San Diego Beginner Mountain Bike Rides: Lake Hodges

[@timknuckles9824]

Thanks for the review, nice flow on the video and narrating. You made this ride fun, looking forward to checking it out.

[@MTBTrailReview]

My pleasure!

[@familyofnewbsmtb2066]

Thanks so much for this video. My wife, Son and I just did this trail, and watching your video before it helped so much to know where we were going and what to expect around each turn.

[@MTBTrailReview]

No worries. I'm happy it helped and you and your family had a good ride!

[@gbaca57]

Thanks for bringing up these beginner trails. Shortly after you posted the video where you broke your collarbone I had an accident on an access trail at Greer ranch and nearly broke my back. I’m still feeling some pain in my disc but it’s still healing. Seeing these videos gives me more options to go out on easier longer trails to regain my leg strength and my confidence

[@MTBTrailReview]

That's crazy. I hope you heal up quickly. That was exactly my thought process with the beginner friendly rides. I'm going to shift to more low intermediate now, and hopefully I'll be back at Greer in another month or two!

[@WillG_MTB]

nice, i've always wanted to go to hodges

[@VegasHyperAdventures]

Great Video! Thank you for your beginner videos as I am always looking for some trips my wife and I can go on and ride at the same time. Call me crazy but at the 21:54 mark to your left is that a baby bear?

[@MTBTrailReview]

My pleasure! It does kind of look like a bear.

[@VegasHyperAdventures]

@@MTBTrailReview that is awesome.....wow

[@harirao12345]

Thank you! Awesome trail for a beginner! What is the action camera you are using? GoPro?

[@MTBTrailReview]

Of course! I was using the Rylo when I filmed this one.

[@jasoncooke7849]

Thanks for the video. Used this as a preview for my wife to ride & me to run. Question: why are people parking on the street but not the little lot next to the trail?

[@MTBTrailReview]

No worries! I usually park in the big dirt lot, because it's an easy meet up spot. I'm not sure why people wouldn't park in the small lot.

[@MrGrenadeMcBoom]

I've done this one on a Cyclocross with 38c tires. It's a good "intermediate" for gravel riders.

[@MTBTrailReview]

I believe it. Just technical enough to present a challenge, but still rideable.

[@MAGAIVER]

@@MTBTrailReview that's what I like about gravel bikes, stuff that is boring on my 150mm bike can be a lot of fun if you're a bit underbiked. That place looks like it'd be a blast on a gravel bike.

[@MTBTrailReview]

@@MAGAIVER A gravel bike would probably be ideal for this ride.

[@alopez9149]

@@MTBTrailReview Cool. I have a gravel bike with 700/42. I'm gonna try it.

[@MTBTrailReview]

@@alopez9149 I think a gravel bike will do fine.

[@geemu9216]

Much appreciated!

[@MTBTrailReview]

No worries. Enjoy!

[@geemu9216]

Did parts of it today!

[@stefanbradley2466]

I took that exact rout a week ago

[@MTBTrailReview]

That's awesome. Lake Hodges has a lot of different lines to experiment with.

[@xvii177]

Same

[@WillG_MTB]

also, why is it when i press your strava link, it just takes me to my dashboard. How do i access your route on strava?

[@MTBTrailReview]

That's strange. It should take you right to the route. Try this: www.strava.com/activities/2917707672

[@WillG_MTB]

@@MTBTrailReview thank you so much, it worked. i will go there now. :)

[@stefanbradley2466]

I love lake Hodges so sick

[@xvii177]

Same

[@joshalberto4900]

would my Trek Marlin 5 do ok on this trail?

[@MTBTrailReview]

It would be fine. I had an old Specialized Rockhopper I used to ride out there.

[@houshawnlegrand51]

is there any features on these trails?

[@MTBTrailReview]

There's not anything that's purposefully built, but you can find some fun lines.

[@anthonytownsend109]

Does anyone know what street he parked on?

[@MTBTrailReview]

Here's the starting point: www.google.com/maps/place/Bernardo+Mountain+Summit+Trail+-+Access+Road/@33.0666884,-117.0701757,720m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x80dbf6a106a41429:0x9404a2e037700a82!2sLake+Hodges!3b1!8m2!3d33.0604782!4d-117.1161803!3m4!1s0x80dbf401b2a18417:0x31a01356b91e4c9e!8m2!3d33.0666884!4d-117.067987

[@anthonytownsend109]

@@MTBTrailReview thanks man!

[@withtheeye]

Thank you so much!

[@OgBlkSayn03]

Would love to ride with u hmu i live here in oceanside

[@MTBTrailReview]

Be on the lookout for the net subscriber ride. Hopefully soon!

[@OgBlkSayn03]

@@MTBTrailReview is it an email list?

[@MTBTrailReview]

@@OgBlkSayn03 No, Ill post it through the community tab on the channel once the county is allowing gatherings again.

[@waltercruz6560]

Maybe it’s just me but a cactus lined trail doesn’t seem like a good place for a beginner.

[@MTBTrailReview]

You should be fine as long as you stay on the wider trails. I take my wife (beginner) here, and she enjoys it.