XC Ride: Springtime Backbone Trail, Los Angeles CA

[@coriklocek1841]

Alright, this video did it, I'm buying a mountain bike at work on Tuesday. Thanks for the new hobby! I love your videos!

[@bengoyette]

+Cori Klocek Yesss! You're now one of us!! :) Have fun out there

[@coriklocek1841]

+Ben Goyette Will do! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@LagoTech]

Nice run and clean trail! I live in the south of France and our trails are filled of rocks... Keep up the good work.

[@metalslug26]

Ill be out there this cold morming. This section of Backbone, since it runs into Ventura County but splits in parts is the one that starts on Reseda Blvd. Off the 101 FWY head south on Reseda Blvd passing Ventura Blvd and drive all the way up. There's two trails there, the first is Caballero Trail and driving further up will be the Reseda Blvd entrance to the Mohalland fire road trail.

[@bengoyette]

How was it?

[@metalslug26]

@@bengoyetteIt was still dry, finished a bit before it started to rain. Also went again on Sunday when there was a brief period of no rain. But only went to the Foundation which is a bit past the Backbone trail enterence. One of the best trails to ride post rain.

[@alexander_feather]

I live in socal and I forgot how beautiful it is in the spring. This just makes me want to work even harder on my endurance.

[@drumsxo]

Awesome video, man! This trail is going on my list of trails to ride in my lifetime. :D

[@yasaipicles6295]

well damn, ive been riding the main trails there for a while always passing the hub. never thought there was a cool trail leading on to the side... must try it now.

[@stephenboodram1439]

Nice! Prob still doesnt do justice tonl how fast you're bookin it.

[@marcelomassarella1]

Ooh very nice Ben, this track is very difficult, you are a big biker. Marcelo Massarella (Mark Massarella) from Brasil

[@danrashtizadeh1]

What's the most beautiful scenic trail in SAN FERNANDO VALLEY? LOS ANGELS?

[@Tigerbreave]

que lugar tan padre. que velocidad alcanzaste? después subes nuevamente hasta donde saliste?

[@bengoyette]

+F BraCor It's a loop

[@Tigerbreave]

Excelente! Gran trabajo. Saludos desde la Ciudad de México. Forza!!

[@danitzagonzalez9423]

That speed! 👍

[@area51xi]

Why you shouldn't hike with noise cancelling headphones.

[@WyattFunk96]

So weird that there’s that many people out on trails with headphones in.. 😑

[@Maxgaldamez92]

where did you park and how long was the climb i want to hit this trail on friday

[@bengoyette]

You could either park at Will Rogers Park or Sullivan Canyon. Here's the ride map: www.strava.com/activities/242447897

[@benbilbrey749]

You made me kind of nervous going that fast on such a thin trail. 😅😂

[@bengoyette]

🤣 that bike just wanted to go so fast

[@ctmtb27]

Sorry sorry sorry, I've asked this like twice before and this time I'll screen shot your reply, I promise, but what are the settings you use on your GoPro? I'll never ask again, swear

[@bengoyette]

+Jack Cromwell Haha, no worries, it's on this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4q3oHeqrc1rjqc

[@ctmtb27]

+Ben Goyette thanks bud

[@mikesadventures1597]

Outstanding . I was at the trail head at 6;30 pm on 10-21-17 . As the sun was setting thinking , I should wate for anther day and not try a new trail . as I would be in there in the dark and with no moon. But I had my new night ridder 3600 lums and my head lamp . and having heard about this trail for years and with about 6 miles of trail how bad can it be. As I could always turn around . with years of outdoors experience . So I went for it. Go big or go home. But a few miles into it I thought turn around . it got spooky . I kept looking at my G P S saying where is sunset blvd . the trail seem to keep going and going . it was assome ride not as fast as this video . but soooooo much fun.

[@bengoyette]

Haha that sounds awesome at night! The mountain lions are roaming :D

[@chickenceiling]

good for beginner?

[@bengoyette]

Yes. There isn't much exposure and it's not too steep

[@chickenceiling]

@@bengoyette Thanks!

[@gravitygabri3l]

@@bengoyette Looks like theres crazy exposure on some sections

[@bengoyette]

Intense Extremities I know... But it’s just a few sections. We never heard back from @chickenceiling, I hope he made it unscathed

[@chickenceiling]

@@bengoyette haha, I haven't hit this trail yet. Mind sharing where the trailhead starts?

[@TheSkyViking]

What section of Backbone is this?

[@bengoyette]

+Dane Helvig Near Santa Monica, between The Hub and Will Rogers. There's a link to the segment map in the video description if you want to check it out.

[@luisafonsorocha1005]

nice singles :)