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San Gabriel West ford to Cogswell Dam and beyond
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PostPosted: Sat May 02, 2009 9:53 pm    Post subject: San Gabriel West ford to Cogswell Dam and beyond Reply with quote

Rode bike with a friend on the west ford to Cogswell Dam and beyond to see how far we could go to reach the Red Box Rincon junction.  We went to about 12 mi mark from Hwy 39 so we were about 0.5 to 1 mi from the junction.  
Weather was nearly perfect for a ride.  Saw a bear on the trail and scare the heck out of my buddy.  Did not see a soul after passing the Dam.  Will come back soon to do a 28-mile complete loop.
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PostPosted: Sat May 02, 2009 10:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Were you able to pass the gate at the dam? I didn't want to go past... right at the helipad, if that helps.
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PostPosted: Sun May 03, 2009 8:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Taco,

Just ignore the (No Trespassing) sign on the fence.  The gate is open most of the time; I remembered that the only time it was close on the eve of Sep. 11th of that year.  

As long as you keep hike/ride on the main trail and keep off some private property driveways; will be Okay.
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PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2009 1:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Roger that, thank you sir.
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PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2009 4:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

you're going to hike on private property?! someone who will not be named would not approve!  Razz
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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 9:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Taco,

What is beyond the Dam?  Are you thinking of Devils Canyon?
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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 1:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nah, just wanted to see things, nothing in particular.
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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

According to Christopher Brennan, the lower end of Devil's looks pretty interesting.
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PostPosted: Sat May 09, 2009 12:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Zé wrote:
you're going to hike on private property?! someone who will not be named would not approve!  Razz


hehe!!!  We wouldn't want to start another never ending thread on that subject.   Laughing  Laughing  Laughing

Calico - where abouts did you see the bear?  About how many miles were in when you saw it?  I used to ride my bike back there a lot, but that was only to fly fish.  This was a long time ago when I was only into fishing and photography.

When do you plan on doing the loop?
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PostPosted: Mon May 11, 2009 10:23 am    Post subject: Re: San Gabriel West ford to Cogswell Dam and beyond Reply with quote

calicokid wrote:
see how far we could go to reach the Red Box Rincon junction.  


Rode from Mt Wilson to SR-39 a short while ago via the Rim Trail & Newcomb Pass

Nice ride...

Was Looking at Red Box to SR-39 sometime

Curious as to the location of the bear.... Any memory of where it might be?

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