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Out'n about... just not Climbing => Biking => Henry Coe State Park => Topic started by: Skyline35 on November 24, 2014, 10:32:17 PM

Title: Henry Coe State Park November 23, 2014
Post by: Skyline35 on November 24, 2014, 10:32:17 PM

Ad hoc trail work day on one of my Adopt-A-Trails, White Tank/Rose Dam (brushing).

No "pre" photos but trust me the shin shredding aspect of this bit of trail has been alleviated!

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7517/15686217028_20326b4ddd_o.jpg)



It's steep and ends with a sharp <a href=";

">Dead Man's Curve[/url] left:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7525/15871743021_58361862da_o.jpg)



Due to the formerly narrow track, it was becoming a slot car track:

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8562/15873093212_1eccd56ba3_o.jpg)

I also whacked some nearby Poison Oak. This is the time of year to deal with P.O. Phoneline is on my to-do list.



Cool, clear day and the traction was great from a little rain the day before—fun riding! Wildlife sightings: not much, few newts and a half-dozen cows:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7564/15686401110_b800aaca93_o.jpg)



People sighting... pre-ride, Mark H (track (http://app.strava.com/activities/222580940)) and Jim O/yerba. Climbing Lyman Willson I found Eric S clearing leaves, twigs, and the like out of the drains. While chatting, Ken fka Orange Voodoo Guy stopped by. Out on Rose Dam, Jeff/TahoeBC rode by with Josh (track (http://www.strava.com/activities/222574049)) and Troy(?). The parking lot was pretty full, great to see so many out there.



I like this (former) tree. That is all.   

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7559/15254069643_ea4c5e25c2_o.jpg)



A silhouette of an Oak tree with a sunset background means what?   

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8643/15847910486_a9fc6d275a_o.jpg)

Answer: it means I was up on a ridge at sun down and a night ride descent is to follow. Yay!


Start at Hunting Hollow 9:12am » Hunting Hollow Road » Lyman Willson Ridge Trail » Bowl Trail » Willson Camp » Wagon Road » Fish & Game Trail » Coit Road » Willow Ridge Road » White Tank Spring Road » White Tank Spring Trail » Rose Dam Trail » Ad hoc trailwork on Rose Dam Trail. Rose Dam Trail » White Tank Spring Trail » White Tank Spring Road » Willow Ridge Road » Crest Road » Wagon Road » Wasno Road » Jackson Road » Jackson Trail » Anza Trail » Coit Road » Coyote Creek gate » Gilroy Hot Springs Road » Hunting Hollow parking 5:52pm (Sunset 4:52 pm).


Gilroy:

(http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/wxStationGraphAll?day=23&year=2014&month=11&ID=MC4787&type=3&width=800&showtemp=1&showpressure=0&showwind=1&showwinddir=0&showrain=0)


Cordoza Ridge:

(http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/wxStationGraphAll?day=23&year=2014&month=11&ID=MTT119&type=3&width=800&showsolarradiation=0&showtemp=1&showpressure=0&showwind=1&showwinddir=0&showrain=0)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8649/15873737795_8c8df05694_o.jpg)

Title: Re: Henry Coe State Park November 23, 2014
Post by: mynameismud on November 25, 2014, 05:51:31 AM

wow, excellent set of shots.  Good Times!

Title: Re: Henry Coe State Park November 23, 2014
Post by: clink on November 25, 2014, 06:10:08 AM

Wow. the light on those trees is cool.

Title: Re: Henry Coe State Park November 23, 2014
Post by: mudworm on November 25, 2014, 09:53:27 AM

I like your photo report. That is all.  :D