BCIpam
05-14-07, 11:39 AM
Limestone Canyon, one of my favorite places, always closes between February 15, - May 15, for raptor nesting. It is reopening this weekend for private tours.
There are 3 rides scheduled in Limestone this weekend. Here are the descriptions:
Night Mountain Bike Ride to Bolero Springs
Explore historic Limestone at night and see the lights of Orange County from above. The ride visits Bolero Springs, located in a densely wooded area and surrounded by mature oaks, that is a nice resting point from the ride. This is a strenuous ride with a total elevation gain of approximately 1,200 feet. Participants must be experienced mountain bike riders with previous night-riding experience, and possess a high level of fitness, and advanced mountain biking skills. Mountain bike, helmet, 70 oz water (minimum), bike pump, spare tube, tools, and headlight with a minimum 12-watt output and 3 hour battery life required. Energy bars or other sustenance is highly recommended.
Spaces Available 19
Led By Irvine Ranch Land Reserve
Activity Date 5/17/2007 - Thursday night
Time 6:30 PM
Activity Type Biking
Distance 11 mile(s)
Duration 3.5 hour(s)
Elevation Change 1175
Guided Docent-led
Recommended Age 16+
Level of Interpretation Low
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Family Mountain Bike Ride to the Sinks
Bring your family along for this slow-paced ride to the Sinks, an erosional formation similar to the Grand Canyon. Ride through the riparian section of Limestone canyon, known for its beautiful sycamore and coast live oak trees. All riders must have a mountain bike, a helmet, plenty of water, and snacks. Parents, please bring spare tubes and pumps if you have them.
Spaces Available 14
Led By Irvine Ranch Land Reserve
Activity Date 5/20/2007 - Sunday
Time 4:00 PM - so do your ride in the morning and bring the kids out in the afternoon.
Activity Type Biking
Distance 8 mile(s)
Duration 3 hour(s)
Elevation Change 500
Guided Docent-led
Recommended Age 10+
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Mountain Bike Ride to Bolero Springs via Agua Chinon
Spaces Available 9
Led By Irvine Ranch Land Reserve
Activity Date 5/20/2007 - Sunday
Time 9:00 AM
Activity Type Biking
Distance 8 mile(s)
Duration 4 hour(s)
Guided Docent-led
Level of Interpretation Low
* * *
I'm one of the docents on the Sunday Family Ride. I haven't been in Limestone since January so have no idea what shape the trail maybe in. No doubt there will be some sand. Also raptors will still be very active in the area. Last year, on the ride up to Bolero Springs, a group of riders were chased across the trail by a mother redtail. Great fun for us docents to watch!!!
If you are interested in any of these rides or any fo the activities offered go to irlrtrust.org, activities and check out all the offerings. If you have any questions about the North County activities I can respond and 3F and JamR should be able to answer the South County questions.
There are 3 rides scheduled in Limestone this weekend. Here are the descriptions:
Night Mountain Bike Ride to Bolero Springs
Explore historic Limestone at night and see the lights of Orange County from above. The ride visits Bolero Springs, located in a densely wooded area and surrounded by mature oaks, that is a nice resting point from the ride. This is a strenuous ride with a total elevation gain of approximately 1,200 feet. Participants must be experienced mountain bike riders with previous night-riding experience, and possess a high level of fitness, and advanced mountain biking skills. Mountain bike, helmet, 70 oz water (minimum), bike pump, spare tube, tools, and headlight with a minimum 12-watt output and 3 hour battery life required. Energy bars or other sustenance is highly recommended.
Spaces Available 19
Led By Irvine Ranch Land Reserve
Activity Date 5/17/2007 - Thursday night
Time 6:30 PM
Activity Type Biking
Distance 11 mile(s)
Duration 3.5 hour(s)
Elevation Change 1175
Guided Docent-led
Recommended Age 16+
Level of Interpretation Low
* * *
Family Mountain Bike Ride to the Sinks
Bring your family along for this slow-paced ride to the Sinks, an erosional formation similar to the Grand Canyon. Ride through the riparian section of Limestone canyon, known for its beautiful sycamore and coast live oak trees. All riders must have a mountain bike, a helmet, plenty of water, and snacks. Parents, please bring spare tubes and pumps if you have them.
Spaces Available 14
Led By Irvine Ranch Land Reserve
Activity Date 5/20/2007 - Sunday
Time 4:00 PM - so do your ride in the morning and bring the kids out in the afternoon.
Activity Type Biking
Distance 8 mile(s)
Duration 3 hour(s)
Elevation Change 500
Guided Docent-led
Recommended Age 10+
* * *
Mountain Bike Ride to Bolero Springs via Agua Chinon
Spaces Available 9
Led By Irvine Ranch Land Reserve
Activity Date 5/20/2007 - Sunday
Time 9:00 AM
Activity Type Biking
Distance 8 mile(s)
Duration 4 hour(s)
Guided Docent-led
Level of Interpretation Low
* * *
I'm one of the docents on the Sunday Family Ride. I haven't been in Limestone since January so have no idea what shape the trail maybe in. No doubt there will be some sand. Also raptors will still be very active in the area. Last year, on the ride up to Bolero Springs, a group of riders were chased across the trail by a mother redtail. Great fun for us docents to watch!!!
If you are interested in any of these rides or any fo the activities offered go to irlrtrust.org, activities and check out all the offerings. If you have any questions about the North County activities I can respond and 3F and JamR should be able to answer the South County questions.