Passion Trail Video Maps
Posted 1 18 2010
Bellow are links to a video trail maps of a few local rides…Elevation profiles, animated maps, DVD style menus and chapter points are included in each video map. We recommend listening to the voice over recap that is included in the first few minutes, then skipping forward using the DVD menu, or better yet mouse over the video as it playing to bring up the control panel. Click the next arrow will allow you to skip forward to the next trail change. Printable route maps are available on each video page.
Note: Depending on your connection speed there will be a slight pause at each chapter point.
Water Dog Intro (ok, not one of the maps but this will give you a quick overview.)
Water Dog Lake -- A advanced loop - Starting and ending at Carmont Drive Trail Head: Upper Creek; Finch, Chaparral, Chaparral, Berry to the lake then Lake, John Brooks' Three Sisters, across John Brooks top, Rambler, Creek. Just under 8 miles and 1,500' of elevation gain the ride is a must for any serious MTB rider.
ECdM or Skeggs Point - Year round ride suggestion. - ECdM or Skeggs point all weather loop- CM05 staying right to Blue Blossom, Gordon Mill, Crossover, Crosscut, Timber view, Manzanita, Fir, Resolution, ECdM Creek, Sierra Morena. This 10 mile loop with 2,300' of elevation gain is generally open year' round. Most people will tell you this loop feels a lot longer than the distance suggests. Note: This was shot early morning in winter so the footage going down Blue Blossom is a bit dark
Purisima Creek - great for the conditioned beginner - Just under 10 miles and 1,800' of elevation gain this ride gives you a long single track downhill. The down side is that the climbing is not broken up so the climb feels long to some people. Starting and ending at the Trail Head: North Ridge Trail; Whittemore Gulch Trail, Purisima Creek Trail. But take note this NOT a winter ride. Whittemore Gulch is closed seasonally.
Saratoga Gap and 6 Open space Areas! - There are 45 chapter markers that allow you to skip forward. Listen to the first few minutes of voice over. Then either use the chapter links on the main menu to view the start of each Open Space Area, skip to any of the 45 chapter markers placed at each trail junction. This is a 27 mile loop via mostly rolling hills with 3 main climbs. The Elevation gain is 4,500'
DEMO coming soon
Water Dog Kids loop, First Time MTB rider or the serious needing a spinning day - This 5 mile loop gains only 600' and is a mix of easy fire road, easy single track and road. It takes about 20 minutes for those in shape, to just over a hour for a family. Putting several loops together and spinning, it is also a great loop to loosen those racer legs of yours too. The ride starts and ends at the Lake Road Trail Head, Upper Lake single track, Saint James, Thru Fox Elementary School, Ralston Bile path, San Juan Cannon and back via the San Juan road.
We have made every attempt to be as accurate as possible - however these video trail maps are intended for general reference only. We cannot guarantee their accuracy. Always carry a map, confirm trail conditions and trail availability before you ride.
