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Club Supported Dirt Ride - Backbone Trail (MTB)

About this event

This Club Supported Dirt Ride (CSDR) will be an MTB focused ride.

We will meet at the Backbone trail head on Encinal Canyon Road. The short route will head west along the Backbone trail for 10miles to the turn around at Mishe Mokwa trailhead on Yerba Buena Road where there will be a SAG, we will then return the same way. The long route will do a loop east of Encinal Canyon, joining the Backbone trail at Kanan Dume, passing through the start location and joining the short route.

8:00am Group - Long Route (30miles).
8:30am Group - Short Route (20miles).

You do not need to notify the organizers of which group you want to roll with, just turn up to roll with your preferred group.

ROUTE LENGTHS, ELEVATION, ROUTE LINKS
Short Route: 20miles, 2600ft climbing
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51719007

Long Route: 30miles, 4000ft climbing
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51719031

SAG Location(s): Start (for long route), Mishe Mokwa (turnaround point)
Lunch Location: At start/finish

START/END LOCATION
https://goo.gl/maps/pp5fSybZaWxXcgeY9?coh=178572&entry=tt

 


Things To Remember:

  • All riders should be prepared to do minor repairs on the trail (e.g., fix a flat)
  • Due to the challenging nature of most club supported rides, groups will invariably form and split up en route depending on riders levels of fitness, training goals, etc.
  • For your safety, a helmet is mandatory on PAA rides. Pads are optional. This ride is not particularly rocky or exposed compared to many socal MTB areas, but trail hazards still exist.
  • Check the forum and event page before the ride, in case of inclement weather which may result in a change of the route or cancellation of the event.
  • Guests are welcome, but must also RSVP (guest ticket), sign a ride waiver, and make a $20 donation.
  • PAA welcomes E-bike riders on the club supported dirt rides, however not all trails allow e-bike access. It is the responsibility of the rider to determine and comply with any access restrictions that may be in force.

Date and Time

Saturday, July 26, 2025, 7:30 AM until 1:00 PM

Category

Club Supported Dirt Rides

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
This is not a beginner ride. All riders are responsible for riding the route within their skill level and navigation. All should be competent to ride typical trails found in the LA area. All riders should ensure their bikes are in good working order and be capable of fixing flats and making trail repairs as may be required.

The route is not marked, you are responsible for your route finding and fixing you or your bike in the event of an issue. Regroups will cater to the majority of the group, if you have an issue or can't keep the pace of the group then you should anticipate that the group will not wait unduly for you. You do not need to ride with the group if you do not wish to.
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Friday, July 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Number of People Who Will Attend

Guest - Lunch *
$20.00
Guest - No Lunch *
$20.00
* This can be your primary registrant type. Only one primary registrant type is allowed per registration.
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