How To Ride Laguna's Least Ridden Trail & Why You Should

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[@bobbyj0708]

Rattlesnake is one of my favorite trails. I've seen a couple guys get airlifted out after crashes. My buddy from Arizona crashed at the very bottom crashed and broke a couple ribs but gutted out the remainder of the ride. I moved away ten years ago so it's been a while but when we got to the bottom of the fire road after Rattlesnake we'd head through the paved parking lot, take a left on a short fire road and then take the steep singletrack (I Think I Can) that goes up the hill to the south of the way you ascended out. That climb tested your manhood. We'd also go up Poles when we were feeling really masochistic.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks for sharing!

[@xix_lurker_xix]

Stoked to hear about the SLO trip and dig the “about town” vlogs too. Your trail guide videos have helped me so much over the past few years and your other vlogs have put places like Downeyville and Sedona on my bucket list. Thanks for all the great content! PS… crushing that sketch section at rattlesnake! 🤙🏼

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks so much - appreciate that!

[@psychoholicracing837]

I haven’t ridden that in a while. Love the rock gardens. We usually just hike back up and out.

[@rando4468]

I rode Rattlesnake recently and had forgotten how long the uphill ride back to my cars was. I love it but a big commitment for the ride back. Nice job!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

True!

[@thecyclepath-blogger1953]

Attacking the chunk and philosophy on the fly... Is there nothing this man can't do? Great stuff

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Hahah cheers!

[@rando4468]

Singletrack is always more fun than Fire roads. Good choice!

[@scottc9641]

One of my favorite Laguna trails, definitely worth it. I take Ticketron on the way back to break up the climb. More singletrack = more fun!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Right on!

[@johnalvino3977]

So rad, I think watching your descent of the technical section of Rattlesnake made me realize how good you really are on the bike. Even the alternate lines on that descent are pretty hectic and you mobbed straight through the worst ones! Really cool to watch and go pro definitely doesn't do the sections justice. I ride that zone a ton and love ticketron, super fun especially in the winter when yo can go as fast as possible, it's a great warmup trail. I really like to climb out on E Cut Across, aka I Think I Can, because then you get the climb done quick and the Moro Ridge always feels like a nicer way back then the canyon for me, maybe because you have more of a view. Then finish it off with Old Emerald or Emerald Falls maybe? Anyway, love these vids man, don't ever stop makin em, I've used them so many times before I try a new trail.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Good call and thanks for the kind words buddy! I almost did your route up I think you can, but saving those trails for another vid. Cheers! - Tony

[@mikkoholler]

Wouldn’t it be shorter to get out via No Name Ridge instead of the Moro Canyon or Ridge?

[@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5]

I rode this Rattle snake trail earlier this year and it was so overgrown I had to almost walk it! I work fairly close to SLO and one of my favorite places to ride is in Montana de Oro, Oats peak is no joke at the end even with an e-bike it's super steep over the last 1/4 mile! Slo has lots of great trails and a fun city.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Cheers!

[@abstraddic0442]

(About Town)Love to see that ! What day ? I'm doing Discovery Trail Pismo this week and may Oats speak as well, Cool . 💯👍

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Oh man I just got out to Oats yesterday!

[@pdwhtstrw]

That trail is one of the reasons I'm thinking about getting an e-bike. I like to front load the climbing and Rattlesnake doesn't work for that. You might give Turtle Ridge a shot. That's another one that is hard to work into an ideal route but it's pretty sweet.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Good idea!

[@jasonharris3873]

Makes me want to go out for a ride. Unfortunately wind is blowing 20mph today so had to skip the ride and do some work. Good to see you back out riding more often.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Cheers Jason!

[@outdoorsandiego]

Did a loop on Wednesday of old Emerald to Missing link and fenceline to Rattlesnake to TNA. 17 miles, 2600 feet of climbing, and two brutal climbs. Hard to recommend Rattlesnake considering the climb to downhill ratio, but Old Emerald should ne ridden more. Super fast and Chunky

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

👍

[@briangong007]

Looking forward to the SLO content. love the area also and planning on spending my birthday weekend there.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Sweet!!

[@mikkoholler]

Great idea to get Tickerton into the mix. Thanks for another great vid! Enjoy SLO!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks!!

[@SpokesmanMTB]

Found it very quickly on Trailforks. I'm going to be out there for one day just before the December holidays. I'm gonna try to ride here!!! Thanks for posting!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Sounds great!

[@chops0075]

That climb out is brutal! But is is a fun trail!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

True!

[@StefsMTB]

I love Oats Peak that is such a fun trail in SLO. So much flow in SLO.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Can't wait!

[@djlynamfitness]

Rode this trail last week and it was super fun. The climb out was absolutely brutal and I was cutting it pretty close to when it was getting dark. I think the climb out is worth the downhill if you have the time!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

👏

[@kevinreusch1590]

You gotta cover los penesquitos, a bit further south but fun area

[@Czar86]

Great Video Tony. Gonna be staying at one the crystal cove cottages soon. Gonna get this ride in for sure! Thanks for taking the time to walk the trail and show us the different lines…Being that you’re riding next to the ocean, would be nice for you to revisit Palos Verdes for old times sake!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks and good call!

[@MTBr-of-SoCal]

While the rock garden and chunk is great fun, unfortunately the massive climb back out is just not worth it. Good stuff as always!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks 👍

[@derekharris9883]

Cool vid Tony! Rattle snake is fun when you can shuttle and have a friend parked down in Crystal Cove to drive back to the top. Of course when finished BBQ and Beers makes it really fun!!!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Good call!

[@Conner21230]

I love your unique style of videos! I'll have to check out rattle snake sometime for sure. Keep uploading man! 👊

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks will do!

[@Dilberto88]

Love your content, bro. Keep it coming!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

🫡❤️

[@richardarabian1276]

Hey Tony, love the videos. Have you done a video on new bike park Pauma Valley La Jolla campground yet? It is similar to Greer Ramch. Also, I spoke to locals in Santa Barbara that say they have the gnarliest rock gardens.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

I will check it out - THANKS!

[@MAJJJJJJ]

Hi from mike A from LA CA. I think a trail you might like is the JPL TRAIL in Pasadena . or also named the jet prepulsion Lab trail. You start at the parking lot. Take that through a yellow gate on to a fire road . it goes through a river. With lots of water crossings then a BEATIFUL and techy river bed with a long rock garden. Then an impossible shally rocky switch back single track uphill SHITY hike a bike. I forget the rest of the trail. But its a great trail. BEATIFUL scenery. And if you want to swim there are lots of swimming holes along the way. This trail will beat you and your bike up.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Cheers Mike! I made a video there a while back, but it sounds like it's time for an update. Thanks!

[@keithdavidson8569]

Did this ride yesterday, and the recent rains really made all that chunky shit wild, can't believe how fast you ran it(was my first time) Maybe try it a little quicker next time, was just trying to not get smoked my first go

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Good stuff!!

[@emker7772]

I wandered into this same trail last week on a weekday (a few hikers only) . I love it all until I got to the cheese grader. Had to walk my ebike down some parts (skill level just not there😂). Cool trail.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Sounds great!

[@lplacido61]

Always fun to see what you post... Question for you, what kind of riding pants work for you? I see in the video there is a lot of overgrowth down in the OC. I'm hoping to come down and ride a few of the trails when I visit my brother. Be well. 👋👋

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks - right now I’m in the Tasco Scout 2. Fit great. Discount code in the link under this vid if you want to use it too. 👍

[@lplacido61]

@@TheOutsiderMTB I ordered the Scout 2 pants and just waiting to try them out hopefully over the weekend. It all depends on the trails dry out up here in the Bay Area. They do fit well and the folks over at Tasco were great wth their customer service. Thanks again! Ride safe and give the pup a belly rub too!

[@RocketMTB]

Looks like the mile in Pacifica.

[@edselbobpacer]

I like all your videos

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thank you!

[@turntabillist]

Don't E-bikes make the horrific climb out of here a non-issue? Even if you don't have an E-bike, ride the killer Rattlesnake anyway! You may suffer a bit on the climbs out but you'll be working off all that beer, pizza and burritos that you consumed earlier and will be consuming later!

[@WildMeff]

Would love to see you revisit the Eucs and West Cuesta Ridge (botanical / morning glory) in SLO for another trail guide video, that is an all time loop. Can’t remember if you did or not

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Will do! Good call!

[@WildMeff]

@@TheOutsiderMTB your initial video inspired me to ride it years ago. I did it again last year - parked at the bottom of Stenner Creek and climbed (walked ) up Shooters which was super tough - but the MG/B descent and Eucs area is so worth it, esp at sunset. Rattlesnake dh looked rowdy btw !!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

@WildMeff It was haha!

[@mellissanash7517]

Great guide. Sometimes it is just legit to be outside on a bike after long week at the desk. Boring to me is not being on a bike when I have the option to.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Well said!

[@cameronbahari]

Big Sur trip next?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Maybe!

[@womensmtbnetwork]

were any rattlesnakes seen on this trail....?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Haha not this time !

[@LoamReaper]

There are SO many better trails in that area (they all might not be legal!).

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Hah🤫

[@joshuaallswang8016]

Aren’t you too young or fit for a E bike brother?? E-bikers are usually fat or old dudes.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Nope. That’s a bad stereo type. All about having fun on bikes.

[@joshuaallswang8016]

@@TheOutsiderMTBI respect that. Me personally, I’m not getting an E-bike tell I’m 70 or physically can’t ride a normal mountain bike any more. If I can’t ride a bike up a dang hill, then I need to Man up grab my balls and keep trying tell I do. But hey! to each is own. Keep up the good work brother👍