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Los Pinetos Waterfall Trail | Placerita Canyon Natural Area | Hikespeak.com. Located on the west end of the San Gabriel Mountains, Placerita Canyon Natural Area (also know as Placerita Canyon State Park) is an interesting park that has something for everyone. There are easy canyon trails and tougher backcountry tracks, along with a nature center and an Ecology Trail that offers an easy loop for those interested in local plants. The park has history too. Gold was discovered in Placerita Canyon in 1842, and a century later the canyon rushed onto the silver screen as a backdrop for westerns.

The main trail in Placerita Canyon, the causally named Canyon Trail, offers an easy 4-mile round trip hike with 300 feet of elevation gain up. The sycamore-lined stroll takes you to Walker Ranch, a group campground at the ruins of an old ranch. From there, you may continue another 2/3 of a mile up Waterfall Trail into Los Pinetos Canyon where, if you time it right, you can see an elusive waterfall. Canyon Trail A bubbling oil seep along Canyon Trail Los Pinetos Waterfall. New To Mountain Biking? Start Smart! - valleybicycles.com.

Thinking about getting into mountain biking and/or riding for the first time in a long time? Maybe you already have a bike but you feel a little bit rusty about mountain biking basics? Have no fear! We know how daunting cycling may seem when you haven't done it for a while. And, we love beginners and are always happy to offer pointers on how to best use your bicycle. Since we aren't available 24/7 at the shop, here's an article with some basic tips. They're designed to quickly get you back up to speed to start enjoying the wonderful world of off-road cycling again (be sure to click the photos too). First off, the beauty of a mountain bike is its versatility. Every Ride Starts The Same Every bike ride, regardless of what type of bike you're riding, should start with the buckling of a proper fitting helmet.

Tip: Helmets do more than protect you in a crash. Find TrailsAssuming you already have a mountain bike and a helmet, the next thing you need is a trail. Good news is that there are. New To Cycling? Start Smart! - valleybicycles.com. Thinking about buying a bicycle and riding for the first time in a long time? Maybe you already have a bike but you feel a little bit rusty about cycling basics. Have no fear! We know how daunting cycling may seem when you haven't done it for a while.

And, we love beginners and are always happy to offer pointers on how to best use your bicycle. Since we aren't available 24/7 at the shop, we''ve created this article that you can read at your convenience to quickly get back up to speed and start enjoying the wonderful world of cycling again! MountingIt sounds easy but this can actually be tricky. If it's your right foot, move your right pedal backward until it's toward the top of the pedal stroke, at about the 2 o'clock position (photo 3).

Tip: Start in an easy gear so pedaling is easy. Pedaling Now that you're on the bike, let's make riding easy. One place you don't want to pedal is in corners. Tip: Make sure your saddle is at the correct height to enable optimum pedal power. Steering. A Women's Guide to Road Riding! - valleybicycles.com. Single track trails santa clarita. Interbike. Mountain Bike Action 2013 Ride, Race And Festival Calendar | News | mountain-bike-action.