5.2 hr
Overview
Please be aware there may be construction in progress. Technical features on the trail are not marked.<br><br>Currently, the start point for the trail system is off of Pine Ridge Road. Take it from the Lacks Creek road junction where the kiosk is located. We recommend driving up Pine Ridge road until you reach the main parking area next to the large Black Oak Prairie. This main parking lot is an excellent central location for riding the system, with views to the ocean for post ride hanging out and convenient jump trail sessioning. <br><br>Tomfoolery or Chutes are popular shuttle runs. <br><br>The "standard" ride goes something like this:<br><br>From the main parking area, ride Pine Ridge Trail north, then climb the fire road to the beginning of Stormy Saddle Trail. Climb Stormy Saddle the the top, then descend, crossing the road once about 2/3 of the way down. From the bottom of Stormy Saddle take Pine Ridge Trail back to the parking lot, where you'll descend on Tomfoolery to Midslope Road. Turn left on Midslope and climb about half an hour, passing the bottom of Chutes along the way, to Lacks Mountain Trail (look for the campground to your right at the top of the climb) which you'll want to do counterclockwise, followed by Punchbowl and maybe a quick trip back down Chutes (experts only). Take the road back to either the Jump Trail, the upper section of Tomfoolery or Runaround, all of which end back at the parking area. This ride is about 16 miles in length with over 3,000 feet of climbing.
Trail Stats
17.6 km
502 m
1167 m
814 m
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Photos
Taking a rest on the way up Tomfoolery. Beware of the ticks, there were so many I wouldn't sit down at any stops throughout the ride.
Taking a rest on the way up Tomfoolery. Beware of the ticks, there were so many I wouldn't sit down at any stops throughout the ride.
Start of Pine Ridge Trail
Start of Pine Ridge Trail
Rippin downhill section 3
Rippin downhill section 3
Just minutes after cutting new line, this trail is now groomed and ready
Just minutes after cutting new line, this trail is now groomed and ready
Newest section of trail just completed
Newest section of trail just completed
Old Growth Doug Fir stand
Old Growth Doug Fir stand
One of the many berm turns on section 3
One of the many berm turns on section 3
Pine Ridge Trail
Pine Ridge Trail
Alternate jump line on section 2
Alternate jump line on section 2
A view down from the Pine Ridge Trail.
A view down from the Pine Ridge Trail.
Part of the Jump Line
Part of the Jump Line
One of the many epic views from the new trail system built in 2014 that features flow style trails- on Pine Ridge Trail
One of the many epic views from the new trail system built in 2014 that features flow style trails- on Pine Ridge Trail