Apple Valley to Pearblossom Ride Report

liverchip · 05-02-2009, 10:16 PM

After being delayed a few hours, I wasn't sure I was going to be able to finish this one. The plan was to head out the north side of AV and loop out to Pearblossom with a return via the foothills/mountains.

First fuel stop. Time to top it off before we get started.

Just outside the CEMEX access road. Headed north from here towards Stoddard Wells Rd., past the cart track.

The powerline road just north of Dale Evans.

I know there's an access road to those towers on the other side of the hill. Another time though. Need to get moving.

I missed my turn towards Oro Grande and decided to get a shot of the river and my loyal steed.

On the powerline road headed towards Pearblossom.

Wow first water crossing. Actually water(sortof) in Sheep Creek.

Oops, wrong side of the tracks....Better get rolling before I'm ganked.

Gas stop in Pearblossom. Halfway there! No issues yet!

North of Pearblossom, following Sheep Creek. What a beautiful area! And the first incident.....Not really.....The kickstand sinks in and down she goes for a nap....She's tired.(sorry no photo of a sleeping chinabike)

Valyermo, now I've been there and done that.

A few twisties to sooth the soul.(Fun on knobbies)

And back in the dirt headed north and through the foothills.

And the obligatory wildlife photo.

Another of 3 more water crossings.

Continued:

liverchip · 05-02-2009, 10:17 PM

Continued:

Bear Valley Road west.....20 miles to go.

And back home! 139.6 miles with no issues to report.

Not a technical ride, but a good one all the same. I'll have to do this one again.

AZ200cc · 05-02-2009, 10:53 PM

AWESOME! Now that looks like a hella place to ride....Man everyone has such cool places to go.

frostbite · 05-02-2009, 11:16 PM

Nice pics.

gyjoe · 05-02-2009, 11:55 PM

Very nice, and fun to tag along via the photos.

SpudRider · 05-03-2009, 05:43 PM

Thank you, LC. It was fun riding along with you; the photos were great!

Spud

05-02-2009, 10:16 PM	#1
liverchip Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mystery Spot Posts: 1,223	Apple Valley to Pearblossom Ride Report After being delayed a few hours, I wasn't sure I was going to be able to finish this one. The plan was to head out the north side of AV and loop out to Pearblossom with a return via the foothills/mountains. First fuel stop. Time to top it off before we get started. Just outside the CEMEX access road. Headed north from here towards Stoddard Wells Rd., past the cart track. The powerline road just north of Dale Evans. I know there's an access road to those towers on the other side of the hill. Another time though. Need to get moving. I missed my turn towards Oro Grande and decided to get a shot of the river and my loyal steed. On the powerline road headed towards Pearblossom. Wow first water crossing. Actually water(sortof) in Sheep Creek. Oops, wrong side of the tracks....Better get rolling before I'm ganked. Gas stop in Pearblossom. Halfway there! No issues yet! North of Pearblossom, following Sheep Creek. What a beautiful area! And the first incident.....Not really.....The kickstand sinks in and down she goes for a nap....She's tired.(sorry no photo of a sleeping chinabike) Valyermo, now I've been there and done that. A few twisties to sooth the soul.(Fun on knobbies) And back in the dirt headed north and through the foothills. And the obligatory wildlife photo. Another of 3 more water crossings. Continued: __________________ 2009 XR650L Big Red Pig Tusk bar risers 2007 X-Moto(Jetmoto) GY250 --mods--- 15/40 sprockets UNI Pod Filter 2007 Shineray TMS 200XYi--Betsy Betsy Mods:______________________ Acerbis DHH headlight FMF Powercore pipe Uni Pod Filter
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05-02-2009, 10:17 PM	#2
liverchip Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mystery Spot Posts: 1,223	Continued: Bear Valley Road west.....20 miles to go. And back home! 139.6 miles with no issues to report. Not a technical ride, but a good one all the same. I'll have to do this one again. __________________ 2009 XR650L Big Red Pig Tusk bar risers 2007 X-Moto(Jetmoto) GY250 --mods--- 15/40 sprockets UNI Pod Filter 2007 Shineray TMS 200XYi--Betsy Betsy Mods:______________________ Acerbis DHH headlight FMF Powercore pipe Uni Pod Filter
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05-02-2009, 10:53 PM	#3
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	AWESOME! Now that looks like a hella place to ride....Man everyone has such cool places to go. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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05-02-2009, 11:16 PM	#4
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	Nice pics. __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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05-02-2009, 11:55 PM	#5
gyjoe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 230	Very nice, and fun to tag along via the photos. __________________ 2006 Lifan LF200GY-5
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05-03-2009, 05:43 PM	#6
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thank you, LC. It was fun riding along with you; the photos were great! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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