The Hammerin' Wheels Mountain Bike Club

October 10, 2009 9:00 AM. 5 attended.

Ride Hole in the Ground Trail w/FATRAC

Flour Garden Bakery (map)

Selected By: Phred

41 photos of this Meetup

Uploaded by: Phred, Matt, Blaine , and 1 more

Meet at the Flour Garden, off Elm Ave., in Auburn at 9:00am for possible carpooling to Hole in the Ground (just north of Donner Lake near Boreal). Ride is about 20 miles long with some nice trails. Ride time is about 4 hours. Fun, challenging Sierra trail with great scenery. Intermediate riders and above. Be sure to bring plenty of food and water. Should be back to Auburn around 5:00pm.

This is a step up from Foresthill Divide Trail. More technical, moderate climbing at 7,000 feet!!!

Meeting Location Flour Garden, Elm Ave (Save Mart Parking Lot) Auburn, CA
Contact Bob Horowitz - [masked]
email [masked]
Call if chance of rain.

We will be joining FATRAC who is hosting this ride. Meet some dedicated and fun MTB riders who have helped build many of the trails in the Auburn/Tahoe area.

Helmets are required as is a MTB bike in sound working condition.

Blaine
Hey Phred,
Could i hitch a ride with you from Auburn or better yet Antelope Rd. exit.

Posted October 4, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Phred
Blaine, Sure - I have room.

Posted October 4, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Will
We went a few weeks ago and it was great. The recent rains should make the trail perfect.

Posted October 6, 2009 at 3:44 PM
Phred
Blaine - What time do you want to meet at the Antelope Rd. exit? You can call me at 916-689-8189 (cell phone is out of pocket until Tuesday). Send me an email if you want. I suggest 8:15 to allow some time to mingle/get munchies from Bakery in Auburn.

Posted October 9, 2009 at 8:43 AM
Blaine
8:15 is fine, I'll get there a little early.
Turn right @ the offramp stop take the immediate right on Van Marron
I'll be in the parking lot on the right @ the corner.

Posted October 9, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Stephanie Parsons
I'll be there looking for carpool opps as well. I'll be driving a green Subaru and my cell phone is (916) 317-0068 if needed.

Posted October 9, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Phred
Stephanie - are you going to meet us at Auburn Flour Bakery? Or Antelope? I have a green Chevy pickup truck with a shell. Will look for you at Antelope first, then in Auburn.

Posted October 9, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Phred
Don't forget your cameras. I understand there is some really pretty areas along the trail for pics.

Posted October 9, 2009 at 10:45 PM
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5 attended

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5.003 (3 ratings)

Event Host

Phred
Group Supporter, Assistant Organizer

I had a great time! This is one of the most if not most challenging trail I have ridden to date. Lots of technical stuff to challenge you along with lot of climbs at 7000 feet plus. Just a great time!
Blaine
Group Supporter, Assistant Organizer

Wow, what a handful. Alot of climbing, tight switch backs, more climbing, some great technical areas throughout the rideand more climbing. Great group of people. Thanks Fred for a great/memorable ride. See you again next Sat. for some more fun .
Stephanie Parsons

This ride was awesome! It included technical, cardio with the hills and a great group of riders of varying levels. The group provided support and helpful tips for tackling the more techincal sections of the trail and ensured no one was left behind.
Scott
A former member