Is there a campground close by or someplace to park?
@hannonenduro8 күн бұрын
There is campgrounds in the area but you would need to ride on the highway to get to the trail. There is a small parking area at the trailhead but no room for a trailer.
@stacksmasher8 күн бұрын
@@hannonenduro I am going to try and get a week in Taylor Park and hit this area in July.
@stacksmasher9 күн бұрын
Looks pretty easy!
@hannonenduro7 күн бұрын
That’s more of a MTB trail
@jacobg512210 күн бұрын
We're doing a long statewide bike trip next August and this trail is on the route for sure. We're going Nederland to Silverton with as much of that as possible being off pavement. I'm just hoping my 525 isn't too much bike for this trail.
@hannonenduro10 күн бұрын
I’m sure you will be fine. Might get a workout though!
@jacobg512210 күн бұрын
@hannonenduro Awesome, thanks! It'll be my first time in that part of the state and I'm excited for it.
@ryand802516 күн бұрын
I rode this on my 690. It was no joke.
@hannonenduro10 күн бұрын
That sounds like a lot of work lol!
@justintorgersen526716 күн бұрын
Those are fun trails! I ride them 1-4 times a year. We did a 67 mile loop this past summer on a lot of those same trails.
@hannonenduro10 күн бұрын
I want to go back and explore some more one day.
@12818omaha20 күн бұрын
Rode my MTB on this trail last July...felt like the only person who wasn't on an e-bike...never been passed by more girls in my life. Haha.
@hannonenduro10 күн бұрын
Yea I realized even though it’s a multi use trail it is a MTB trail. Beautiful up there!
@DertiJerziRacing28 күн бұрын
Timberline is a BLAST! I'm in NJ so only get out to Taylor Park every couple years but this is a favorite of mine!!
@hannonenduro10 күн бұрын
It’s my favorite place to ride so far. Just can’t beat the views and trails.
@grutzmacАй бұрын
Sick! What trail is this?
@hannonenduroАй бұрын
It’s a riding area South of Vegas. Tons of trails out there! Nelson NV.
@JackDogg2 ай бұрын
Great video man, are you doing the ride this year too? I was looking to tag along a small group who’s done it before I didn’t wanna go solo my first time. I’m down for hard ways too!
@hannonenduro2 ай бұрын
Not riding this year. I sold the big bike! Maybe next year. I might go up and film you guys riding Rocky Gap this time.
@aerofart2 ай бұрын
INSANE!
@hannonenduro2 ай бұрын
Great trail. I highly recommend it!
@2007srv2 ай бұрын
Hi, nice park,ride and riding . You might concider a bigger bike . My xr650l will tractor up that shit for sure , more torch . I have trails like that and a bit steeper a few blocks from my house . My Sons xr400 tares right up that stuff also , any smaller bikes dont have enough torch, my buddys 250 wont do it and kids friend has 140 cc pocket bike barely gets up it . Safe riding :)
@hannonenduro2 ай бұрын
Those big bikes are so dang heavy! I’m too old to be muscling them things around!
@2007srv2 ай бұрын
@@hannonenduro Gotcha I seen some more of your vids cool stuff , nice riding looks like you bikes doing well . How old are you ? I'm 58 I hear ya on the heavy red pig lol. Ride safe .
@waynewyatt81083 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting the full video of Star Trail. I’ve never ridden it but my riding buddies said it’s HARD. I’ve done all of Timberline, so I want to try this next time I come to Colorado. Keep tearing it up bro!
@hannonenduro3 ай бұрын
If you can do Timberline you can handle Star trail!
@SuperChief833 ай бұрын
This my go to video to gwt ready for lbv. This year will be number 4 for me and the first time attempting the steps. Did you sit or stand?
@hannonenduro3 ай бұрын
I’ve been working on becoming a stand up rider. You are always better off standing up. For the steps just stand up and keep some momentum and you will go right up. Have fun out there!
@SuperChief832 ай бұрын
@hannonenduro hopefully I'll see you there this year, 2023 ktm 500 excf all black
@mike873643 ай бұрын
exactly what i was looking for, did the hard single track it was terrible, need to find how to get to this place! looks like you can go from mirror lake up to the single track trailhead?
@hannonenduro3 ай бұрын
Yup, there is a trail head by the restrooms by mirror lake. Great place to ride up there!
@mauricioquintana14203 ай бұрын
I just did this run yesterday on my klr I have 5 months of riding experience in general been on dirt trails about 10 times dropped the bike about 7 times learned a lot ! Wow u making it loook o so easy obviously very capable machine and you have much more experience but I learned a lot watching your video! I’m not gonna lie I walked my bike down almost the whole way down cold creek but beautiful ride . Painful tooo hahaha . Great content ! Safe riding !
@hannonenduro3 ай бұрын
Keep it up! The best way to get better is to get some rides in. Remember, every rider out there started with no experience and struggled just like you. I’m still learning myself!
@gary64493 ай бұрын
Timberline is the real deal ! Try doing it when those rocks and roots are WET !
@hannonenduro3 ай бұрын
It’s a great trail! I want to go back now that I’m standing up more.
@gary64493 ай бұрын
@@hannonenduro Get UP on those pegs and good things will happen !
@mike873643 ай бұрын
I just went up the "bailout" on my t7... 😂😂. What a horrible idea
@hannonenduro3 ай бұрын
Yea it’s a little nicer going down!
@johnmtb58883 ай бұрын
hello, are you able to explain how the days are organized? curious to know is there a lunch stop every single day? and what is the mileage during the before lunch section and then the mileage for after lunch section? Thank you!
@hannonenduro3 ай бұрын
There is lunch in the second day only. It’s about 40mi before and 40mi after lunch. It’s a fun ride!
@johnmtb58883 ай бұрын
@hannonenduro how about the 1st and 3rd day? is there a break half way during the ride?
@hannonenduro3 ай бұрын
@@johnmtb5888 No, just the long day. The other 2 days are only 40 miles.
@johnmtb58883 ай бұрын
@hannonenduro oh so first day is 120 miles and no break? but is there a refueling stop? sorry to ask so many specifics. the website has no specifics about the nevada 200 only about the idaho ride.
@beefyjoe4 ай бұрын
I did this trail after having broken one of my fingers earlier in the ride, coming from the opposite direction you started from. The lack of clutch control and pain made this section brutal. Would love to do this trail again without an injury, it was beautiful.
@hannonenduro4 ай бұрын
That is one of my favorite CO trails. Yes the Rocky section is tough!
@andy3d14 ай бұрын
great riding
@hannonenduro4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Procheeze4 ай бұрын
Cool Video!!
@hannonenduro4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@scoobs_9114 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting your experience. I'm headed to that area later this month with a few buddies. This and some of your other videos helped mentally prepare me for what to expect.
@hannonenduro4 ай бұрын
I’m glad the videos helped! You should enjoy it up there, it’s a nice place to ride.
@xerophinity5 ай бұрын
What time of year was this? These trails are awesome!
@hannonenduro5 ай бұрын
I don’t remember on this trip but spring and fall are best. It gets pretty hot out there in the summer and shade is at a premium!
@xerophinity4 ай бұрын
@@hannonenduro how long did it take you to do the whole loop? My friends and I are trying to decide if we can squeeze in Cliffhanger on the same day that we do this loop.
@hannonenduro4 ай бұрын
@@xerophinity It’s been a while but seems like you should be able to do it in a few hours. Depends on how fast you ride.
@andy3d15 ай бұрын
oh, also was this the easy way or the hard way? Thanks
@andy3d15 ай бұрын
oh - it's in the title! LOL !!! looks like the easy way
@hannonenduro5 ай бұрын
Yup, that is the hard ways. I miss the silt beds and water crossings, but I think a lot of people complained about it being too hard. So, this is now what the hard ways is. Just a lot of sand washes.
@andy3d15 ай бұрын
what bike are you on?
@hannonenduro5 ай бұрын
I was riding a ‘19 Husky 501 on that trip.
@loghomemaintenance5 ай бұрын
Great video !
@hannonenduro5 ай бұрын
Thanks! And thanks for watching!
@painmad5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@hannonenduro5 ай бұрын
You bet!
@jamespolucha87905 ай бұрын
Do you ride solo out there ? I wanted to go to Moab for 20 years and finally got to go with a group from Maryland 2 years ago but I want to go back and can’t find any one to go, I was thinking of just going by myself but don’t know if that’s a good idea
@hannonenduro5 ай бұрын
I do ride solo, but it’s always better with a group. If you do go by yourself go prepared and don’t ride a trail beyond your abilities.
@westernextremeenduro70045 ай бұрын
Do you know where I can find previous year, or any from the past few years hard way GPS tracks? I'd like to try with some friends. Thanks
@hannonenduro5 ай бұрын
You know, I haven’t saved any of my tracks. I think if you are a decent rider you should just ride the event. It’s not super difficult, just long days on the bike. You won’t regret it, I promise! You will meet a lot of good people and make some awesome memories!
@gregtew34435 ай бұрын
Do yall carry bear spray with yall
@hannonenduro5 ай бұрын
Nope. Never saw a bear up there.
@johnh50885 ай бұрын
Looking for a door Atv trail to take the wife on what’s the fastest way to that atv trail? Not sure where you started looks different than where I normally start tline from
@hannonenduro5 ай бұрын
I started at the trailhead on Mirror Lake Rd. At the bathrooms.
@jonellwanger72586 ай бұрын
15:42 whatever settings you used. Looks phenomenal!! Didn’t even notice that bright into dark issue til you mentioned it. Didn’t even know that was a thing.
@hannonenduro6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Just doing a little research make a big difference in video quality.
@jamespolucha87906 ай бұрын
I live on the east coast and was trying to get out to Moab for 20 years and finally made it 2 years ago and this video reminds me how fun it was , if I could get at least one of my lazy friend to go I’d be there tomorrow,what a great time it is riding out there
@hannonenduro6 ай бұрын
You have to go at least once in your life right? I’m glad you made it because it is such a unique place to ride.
@jfrosty796 ай бұрын
I always wonder if riders actually stick to the gps tracks or get "close enough"... i passed a bunch of people on gold mountain and john bull then didnt see anyone out in the desert foreverrr
@hannonenduro6 ай бұрын
I’m sure they do so they don’t miss a checkpoint.
@jsned25026 ай бұрын
Did this trail from South to North after coming down from Marshall pass on the Continental divide trail. Doesn't sound so bad, until I tell you my riding buddy was a 80 year old man, on a Beta 125 fourstroke trail bike with almost no ground clearance. Was brutal, I had to keep walking back and riding his bike. Trail is rough.
@hannonenduro6 ай бұрын
Yea it’s rough down in the bottom!
@OokilliesTV6 ай бұрын
Sweet video, feels like the camera doesn't do this climb justice!
@hannonenduro6 ай бұрын
It doesn’t. Those hills are steep!
@chadtufts63206 ай бұрын
Id get lost
@hannonenduro6 ай бұрын
GPS just in case!
@raced37866 ай бұрын
I’ve been riding that trail for 35 years, but after turning 60 a couple years ago it’s not all that fun anymore. Rode it a month ago, for the last time, I think I’d rather punch myself in the nuts than ride it again. You youngins can have it.
@hannonenduro6 ай бұрын
Yea, I don’t like it. Hot and miserable. 😂
@bubbamcgee59536 ай бұрын
Have you ever been able to complete the whole ride?
@hannonenduro6 ай бұрын
Four years in a row and no finishes yet. Next year!
@bubbamcgee59536 ай бұрын
@hannonenduro ill be there next year 👍 If you find anyone with a teal phone case on their number plate + teal backpack + blue pants & shirt + black helmet, there is a chance that it might be me also I kave a ktm 250, but my cousin might be using it, and like half the people there also have ktms so it isnt very different from everyone else
@davebishop25666 ай бұрын
You’re my new hero. Epic ride right there. I’d bail too. You were tractering super good. The kids have been taking me on some fun flowy stuff. Gods country.
@hannonenduro6 ай бұрын
It is beautiful up there. Can’t wait to go back!
@mfplumbing93416 ай бұрын
you should get there couple days early pre ride the spot and just move a bunch of rocks for a easier path... lol
@hannonenduro6 ай бұрын
I need a road crew in front of me
@MadJack-Racing6 ай бұрын
Crazy how much easier it is the other way IMO
@hannonenduro6 ай бұрын
I have never rode this the other way but I’m sure it is a bit easier. Although going down this stuff is no picnic.
@davidinLA4246 ай бұрын
Dude, you ride like a champ, love it, and awesome for me to see how the right amount of throttle (sometimes just a little) can get you past some nasty sections. Makes me want to try a second loop on a Hare and Hound again here in CA. Well done my friend.
@hannonenduro6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yea slip the clutch a bit and keep the tire from breaking traction. Works pretty good!
@zachfarkash64306 ай бұрын
Good job getting that far in that heat
@hannonenduro6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@RyanGrammer6 ай бұрын
Hey man! That trial was fun! I was the guy talking with you before the line of people going up to the rocky section
@hannonenduro6 ай бұрын
It was a butt kicker! Did you finish?
@jamesluster84736 ай бұрын
Do you have a trail tech fan? If so what do you set your at temp wise? Thanks
@hannonenduro6 ай бұрын
It’s not a Teail-tech. I think it’s a Spal. I’m not sure what temp it comes on at. It came on the bike.
@jamesluster84736 ай бұрын
@@hannonenduro great riding looks like a fun trail.
@thedannyrules16 ай бұрын
Thats my buddy Garrett that passed you and had the trail mix 🤙
@hannonenduro6 ай бұрын
Nice! Super nice guy. Did he finish?
@gripitandripittv6 ай бұрын
Your "wonder why I do this..." face is exceptionally accurate. 1000 mile gaze to who knows where.
@hannonenduro6 ай бұрын
Ha! It’s that “I’m only half way through this trail” look!
@gripitandripittv6 ай бұрын
Been waiting patiently for these uploads. Cannot wait to do it next year. You made this section look like fun man, nice work.
@hannonenduro6 ай бұрын
I’ll see you out there next year. I’m gonna give it another go!
@cainf10826 ай бұрын
These are great videos. I didn’t run a GoPro. So I’ve been sharing all these with all by buddies asking how the ride was lol
@hannonenduro6 ай бұрын
Take a GoPro next time and share the experience! I love watching vids of these rides. Gets me motivated!