So....I haven't been up to the San Bernardino mountains since January (when I almost ripped my pinky finger off my right hand on a tree branch), and thought that it was about time to go up and ride there again. I would try some new routes this time around. The way I pick a new route is to look at the area on Google Earth, and follow the route along, noting landmarks and such. Then I memorize that information so that I can use it to guide the way on my ride. I had a pretty nice time, and only took one wrong split for the whole day. But once I realized that I missed my turn, I just kept going, because I knew where I'd end up on that trail too. The weather was pretty warm, and the dirt roads and trails were darn near empty. The only other riders I came across were a couple of guys also riding Husqvarnas. Most all the roads and trails were wide and easy, giving me lots of opportunities to enjoy the scenery. One interesting sight I saw was a fox, or I am assuming that it was a fox. It was just his color....he had a shiny black top coat and a gold belly. He crossed the trail right in front of me. Sadly, there was no way I could have gotten a camera out and caught a shot of him before he disappeared. I was pleased to see that there was still plenty of small creeks running in the mountains, in spite of the terribly dry year we have had so far. I must have crossed at least eight of them, plus two or three ground seeps. It was a pretty leisure day with no mishaps, so I am ready to go back and pick another area to explore as soon as I can.
Stunning country you have over there. Only ever been to florida on holiday and fort ashby WV when I was younger to my aunts place. Would really love to do the west coast ! Looks awesome, no humans !
