ride safe.

No worries. You will be warmer than me for sure.

I'll try to get some pics. Sometimes I'm having too much fun to stop and smell the manzanita.

i've been fighting off a cold cough all week. I'm going to leave by 8 so I won't completely freeze and stop for breakfast at Flapjacks by 9:30.

Mongox are you still planning to go?

J

goldentaco · 01-13-2013, 06:58 PM

I had been on the fence about the timing of this excursion what with fighting off a cold for the last week, and the recent cold and wet weather.

I hit the road at about 8:30am bundled up like Ralphie's lil brother Randy from a Christmas story. I was not going to be cold. Temps were high 30's to low 40s all day. I stopped at Flapjacks for breakfast and a little warmth.

I was being careful on the North facing turns especially the shaded ones. Then I hit ice. Just a little squiggle mid turn going about 40mph. Bike recovered, but my nerves didn't for some time. Many of the turns I could see the roadsurface covered in ice crystals.

Coalinga Rd was fine and dry except on the North facing turns where there was ice and at times snow. I was concerned about the tight sections right before the Laguna Mtn. camp turnoff but they were fine and the snow I did hit was only a few meters in length.

Coalinga Rd.

Clear Creek was muddy most of the way until you climb up from the creek towards Idria Peak. Quite a few oh Sh*^ moments but no mishaps. I didn't stop to take many pictures of the obstacles due to the slop and needing momentum but the following are some I did manage to take both in Clear Creek and the surrounding area.

In memorium

Entrance

Looking West from Aurora Cutoff/R1 Ridge

I was planning to go exploring once in Clear Creek but the mud was tricky enough to just get through I decided not to. I did want to take Aurora Cutoff down to R11 proceeding down through New Idria. I though it would be less snow covered...it wasn't. It was a fun slide down through the mud and snow.

View from Aurora Cutoff

Riding out New Idria Rd. Lots of green as far as the eye can see

I usually do this ride many times throughout the year, I think I'll wait for it to dry out first.

J

666 · 01-13-2013, 07:09 PM

next weekend should be warmer down there.

wrk2surf · 01-13-2013, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldentaco

From San Leandro actually.

Leaving 238/880 area at 7am gets me to Flapjacks by 8:30am.

J

No photos of new idra? hear that all the buildings are gone.. I may be persueded to take a spin through there soon!

pcvance · 01-13-2013, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrk2surf

No photos of new idra? hear that all the buildings are gone.. I may be persueded to take a spin through there soon!

the mine buildings are still there...I did'nt take pics of the buildings either.

the riding was great !

01-07-2013, 12:54 PM	#1
goldentaco ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: Oakland Bishes! Oddometer: 96	Clear Creek 1/12/2012 Anyone want to ride through Clear Creek Saturday? Planning breakfast in Tres pinos around 8:30 or 9. Ride through Clear Creek with an out and back on the county roads then out through New Idria, out to I5 on Panoche Rd./Jackass Grade. Lunch there or snack then hit the Junction for late Lunch around 2 or 3pm. With a week of no rain it shouldn't be messy and is big bike friendly. Teaser pics from the not so distant past. Main road near the top looking at Idria Peak Mmmm brown ice... J __________________ 1997 F650 Funduro White

01-07-2013, 05:30 PM	#2
ramjet Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2004 Location: 2096 Oddometer: 1,671	You riding out from Oakland? What time? __________________ Qui Desiderant Pacem Preparate Bellum

01-07-2013, 08:55 PM	#3
goldentaco ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: Oakland Bishes! Oddometer: 96	From San Leandro actually. Leaving 238/880 area at 7am gets me to Flapjacks by 8:30am. J __________________ 1997 F650 Funduro White

01-08-2013, 06:10 AM	#4
mongox ARRRRGH!!! Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Gilroy,ca Oddometer: 2,350	Thats my Bday, a chance I may show up, keep posted please. __________________ "First, God made idiots" Mark Twain "Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music" unknown

01-08-2013, 10:09 AM	#5
goldentaco ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: Oakland Bishes! Oddometer: 96	Local News is calling for possible snow down to 1000ft on Thursday. We'll be up over 4000 ft through Clear Creek so may run into some snow. It may be gone by Sat but may need to turn back. Going into New Idria is more shaded than the West side is steep twisty and rutted. With snow could be gnarly. I'm still planning to go and make the best of it. J __________________ 1997 F650 Funduro White

01-08-2013, 11:26 AM	#6
mongox ARRRRGH!!! Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Gilroy,ca Oddometer: 2,350	I've ridden it in 2+ feet of snow. It can get wild. __________________ "First, God made idiots" Mark Twain "Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music" unknown

01-08-2013, 02:29 PM	#7
ramjet Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2004 Location: 2096 Oddometer: 1,671	Snow and mud. Should be fun. Happy Burp Day, Monogox. I'll bring some candles for your Birthday pancake. __________________ Qui Desiderant Pacem Preparate Bellum

01-08-2013, 05:51 PM	#8
pcvance "Riders" Sequoia Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Sequoia Country Oddometer: 2,085	here's what it looked like on New Year's day... conditions were near perfect choclate cake with white frosting... plenty of snow and ice, have a good ride. __________________ KTM 640-E / KTM 525 EXC CENTRAL VALLEY DUAL SPORT RIDES / RIDERS Sequoia-So Cal / STEWARDS OF THE SEQUOIA

01-08-2013, 07:07 PM	#9
dman Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Oddometer: 426	I rode partway up Tassajara Road today, southeast of Carmel Valley, which is probably similar conditions to Clear Creek. There was snow starting around 4000 feet. It was packed in places and icy on the north facing shady sections ... my DR650 with D606 tires took at least one nap. Not much mud; either frozen or drying fast. -dman

01-11-2013, 02:57 PM	#10
ramjet Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2004 Location: 2096 Oddometer: 1,671	Can't make it tomorrow, GoldenTaco. Post some pics if you go, ride safe. __________________ Qui Desiderant Pacem Preparate Bellum

01-13-2013, 06:58 PM	#12
goldentaco ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: Oakland Bishes! Oddometer: 96	I had been on the fence about the timing of this excursion what with fighting off a cold for the last week, and the recent cold and wet weather. I hit the road at about 8:30am bundled up like Ralphie's lil brother Randy from a Christmas story. I was not going to be cold. Temps were high 30's to low 40s all day. I stopped at Flapjacks for breakfast and a little warmth. I was being careful on the North facing turns especially the shaded ones. Then I hit ice. Just a little squiggle mid turn going about 40mph. Bike recovered, but my nerves didn't for some time. Many of the turns I could see the roadsurface covered in ice crystals. Coalinga Rd was fine and dry except on the North facing turns where there was ice and at times snow. I was concerned about the tight sections right before the Laguna Mtn. camp turnoff but they were fine and the snow I did hit was only a few meters in length. Coalinga Rd. Clear Creek was muddy most of the way until you climb up from the creek towards Idria Peak. Quite a few oh Sh*^ moments but no mishaps. I didn't stop to take many pictures of the obstacles due to the slop and needing momentum but the following are some I did manage to take both in Clear Creek and the surrounding area. In memorium Entrance Looking West from Aurora Cutoff/R1 Ridge I was planning to go exploring once in Clear Creek but the mud was tricky enough to just get through I decided not to. I did want to take Aurora Cutoff down to R11 proceeding down through New Idria. I though it would be less snow covered...it wasn't. It was a fun slide down through the mud and snow. View from Aurora Cutoff Riding out New Idria Rd. Lots of green as far as the eye can see I usually do this ride many times throughout the year, I think I'll wait for it to dry out first. J __________________ 1997 F650 Funduro White

01-13-2013, 07:09 PM	#13
666 Agnostic and Orange Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Castro Valley, CA Oddometer: 1,230	next weekend should be warmer down there. __________________ 2006 KTM 950 ADV 2004 KTM 450EXC Moab Ride Report http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=629423 Dusy Ershim Ride Report http://www.southbayriders.com/forums...ad.php?t=99109

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