Longest Downhill Blue Trail in SoCal: Lower Monroe | Mountain Biking California

Lower Monroe Truck trail offers one of the longest descents in SoCal with some of the best views you're going to see on any trail. Whether you're climbing the six miles to the top or blasting back downhill, it's a fast descent with epic views the entire ride.
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[@IggyEGuana]

Thank you for this video. My friends and I did this trail today. It was a blast. But the bottom is all creek right now. We all got our feet soaked. At least now I know how to ride through a creek. And those appreciation stations were very nice. Descent was awesome with hero dirt.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

So hyped you guys had a rad ride! ✔️

[@johnc.4025]

Oh my Tony just watched this video and my wife and I were laughing are assess off with the commentary about the freaky guy staring at you 😂 Classic!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Haha that's awesome - I was crapping my pants at the time, but I knew I'd look back on it laughing. ;)

[@19mozart67]

Nice video...great memories from that trail from when I used to live in that area....thanks!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Appreciate that - thanks Gus!

[@emraiders81]

I've done this ride a few times. Climb is a kick in the ass but worth it.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Exactly. By the time you start the descent you forget all about the grind it took to get up the damn thing. ;)

[@johnmurphy4989]

Thanks for sharing, I've never heard of this trail. Looks nice.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks for watching Josh. 👍🏼

[@randyhou8522]

Tony, I rode this trail this past Wednesday. That's right, the day after the epic 5 day rainstorm. Another one of my bright ideas. The bottom of the trail was completely washed out, and there were about 8 stream crossings before I got above the water. The steeper parts of the trail were super rutted out. I think the rain took the trail from a blue to black in some parts. But I got to the top, and rediculously beautiful snow-capped mountains as a reward. And the downhill was super fun, navigating all the ruts. Thanks for the good work bro, keep it up!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Wow the rain really switched things up over there you're the second person that commented on it this week. Glad you had a sick descent though!

[@danielmedina_mandown_mtb6363]

I see you are ripping on those new tires 🔥🤘

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks Daniel - I’m really liking the new setup.

[@wallacedavidg]

This is a great ride. Not too hard going up and super fun going down. The road is Glendora Mountain Road and it is a super road bike ride. LMTT was a forest service road allowing access to a mine back in the 1930s. The forest has reclaimed most of the truck trail to make it a wide 'single track' trail below the fire road.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Good to know David. Appreciate the insight. 👌🏼

[@rufinrl02]

way to go! I always enjoy watching your video.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Appreciate you watching and thank you Rufin!

[@rufinrl02]

@@TheOutsiderMTB Oh thanks to you.. you inspired me to go out there and see other trails.

[@2wheelfish]

Just found this video. Two things - One, thanks for showing me a new trail, I don't get up there that often, but would totally like to just get away and ride this. Second, very few would pull out a song from Lonesome Crow, one of my favorite albums. Watching this video was a little surreal as I probably would have that song in my head while descending as well. Awesome, keep up the great content.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Glad you enjoyed it! Love that!

[@JasonFuhst_1]

I was just about to recommend you check this trail out! It's one of my favorite local trails, although I'm guilty of usually shuttling it while I'm working on my fitness. I did the ride up last weekend for the first time on my ebike and had a blast. Great video, per usual!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks Jason! I try to do this ride once a month. Good stuff. 👌🏼

[@nivdavid177]

like your jeffsy and the music is great!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

👊

[@tristanmayberry9142]

Thanks for your videos . Lower Monroe trail was an awesome ride. Nice work out. Awesome down hill. 6 miles up 6 miles down. Not very many people on weekdays.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Right on!

[@silverbackK9]

I am new to SoCal - love your videos and all the information about the ride.. Thanks

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Welcome aboard!

[@CraigSotelo]

Gotta get you out to Greer Ranch Murrieta you’ll love that place 🤘🏻

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Been there once - it was sick! I'll be back there soon. ;)

[@shaneduffy4853]

Great videos - that phone gets left behind a lot 🤣

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks Shane - yep!

[@richardfernandez3604]

Those views were too nice today🙌🏽🤙🏽

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

👍

[@Humco_ND2]

Glad to see this Trail finally uploaded! This is my local Trail, I live four miles away.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

I remember you asking about this one! You're in a rad location.;)

[@elijah1833]

Great video. Might have to ride this weekend while vising LA.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thank you Elijah! It’s a good one man. 👍🏼

[@felix-ve8jk]

That guy staring at you at the bottom lives there. I see him and others always camping there.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

So I was riding in his house. Haha. Good to know TT. 👌🏼

[@TheBikingViking]

Just rode this over the weekend. The trail was very washed out and had huge ruts on the second half. Still a blast to ride!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

We must have just missed you - this was filmed this past Saturday!

[@aaronk503]

Loving the channel, I've been riding the same loop with the same trails at Santiago Oaks for quite a while now, and seeing your most recent video there made me go out today and check out something different from what I normally ride. Keep up the great work, you should try and make it out to Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park when you can! Its truly another rad place in the SoCal area!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Love hearing that Aaron! I go to Aliso here and there. Really fun with some serious trails. I’m planning on making a vid there soon! 👊🏼

[@senorrobbie]

Sick! Definitely going to check out soon.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

There you go!

[@mellissanash7517]

These trail guides are great and it be cool to see some trail guides for the LA, Riverside & Ventura trails pls.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

👍

[@071086]

My personal favorite trail in SoCal. Noice!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

A hidden gem. 🔥

[@RideWithGravity]

Dude, that was me! I was just nervous & shy! 😅

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Haha - dude next time say what’s up!! 😉🙋🏻‍♂️

[@kevincarranza8680]

I need to learn how to use my brakes like you do... wait . You don’t! 🤘🏽 sick riding!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Haha thanks Kevin! 😉

[@scottlambeth4871]

Try riding the chino hills loop. It can be 20 or 10 mile ride. It would be awesome for you to ride it!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

On my list Scott! I've been waiting to get back in there for the cooler weather and when everything turns green. Love those grassy hills with the singletrack! ;)

[@GoneNoMad]

Great return ride! Was it me, or did you ride better when the music was subtly added into the background? ;) Nice edit. SoCal riding is so foreign to me after riding Santa Cruz. It ALL looks so fast and every corner looks like wash out city. I've been riding 2.6 front and 2.5 rear on 30mm rims all summer and love the extra traction. Looks like you dug the added grip as well. Thanks again for the effort. We DO appreciate the time that you put in.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Haha - I think you're on to something with the music. ;) And yup - I had to learn how to ride down here in SoCal. Everything is loose and washed out, which at first was scary, but after putting in so many hours it's just part of the ride. It recently rained down here though, so the trails are the best they've been all year. Thanks again GoneNoMad!

[@MrJGBX1]

Thanks for the video. Been wanting to hit this one . notice some other videos they start down on Colby trail off Lorraine then ride up to the road to where u parked. Thinking I might start from where u parked as well. Oh and must point out Love for the Appreciation Stations Is a MUST ! Appreciate your videos Thanks Bruh

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Yup - there are a couple options to parking. Be careful where I parked though. I learned after there are some homeless that live in that area. That might have been where the freaky dude lives. Thanks!

[@TristanBastidas]

i thought dogs were barking outside my house with that intro

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Haha - My dog Pip thought the same thing. 😉

[@mikesavicky503]

Great video! Is the “appreciation station” sound from Zelda 64? It sounds familiar 😁

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Damn right it is. Good call Mike! Thanks for being a part of the channel buddy. 😉

[@mikesavicky503]

Man that’s awesome! Looking forward to more videos 👍

[@sflo236]

Sick vids buddy. Lemme know if you you’re ever down for a ride. Love to hit Mt Wilson or Palm Cyn w/ ya. Keep shredding 🤘🏽

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks and appreciate you tuning in. Solid invite too. 👍🏼

[@johnc.4025]

sflo236 I’m up for a Mt Wilson ride someday. Used to do it all the time years ago. 👍🏽

[@recipehacker9752]

Yep, us too. Wilson’s our thing. Someone call out day/time/place and let’s do this thing . Remember, up is the new down :)

[@photographer7]

Hey man. I just want to thank you for sharing all these great videos. I think they're the best of all the mtb videos on youtube. You do a great job of editing so that we get a feel for a trail without having to go on the entire ride. One suggestion is to include some commentary on your use of brakes on downhills - because it looks like you don't use 'em! How do you maintain control?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Glad you like them! Haha Believe me I use them. Thanks for saying that.

[@solid45]

This is my local trail. The bottom riverbed section has changed a bit due to the amount of rain we had last winter. There are a few water crossings that you'll have to get off and step across while holding your bike, but we'll fix those just a soon as the water level subsides a bit more. We did some work filling ruts, clearing drains and creating water bars to help prevent new ruts. It's a bit overgrown from the rainfall, but it's still one of the most fun trails in the SGV. Way better than Marshall😉

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Good to know and thanks for the feedback. Appreciate that. And thanks for tuning in ! 👌

[@StudBar]

Bro those random rural pull out spots are where dudes go to hook up in the bushes.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Geez. I was just parked in the lot by the trail head. Rural pull outs are the new rest stops? Haha. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@A2ndgaze]

Home town trails are the best

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Lucky to have home town trails like this. 👌🏼😉

[@A2ndgaze]

@@TheOutsiderMTB I know but there arent any bike parks close

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Skypark? Where do you live?

[@joshuakotani3829]

Hey man, love all the videos you post. I'm a roadie adding in some mtb experience so being able to see all the local trails you post has been a big help. I noticed you don't ride with a computer. Is there any particular reason why?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Welcome to the channel. I just use Strava I don’t think I have a need for a computer.

[@TheLAKERSareGodsTeam]

When are you going to ride Telegraph Canyon at Chino Hills State Park? 26 miles round-trip, I rode it in November and it killed me!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

I have a chino hills ride on the channel. Check out the super bloom vid.👍

[@shaune3]

Sick ride! Do you ever make it up to central California for any rides?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Sure do. I love it up there and am planning to get back up there soon. Check out this Los Osos ride I had a blast on: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGKtZYeGf8yIgsU

[@dannysvideos2866]

Great video. Is there parking up top for a shuttle or have to get dropped off?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

There’s a turn around but not sure for parking. Definitely drop off though.

[@LarryRichelli]

Can you please point me to some blue trails closer to Palm Springs. Thanks

[@rodpascua6]

Hey buddy. What do you do when a wild animal chases you on one of these trails. I want to start riding but kinda anxious about that. And I’m not talking about guys like that freaky guy near your car. Lol

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Haha - That's never happened to me. They're more scared of you them you of them. If it happens, yell and get big.

[@enduser178]

Thank you, super freak 👍

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Exactly. 👍🏼

[@MAJJJJJJ]

I would like to know what bike your ridding and what kind of components and cranks set . how many gears and the cog set on your rear wheel what are the tooth ranges like a 13-32 or what? It would be great to know

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Check out my new bike day videos.👍

[@Tedroy]

Good music!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks Ted! 🤘🏼

[@88privatepolicy]

Great content ! Is the road where you park the same road you would use to shuttle to the top of the trail?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Yes, it is! Thanks!

[@abmvt]

Just moved to Glendora and got a new Roscoe 7 that needs to have its cherry popped Where did you park and put in I’m all about the climb

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Hot those links under the vid. 👍

[@abmvt]

The Outsider MTB so right next to the Dalton turn off ? I was just there riding last night I thought it was further up ? It’s 2 mile from my front door lol

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

@@abmvt I park at the bottom where the trail head is - there are some dirt lots along the street.

[@abmvt]

The Outsider MTB I just need to find the trail head I took one off dalton road that send me head first into a boulder garden and creek it’s was nasty ... I’m to old heal broken bones lol . I subbed your channel gonna look for some scenic light rides to get my skills back been 15 years since I used to thrash about

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Trailforks has it. It’s on the right side of the road next to the parking lot.

[@Frost-n-Criss]

Just did this yesterday, up and down 7.5 miles each way because the gate was closed

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

That’s a big climb for a big descent. 👊

[@Frost-n-Criss]

@@TheOutsiderMTB It was fun but really overgrown lol

[@shortydancer]

Beginner here. Is there any danger of someone coming from the opposite direction? Or are these trails one way only?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Both ways so you just have to be careful or put a bell on your bars as you descend.

[@malakangel9322]

Hi tony im learning a lot from your vids. I am a novice biker, im curious how much tire pressure i need for these kind of trails? Thank you

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Depends on your weight and preference but I'm doing high 20's. Less when it's dry and loose.

[@malakangel9322]

The Outsider MTB thank you tony. Is it in psi :) ? Thank u for your quick response!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Yup!

[@garyindiana2127]

🎶Jump Off a Building Kerry Getz is where you've heard it before😁

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

A great flick. Kerry is a friend. ✔️👊

[@markburleson7546]

What’s the tune during the first half of the descent?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

"I'm going mad" by The Scorpions. Solid tune!

[@tizben]

Is the descent the same way you went up?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Yup. Exactly. ✔️

[@masterofnone1481]

Probably planning on breaking in to cars

[@smtennant]

Would you suggest riding up GMR on the pavement and then shred down to avoid the down hill riders?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Not as fun. Also there’s not a lot of dh riders on this trail. You can shuttle it with a buddy a couple times though.

[@raulrodarte9553]

Where's the drop off point..lower Monroe?

[@d3extreme]

do you wear a full face helmet ever?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

I do at bike parks, but ok the trails not so much. I’ve got a Fox Pro Frame FF. 👌🏼

[@Antweak83]

What's the total downhill time?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

I’d say about 30 minutes back to the car including the bottom section. Pretty solid descent.

[@Antweak83]

@@TheOutsiderMTB I'm definitely riding this very soon. Looks really flowy. Thanks for the upload.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Great to hear - it's worth the descent. ;)

[@RyanPhung725]

Is there parking at the top?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Not sure but maybe. I know there’s a pull off.

[@bryanduran1474]

How many miles up did you do?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

About 6.

[@bryanduran1474]

@@TheOutsiderMTB cool, Your videos are dope! Keep it up

[@DuhVibehunter]

that guy was #methingaround. siccck

[@frankramirez4818]

Maybe the guy staring at you wanted to take your car?

[@recipehacker9752]

Help me find my brother, who responds to nickname ‘Little Sqwatch.’ He is known by his habit of stripping near trailheads whenever he sees something he wants to eat. Oh, and he has an aversion to smartphones.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

I think I might have seen him Lynn.

[@joshwalewis6942]

yo man that "weird freaky dude" was actually me I don't like you talking about me like that...that was honestly pretty disrespectful to me man I didn't steal your phone because i thought you were cool

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Haha - turns out I’m not that cool. Thanks for watching Josh. 😉

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

The dreaded thumbs down. 😉

[@oswaldoa7128]

I do this trail at least ones a month. You park where I park.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Me too Oswaldo. 👌🏼