Mountain Biking The Ken Burton Trail | Altadena, CA

[@secretagentLA]

Riding this in the morning for the first time. Like you, Im riding solo. I'm a solid intermediate rider. Any last minute advice? Kinda anxious after your video if I'm being honest.

[@MorganBishopp]

This was 6 or 7 years ago when I filmed this ride. At the time the trail was in pretty rough shape and didn’t see a lot of use. I’ve heard from some others over the years that it’s still not maintained. If it’s how it was when I rode it a long time ago, just be cautions, since it gets pretty remote and you’ll more than likely be the only one on the trail. Once you get down to the canyon, it dumps you out at a dried up river bed. For me, the trail briefly became a little hard to find again here. MTB Project or TrailForks is good to have just in case it’s not easy to find! Looking back on it now, it’s not a super hard trail, it’s just a little sketchy since it’s not maintained and there’s no one else out there with you. Stay safe and hope you have a good ride! PS- Bring sleeves! I remember the beginning being pretty overgrown!

[@MBHProductions]

That is a great trail. Not for a beginner as the trail really does run on the side of the mountain. Plenty of sketchy locations. It is difficult to tell how much the edge drops off when the vegetation is taller. I rode it alone a couple years ago and probably best to take plenty of water and a friend or two. When I went it was over 90 as well. Went through water fast. It is a lot of fun and when you are out there alone it is surreal. Agree, great cardio. Good stuff.

[@AntoineThisdale]

It's been on my trailforks wishlist for ever... one day... one day

[@xodanny2955]

Can you post exact coordinates because I can’t seem to find where to drive to park and start riding to find those views . Thank you

[@MorganBishopp]

I always park in this lot here! 34.19317, -118.16866

[@xodanny2955]

@@MorganBishopp thank you so much I appreciate It

[@Trailjunkie62]

Nothing wrong with sensible riding...live to ride another day👍 Don’t know how you kept your eyes on the trail with those incredible views

[@MorganBishopp]

I know! The view from the trail was gorgeous, especially after we had a bunch of rain!

[@bingbong633]

awesome vid. I plan to ride this tomorrow. Wish me luck! 😊

[@bluejaylene]

Were your scared/nervous during this hike?

[@paulargueta]

Altadena is a great place to live! Far enough to feel country but close enough to be city.

[@MorganBishopp]

100%, I always say I would love to live there, with the mountains being right there and not being too far out!

[@5492sparky]

Awesome stuff Morgan.

[@MorganBishopp]

Thank you!

[@AwB]

It seems like most trails in or near LA are super difficult. Are there any good areas for a beginner?

[@MorganBishopp]

The weird thing is I feel like there are two types of trails you get out here. trails that require a lot of leg power going up a mountain and then others that are not as strenuous, but are more technical. One of my favorite trails I did when I was starting was the trail to Brown Mountain Dam (not up the mountain, but the canyon). It has a few rocky spots, but nothing crazy at all and most importantly, it's a fun ride coming back! Victory Trailhead is another one I used to do. The trails go on for miles, but you're just in the hills, so you're not having to climb up a mountain.

[@jordanw1649]

This looks so fun! I'd love to join you. I am new to Los Angeles.

[@edgarzavala83]

reminds me of ledges in Bentonville.

[@danieldominguez8728]

I ride that area all the time, but my go to trail is El Prieto. I've been meaning to try the Ken Burton loop one of these days. Anyway, nice video maybe I'll see you up on the trail!

[@MorganBishopp]

I actually haven't done El Prieto, but it's been on my list to do! Love riding over there!

[@jimrutherford2773]

I know this area well. Mountain lion and bear country.

[@remanz1977]

I saw your channel until yesterday and I must say that you are precious and I'm following you now

[@MorganBishopp]

Thanks so much for subbing!

[@lizzypicardi]

I just did. this it was INSANE

[@MorganBishopp]

It’s so sketchy in parts!!

[@vdrivevideo]

Damn! I've been riding for years and that kind of trail makes me nervous! You're a little crazy aren't you? hahaha!!!

[@tomblack968]

Hey, I notice your bars are rolled rather far backward, or maybe it’s just the camera that makes them look like this but even so why not try adjusting your bar roll and see what position feels best for you, it could make a big difference.👍🤘

[@MorganBishopp]

Tom Black I have mine set to about 2 degrees back, just so I can get easily get over my back tire on the downhill. Makes me feel a little more secure!

[@tsiyyon5601]

Does anyone know an easy way to find people to ride with im 15 and no one from my school rides and I just started and was looking for people to ride with

[@gotdrift8]

MotoStache app called MeetUp

[@joeyfallon2441]

If you are from Missouri hmu

[@tsiyyon5601]

gotdrift8 thanks

[@tsiyyon5601]

Joey Fallon welp not from Missouri but thanks for the offer

[@Miwiz1]

I heard there’s a page on FB where people a lot of people meet and go out on rides. I don’t have fb and i ride alone too, cuz i don’t know anyone with a real Mountain Bike. It’s dangerous to be out there alone so i have prep myself even with Bear spray, just incase...

[@jaynilsson8387]

Hi Morgan, First of all, you are such a babe. I saw this video a couple months ago and I did this trail today. Got lost at the river bed at the bottom and after hiking around we finally found the red marker on the left of the canyon. We first ended up at the top of the waterfall. Please be careful riding alone, and if you need a riding partner, please hit me up. Jay Nilsson

[@MorganBishopp]

Aw, thank you! It’s a journey isn’t it?! Lol, it took me awhile to find the trail at the riverbed too and luckily there was another biker that came through that knew where he was going.

[@MTBThrumyeyez]

Great stuff!

[@MorganBishopp]

Thank you!

[@awapuhi]

Nice and scary. Are you prepared in case you have a flat tire?. You Riding alone in those trails give me the shills. 🤙

[@MorganBishopp]

Oh yeah! Especially going that far into the mountains. I don't leave without everything, haha. It's crazy how many people I've ran across that I've helped there who didn't have a pump and got a flat!

[@timar4o]

Wow, that was dangerous. I scared for you. I thought you gonna fall 😢

[@paulyh4531]

Wow tight track one slip and your done for, nice scenery thou. I Like your latest hairstyle, be careful & take care 👍

[@MorganBishopp]

Thank you!!

[@tannerjack9520]

to close to an edge for me lol I don't think i will ride that one!

[@MorganBishopp]

Definitely some exposure on that trail!