Cardiac (Auburn, CA) Mountain Biking

[@mtb4l484]

That ditch is the old NID ditch. There are really cool salamanders you can find in it.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I love that ditch and how far it goes. I sat in it after the bike park to cool off. Felt so good

[@controller2152]

Awesome adventure and video Arron. It looked like the poison oak and goat heads weren’t bad at all. Great job...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mtbingadventures1551]

That place is pretty smooth. I like how you can get some pedaling in and then hit the bike park afterwards or before hand. Kind of a hidden little gem in that area.

[@jamesmixon1]

Thanx for checking out the side trails man i will definitely ride those while im there for the bike park!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy the trails.

[@chrisgreen5000]

Watched your video yesterday and rode this tonight. What a blast! Cardiac ALL the way down (stay right and off of Cardiac Bypass Trail) has some serious sections, at least for my skill level. Thanks for sharing this. I plan on going back and checking out some more in that area.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

That's great to hear. I really want to go back and hit the Cardiac trail all the way down next time. I'm curious if there are more lines to ride.

[@chrisgreen5000]

@@mtbingadventures1551 There may be one or two, but Cardiac all the way is a blast. I definitely want to get back there.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

@@chrisgreen5000 I'm thinking Cardiac all the way down is the main course there. I didn't see much other stuff.

[@jacobkoder4903]

The lower third of Cardiac is the most fun part. The first two thirds are the challenging part.

[@giuliom8520]

Nice adventure! I've always wondered what it was like in the hills there on a bike in gold country. That's a nice place to go if you live in Reno and are anxious for Spring and mountain biking season to start when it's still too cold and snowy in Reno in February while that time of year in Auburn is enjoying early spring season.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I am always interested in checking out some new trails. Reno is on my hit list of places to ride because it's not a much further than where I ride now. I will try to keep this in mind for the Spring.

[@lagwall]

Welcome to my old stomping grounds. I grew down river from those trails. You take the Robie Point Trail on hwy 49 at the top of Auburn SRA all the way down to the Pioneer trail to Folsom Lake. Really you can take the network of trails all the way to Sacramento once you hit the American River bike trail. You are right across the river from the Olmstead Loop in Cool CA. Check out this trail on AllTrails. www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/robie-point-firebreak-trail

[@mtbingadventures1551]

That's a really cool spot in there. I was kinda hoping more trails would get built in this area. It is rare that I go there and ride but would love to see someone put some great singletrack in. The bike park is a great warm up spot before hitting the trails. Seems like shuttle runs would be doable as well.

[@gravy94us]

There's some good stuff on that side of the canyon if you don't mind climbing up the road from the bottom a couple times.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Yeah, I was digging the Cardiac trail. I would like to get back out there one more time to explore a bit more.

[@Duckhead3000]

love your videos. i think we have the same bike! is that a hightower? I'm a local to Granite Bay trails and looking forward to trying out some stuff in Auburn. Thanks for your videos!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I had the Hightower but I'm on a MegaTower now. My old bike got smashed up really bad so I had to replace it. I'm glad you like the videos. Thanks for checking them out and I hope they help you find lots of great trails.

[@01FozzyS]

Looks like a nice exploration ride,Aaron!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thanks man, always a good time to explore

[@jimbomx502]

Headed up to auburn tomorrow morning and see you were just there. Nice video again. (Also Armstrong and Corral trail are legit)

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Tear it up in Auburn tomorrow. Armstrong and Corral are great go to trails to ride every year for me. I love it in South Lake Tahoe area.

[@jimbomx502]

MTBing Adventures Just saw your Downyville vid. I’ve been there too but 20yrs ago. The Sierra Buttes lookout tower is crazy high. Been twice and scared 😬 both times. Lol

[@mtbingadventures1551]

@@jimbomx502 another must do trail every year. I love all that area. I've been checking out Lakes Basin a bit north of Downieville. Absolutely amazing views. Riding is brutal but great stuff.

[@janmaly1591]

I'd call it an aqueduct. Nice exploratorium vid!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Ah yes, that would be a bit more accurate I would say. Thanks

[@lagwall]

We had to find it all and figure out as kids just like you just did. There was no trail apps when we were kids. lol

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I like doing things that way unless I think I have a chance of get stuck out on the trail overnight. I like that spot and the bike park is cool too. Can't wait to see the next section they are working on.

[@mtbkid9951]

Wow those are some interesting trails

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Trails with character

[@mtbkid9951]

Yup

[@pyrofytr1]

Back 20 years ago we would go down to the river and cross at the old coffer dam. The river was going through a tunnel because of the proposed Auburn Dam. We would cross and go up to Cool to the Olmsted Loop and then come back. Cardiac was a bitch to climb. The horses had worn a deep groove. Our pedals would hit the sides of the groove.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I was thinking about trying to cross right down by the river there. It's to bad they don't have the dam any more so that could still be done. I would like to see a way to ride all the way around the lake without having to go on any roads. I don't think a lot would need to be done to make a MTB trail all the way around. Just a place to cross the river and open up the non bike trails to bikes and it would be pretty much ready to go. Not to sure how to get from Cool to Darrington trail though.

[@jacobkoder4903]

Ok. So, you got the techy first third. The middle third is also techy (starts where you dropped to the road). The last third (the fun part) you just missed as you came down the long exposed trail after the overlook and doubled back. You'd continue straight to join it. You can hit all of it together if you just stay right like you mentioned. It's a good challenge and pays off with fun at the bottom. Have fun!

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Sounds like I need to go back and do the it the proper way. Someone just recently told me that bikes shouldn't be on that trail. I hope that's not true. I would like to do a video again.

[@jacobkoder4903]

@@mtbingadventures1551 they may be right, but I've looked for a sign numerous times and never seen one. I've been riding it for 2-3 years.

[@oliverashford1796]

I love the videos !

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate the comment

[@iantomas5556]

Rode this canal this morning with my gf for her first mtb ride. I usually use it to access the side trails to get down to Oregon and China bars. Ran into a grumpy lady who was adamant about telling us the canal is not a bike trail. We are nice and always yield to everyone else, hikers, bikers and especially equestrians. She was literally scolding us after we came to a full stop off to the side so she could pass. Been riding this canal for almost 20 years now and it's great for beginners trying to build strength and for accessing some cool downhill trails but every once in a while I come accross someone who absolutely loathes bikers. So my question is does anyone know for sure if this trail prohibits mountain bikes? Because in 2 decades I've never seen any signage or heard of any prohibition of bikes on this trail.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

That's too bad. I've always thought it was bike legal. I've ride it several times and never had a problem. Seems like a great trail for beginners and just get some fresh air. I took my daughter on her first MTB ride on that trail. It would be great to know the answer. They should post signs saying no bikes if that is the case. If I hear anything I'll let you know.

[@iantomas5556]

@@mtbingadventures1551 yeah kinda left a sour taste in my mouth. I grew up here and I always take beginners and kids on it because it's perfect for that. I understand where those people are coming from because I have encountered rude bikers while hiking it but I just move to the side and continue on. I know there has been a little controversy over increased bike traffic since the bike park got put in but most of the time people are super friendly and even apologetic for making me stop my ride to yield to them. I ride it almost every day as a warm up before I hit cardiac hill and cardiac bypass and slmost never have any issues, plus I see people riding out there all the time. There is signage prohibiting dirt bikes lol really the only reason I would stop riding it is if it will cause trouble for the bike park. Anyways, cool channel friend! If you're ever in auburn and need a trail buddy feel free to hit me up! I guess we may have to just stick to culvert trail aw darn! 🤣

[@mtbingadventures1551]

@@iantomas5556 yeah, it's never a good feeling to have someone act like that. No need for it at all. If I find a source verifying that bikes are OK on those trails. I'll be sure to share it so all you'll have to do is show it to them and they can't say anything else. Hopefully the rules do allow bikes.

[@fatsquiirel]

do you just use your phone to record on strava or a smartwatch?

[@mtbingadventures1551]

I just use my phone. I probably will get a smartwatch one day when I have a bit more money.

[@sstyxy]

I live on the canal lol im right next to cardiac

[@mtbingadventures1551]

That is a really neat place. The canal is really fun to explore and some pretty great views in that area