Mountain Biking - trails in LA?

So last year my car died. I ended up getting a piece of junk bike to get to work. I peddled my butt off but you know what, I got into really great shape! Now, I have a new car but I'm hooked on riding. A friend of mine just moved and he has left me his bike. Its a Shimano, practically new. Are there any good trails near Hollywood or in the Valley? I've been over some of the coldwater canyon trails, but I need more locations.

Hey mountain_rush, welcome to the forums. Don't know of any trails in LA area, I'm a bit far away. Think Disney WORLD, not Disney Land!

Regardless, you probably don't have a "Shimano" bike. It may have Shimano Components, but not a bike. What is the name on the downtube? Or, there may be a name on the headtube. If you post a picture of it, someone will be able to tell you what it is.

Anywho, welcome again!

L8R

Hey Mountain_rush, send me an email. I am in Chatsworth (the Northwest end of the valley) and there are a lot of trails out your way and by my area.

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Santa Monica mountains between Brentwood and Encino. Your local bike or book shop will likely have a guide book. REI does for certain. Fire roads mainly, with some considerable single track.

Cool, I've also heard about some single tracks out by topanga canyon, I think. I've been wanting to do some kind of bike tour now. I may have a decent vacation this year so I figured I'd do something different. I might apply for that grant I've been hearing about to cover some of the travelling costs. Is REI in La?

REI's are all over.. check out their web site for the closest one www.rei.com