Southern California - Red Box/Grassy Hollow Interest Thread

Okay, I was asked to do it and I know Big John (as well as some or all of his lovely harem) and Vertical Bob will join. How about the rest of you. Any interest? If you like this: http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=5235086&postcount=6 then you'll love the ride. Basic details are:

Route: From Red Box (must have adventure pass to park) to Grassy Hollow and back
Miles: 80
Elevation Gain: 8800 give or take
Altitude: over 8k feet, so bring caffeine with you!
Lunch: Newcombs Ranch
Difficulty: Not steep, but not an easy ride. Expect 6-8 hours for this ride (especially if we stop for lunch)

RickOCRR has suggested September 22nd. I cannot do that date due to the LA Wheelman Grand Tour Lite the next day, but he may organize the ride. I hope you all will join.

Otherwise, I'm looking into late October (as in October 27th or 28th), and/or the first two weekends in November (should be cooler by then). If interested, please give your date preference and I'll lock a ride date down. :D

EDIT: Do read this: http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=5248036&postcount=52 (http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=5248036&postcount=52). I must stress that this is not a ride for beginners in any way, shape or form. It is VERY remote up there. Having ridden with most of you wonderful So Cal BFers, I know that each of you know your abilities and comfort zone, but seriously consider the remoteness of this ride before joining. There will be no SAG.

I'm in for any date in October and November except the 14th!

I'm in. Any of those dates.

There will be no SAG.[/B]

I can't agree. I sag all over the place and I plan to do the ride.

DV Double is 10/27. Otherwise, I'll be there.

Baker to DV is scheduled for the 10/28, if it actually happens.

I can't agree. I sag all over the place and I plan to do the ride.

It's because you're one of the saggy, unhealthy long-distance types. :p

I can't agree. I sag all over the place and I plan to do the ride.

yippee! :) I rather like you, Dan-o. And you can sag all you want up that mountain. :p

Baker to DV is scheduled for the 10/28, if it actually happens.

Okay, well, since I would like both you boths there (Vance and John), I'll rule out the end of October and look at the November dates.

Although another alternative would be October 13th...hmmmm.

I'm working Solvang's Finest (http://www.planetultra.com/SolFinest/index.htm) Nov 10 but I'll do AC 11/3

If it's October/November, I might be able to make 10/6, but any later and it's likely I'd only be able to make a Sunday ride. If it's a Sunday, any weekend would do.

Do you have an address or location that I could put into mapquest? I think I had it somewhere last year but can't find it now.

Do you have an address or location that I could put into mapquest? I think I had it somewhere last year but can't find it now.

Will this help? http://tchester.org/sgm/places/red_box.html

Thanks.

when does hunting season start? be nice to avoid that segment of the population

earlier is good in terms of temperatures. anytime in October can bring cold, as you all know.

Do you have an address or location that I could put into mapquest? I think I had it somewhere last year but can't find it now.

Here's the google map variation.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=red+box+road+and+angeles+crest+highway+los+angeles+ca&sll=34.234654,-118.079252&sspn=0.051375,0.080338&ie=UTF8&ll=34.258493,-118.105087&spn=0.102721,0.160675&z=13&iwloc=addr&om=1

when does hunting season start? be nice to avoid that segment of the population

earlier is good in terms of temperatures. anytime in October can bring cold, as you all know.

Does that mean I have to wear clothes this time?

when does hunting season start? be nice to avoid that segment of the population

earlier is good in terms of temperatures. anytime in October can bring cold, as you all know.

Anytime can bring cold up there! But I hear ya. Unfortunately, I am only planning what I can be at in terms of other commitments, and Oct. 13th or the other dates I listed are it!

Does that mean I have to wear clothes this time?

No. Ride naked and we can tell the temperature changes by your "reactions" - win-win. :D

Here's the google map variation.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=red+box+road+and+angeles+crest+highway+los+angeles+ca&sll=34.234654,-118.079252&sspn=0.051375,0.080338&ie=UTF8&ll=34.258493,-118.105087&spn=0.102721,0.160675&z=13&iwloc=addr&om=1
112 miles from my house. I'm in.

112 miles from my house. I'm in.

:D

I don't know when I can make it from this far out (Sunday is generally a better bet, though) but I'll definitely be interested.

Well, if truth be told, I may put together a couple of these rides (one on a Saturday and another a week later on a Sunday). Bob loves to ride up there and will go up I'm sure every week if he can. Therefore, I'M planning for when I go up, but ANYONE can plan on a date I don't provide and go up there anytime too. Just PM Bob and he'll show you the way. ;)

With that said, of course I want EVERYONE to be at the ride(s) I plan for up there. Got that, people! :p:D

It's because you're one of the saggy, unhealthy long-distance types. :p

Well I was puffy and unhealthy before doing long distances. I guess saggy and unhealthy is sort of an improvement. I think.

No Sundays for me. Don't forget after the clocks change you could run out of daylight if you have any trouble. Late in the year I would also suggest checking with the visitor center to make sure the water is available. You could go to Big Pine for water.

I believe hunting season is from mid-October to mid-November.

My understanding is that Grassy Hollow is open weekends 10-4 as long as Highway 2 is driveable.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/236/455464553_6580c1468e.jpg

Still planning for this, ME?

Yes, actually, but I haven't figured out the date. :o I'm thinking maybe October 27th. But I have to go back through the poll and then start a new thread. Thanks for the reminder! :)

So far, no GMR rides planned in October, either.

I'm kinda thinking about a "Ditch Work for GMR ride" on a Wednesday or Friday...

So far, no GMR rides planned in October, either.

I'm kinda thinking about a "Ditch Work for GMR ride" on a Wednesday or Friday...

I'd be willing to do the GMR Ditch thing. :D

I'd be willing to do the GMR Ditch thing. :D

wait...I couldnt get you to do a ditch for dirt ride?? what up with that....

wait...I couldnt get you to do a ditch for dirt ride?? what up with that....

Applebee's Acquisition....remember?

wait...I couldnt get you to do a ditch for dirt ride?? what up with that....

You don't put out for ME like I do, Herb.

You don't put out for ME like I do, Herb.

:roflmao: God, woman, I just love you. I spit my coffee on the AMEX report. Great, now I have to photocopy it again. :p

Applebee's Acquisition....remember?

This was way before that!!!:rolleyes:

You don't put out for ME like I do, Herb.

Obviously not!:eek:

This was way before that!!!:rolleyes:

What Joy said, only add, "oh, yeah...;)" to it.

What Joy said, only add, "oh, yeah...;)" to it.

I figured!:rolleyes: