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Open
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05/30/2020
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Trail is great for beginners. Nothing too extreme or technical. First quarter of trail was paved road. Rest was combo of dirt and loose rocks. About half way up the dirt portion, you come to an area with several different trails. The trail that leads to TV/Cell towers was open and was the path most were taking. It was narrow in places, but very manageable for two way traffic. The View from very top by the TV/Cell towers was phenomenal. Go to the end where the American flag is to get best panoramic view of Orange County and Catalina. Took a 9 year old and and and 18 year old, as well as my wife, and all had fun!
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Status:
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Open
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05/24/2020
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*5/25/20 can't add today's date for some reason.
It is a great trail for beginners and smaller SUVs that don't have those big old tires. It connects to a lot of other cool trails. Unfortunately some people were blocking one of those trails with their pick ups and wouldn't let me pass. I didn't want any trouble so I just turned back. Did the trail and back in a few hours with my tracker. Saw a lot of butterflies and even a snake! Also, on my way down, I stoped at a local diner, accidentally left the lights on while having breakfast and my battery died, luckily, there is a mechanic right across the street and we were able to jump start it.
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Author:
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Status:
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Open
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05/16/2020
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Trail was open Sunday 5/17/20, moderately busy. Was able to take the trail very easy to the end of the trail where it meets with "Main Divide - Middle Section to Saddleback - 3S04" & "3S04 - Main Divide Middle Northern Section" at what the directions call the Play Area. The Play Area around 2pm had many jeeps and 4x4 vehicles stopped for lunch and hanging out. Coming from this trail and into the play area I decided to take the second left turn gate that leads you up to the Lookout Point where the huge cell towers are for the highest point in OC. Not many shady areas once you get out of the large pine trees coming up this trail. If you're looking to stop for lunch in a nice shaded area then the Play Area is not for you. Stop early on in the section where you go through lots of trees and pines.
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Author:
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Status:
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Temporary Closure
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03/27/2020
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Author:
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Status:
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Open
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Offroaded on:
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02/01/2020
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The trail definitely has some nice views and it's pretty easy. Right before you get to the North Main Divide there is a small play area. Some trails are still closed so I took the North Main Divide to the Bedford trail which took me right to the 15 Freeway.
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Author:
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Status:
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Open
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12/21/2019
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Super easy trail. This trail is a great little afternoon or early evening trip. Nothing technical at all. It's good for the first timers or if you just installed something new and you want to see how it changed your rig. The trail itself has a few areas that you can play on but as mentioned before nothing that is technical or requiring lockers. Watch for traffic as the weekends tend to be busier and it's easy to get distracted with the views. Watch for Hikers and Mountain Bikers. Sunsets are awesome from a few different spots on the trail.
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Author:
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Status:
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Open
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12/15/2019
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Trail is open. It was pretty crowed yesterday, with lots of traffic. The trail is in good shape. We made it all the way to the top of Santiago Peak. There are some narrow spots and my 2019 Raptor definitely got some pin stripes.
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Author:
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Status:
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Temporary Closure
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11/23/2019
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Closed due to last week rain.😔
Ranger(gate keeper) said it was muddy.
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Author:
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Status:
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Open
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Offroaded on:
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11/16/2019
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Author:
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Status:
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Open
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Offroaded on:
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09/15/2019
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This the closest open trail for OC folks. Nice and easy, so you can take the whole family, with a couple fun spots at the top and several miles past the left gate to play with your rig. Today we took it to Bedford Trail, which drops you into Corona. We stopped at Tom's Farm there for lunch and a train ride with the kids.
It can get very busy with rigs, dirt bikes, mountain bikers, and hikers. Stay alert.
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Author:
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Status:
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Partially Open
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08/03/2019
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Awesome beginner trail, it's got great spots to get used to tire placement and inclines while still being easily manageable. Mistakes can happen here but mistakes won't completely wreck your rig. Also has several other trails that meet at the peak.
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Author:
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Status:
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Open
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06/15/2019
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super fun trail, first time going up there and had a blast. some steep areas but still do able with 2wd i believe. really cool views. pretty narrow trail so just be on the look out for on coming vehicles. highly recommend.
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Author:
| Official Crew |
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Status:
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Open
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Offroaded on:
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05/27/2019
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Trail is open. 2 Weeks after getting regraded, it is already starting to deteriorate! Saw a few low-clearance passenger cars on the route but the drivers and passengers looked pretty unhappy. N. Main is open to Bedford. Really enjoyed the magnificent views.
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Status:
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Open
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05/27/2019
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Gate was finally open after trying a few times. Drove up with the family just for a day drive and the trail made the drive that much better. The kids enjoy being out on the trails so when we were finally able to hit this one, we were all excited to check it out. Especially with this being in our backyard, I’d say we’ll be up here a lot more if the gates remain open. As mentioned above, the trail is very easy and mellow for a leisure drive. Even saw a minivan coming down on our way up so that should tell you something haha overall I think this is a great “beginners” trail for this wanting to get their boots in the dirt. Highly recommended.
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Status:
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Open
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05/14/2019
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Open today. Freshly graded dirt roads all the way to the top gate. Fun drive great views.
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Status:
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Open
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05/14/2019
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Maple Springs was recently graded to the point that a camry can easily make it up the mountain. Wont stay like this very long!
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Author:
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Status:
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Temporary Closure
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Offroaded on:
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05/11/2019
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Went out this morning, but it was closed. Seems like the trail actually being open is very hit or miss. Hopefully it was just because it had rained the day before, even though it was a light rain.
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Author:
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Status:
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Open
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05/10/2019
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As stated below, it is open, but they are doing a lot of work up there. Reason it was closed so long is because they were fixing potholes and grading the road as well as clearing it from the last series of storms. There are a lot of pallets and things up on Main Divide so be aware, and many of the fences have been put back after being ripped out from the fire. Stay on the trail, don't tear down any of the new fences, otherwise the FS may decide it's not worth it and close it again. Don't be that guy that ruins it for everyone!
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Author:
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Status:
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Open
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05/07/2019
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TRAIL IS OPEN!! Went up Maple Springs today to North Main with a couple others. Found that North Main is open over to Bedford Rd, so we were able to go up and over. Finally, trails open in Cleveland NF! They are working on putting back many of the guard rails to the closed areas that were ripped out by the dozers and other fire rigs during the fires, so beware of the work areas along North Main Divide. Lots of stacked rails and pallets of concrete.
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Author:
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Status:
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Temporary Closure
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03/25/2019
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Drove out today based upon the review from yesterday saying the Ranger had reported it was open but the gate was still locked.
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Author:
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Status:
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Open
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03/24/2019
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Spoke with a Ranger today out at Trabuco Canyon. The trail is “officially” open but the gate has been closed due to the amount of rain. It should be open as of now but I haven’t been up there to see if the gate has been physically opened... he was not aware if another ranger has gotten to it yet.
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Author:
| Official Crew |
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Status:
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Temporary Closure
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Offroaded on:
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03/18/2019
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Maple Springs Road (5S04)
Trabuco/Orange County
Closed
Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger.
Come on Mr. Ranger, please reopen the trail. It has been over a week since the last rain. I so want to enjoy the green trail.
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Author:
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Status:
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Temporary Closure
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Offroaded on:
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03/17/2019
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trail was closed yesterday when i went.
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Author:
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Status:
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Temporary Closure
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Offroaded on:
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03/09/2019
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Still closed. Anyone know why?
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Author:
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Status:
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Temporary Closure
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Offroaded on:
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02/28/2019
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Still closed. It’s so green!
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Author:
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Status:
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Temporary Closure
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Offroaded on:
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02/25/2019
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Still closed on the 02/25/2019
nice walk though
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Author:
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Status:
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Temporary Closure
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01/29/2019
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Rangers had the gate closed as of today. Tried to go through because of a previous review from yesterday, but the gate was definitely closed.
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Author:
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Status:
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Open
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Offroaded on:
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01/28/2019
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OPEN OPEN OPEN! As of today the trail is indeed open. The govt is up and running so it could become closed but ill be going up again on the 8th and ill give an update. The trail was busy and in decent condition despite the rain.
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Author:
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Status:
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Open
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01/16/2019
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Maple Springs was indeed open today (despite it raining for 5 days straight, but you know, govt shutdown= no money to shut the gate.) Road is extremely torn up, creek was ripping, it was flooded across the crossings on the paved portion, but we made it through. Lots of long, deep, off camber ruts, some large boulders that have fallen recently, and many areas that the hills are 'sketchy' looking at best. I think this next major rainstorm forecasted for tomorrow might do it in until the FS can clear the road. Lots of mud puddles up on Main Divide too. Overall it was fun, nice to see it a little more torn up than just the smoothly graded road it has been lately. Top end of Main Divide is closed at Santiago Peak gate, west MD is open to Bedford and beyond.
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Status:
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Open
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11/27/2018
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So awesome... amazing views and the drive was super fun... still a couple of play areas open just have to keep your eyes out.... took this up then headed across main divide to corona... will be back for sure
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Author:
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Status:
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Open
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11/20/2018
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My wife and I drove Maple Springs this evening just before sunset. It's a great drive, as always, with views of the OC and IE as well as Catalina Island off in the distance. The trail must have been graded recently because it was WAY smoother than it was just a month or two ago making for a quicker than usual trip to the summit.
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Status:
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Open
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09/27/2018
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The south entrance to Main Divide at the top of Maple Springs was still closed. Several dual sport bikes on the trail. Very very dusty.
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Status:
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Open
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09/19/2018
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The Forest Service reported Maple Springs would be open on the 15th after being closed due to the Holy Fire. It was indeed open today. Our goal was to view the damage from the Holy Fire when reaching Main Divide road. Very dusty and with its share of users including mountain bikes, dual sport motorcycles, bow hunters and an occasional Jeep.
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Author:
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Status:
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Open
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07/25/2018
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With the heat and fires I was wondering it they would close Maple Springs but the Forestry notice showed it was open. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/cleveland/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5340229. And indeed it was open. Not a sole on the trail which made it especially nice.
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Author:
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Status:
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Open
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06/28/2018
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Open obviously and started at the end of Silverado. The lower section follows the creek and was heavily oak tree'd, for a nice cool morning ride starting at 9am on a beautiful day. A thursday so hoping for light traffic. Pulled over for a couple mountain bikes going in both directions. Very dry and rocky so glad I aired down. At Play Spot 3 saw a couple apparitions in my dusty cloud and pulled over for a couple dual sport bikes who blew by in a scary race up the mountain.
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Author:
| Official Crew |
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Status:
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Open
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Offroaded on:
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01/28/2018
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Went up for a day run. I was a bit worried the gate could be closed because of the nearby santa ana winds. But the gate was open and the views were off the hook.
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Author:
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Status:
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Closed
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Offroaded on:
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01/13/2018
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Gated closed as of 1/13/18. Found out the hard way. Indian Truck Trail gate closed as well from 1/13/18.
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Author:
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Status:
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Open
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Offroaded on:
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01/07/2018
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Trip was fun roads were clear!
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Author:
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Status:
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Open
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Offroaded on:
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11/19/2017
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Trail was open with light traffic going up and coming down.
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Author:
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Status:
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Closed
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Offroaded on:
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12/13/2016
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Trail was closed with gate secured like Fort Knox.
