34 min
Overview
One of the most popular and scary trails in the Whiting area, The Luge will get your heart racing each time a turn takes you to the edge of a drop-off. Due to its popularity, unfortunately, the massive amount of braking has built up a huge number of 6"-12" dirt and rock "ledges" all along its length. So, be very careful when in attack mode, these small drops can distract you from the important job of not going off the cliff!<br><br>From the flag hill, the trail is soon on the edge of a razor edge with steep drop-offs on either side. The Luge slides down to the right side of the cliff, and for much of its length is a 3-4 foot wide half-pipe that twists, back and forth, on the edge of a sheer drop. The downward push along this snaking tube of trail is relentless. Personally, I have to take a break half-way down to give my screaming forearms a break, and to quench the fire in my aching calves and feet. The brakes are always on, and the impacts never stop.<br><br>At the bottom, the trail spills onto a paved access road. Follow this left, out to Live Oak Canyon Rd., and turn right, downhill.
Trail Stats
2.2 km
13 m
638 m
442 m
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Photos
Out riding The Luge on a demo day!
Out riding The Luge on a demo day!
Cool overlook with a flag at roughly the halfway point.
Cool overlook with a flag at roughly the halfway point.
First time on the Luge was a great ride.
First time on the Luge was a great ride.
Top
Top
Like a sled course, The Luge snakes steeply down the cliff side.
Like a sled course, The Luge snakes steeply down the cliff side.
Always a good time on The Luge
Always a good time on The Luge
Dropping into 'The Luge'.
Dropping into 'The Luge'.
Election Day at the Flags!
Election Day at the Flags!
Top of the Luge taking a breather and getting the GoPro ready for the fun ride down
Top of the Luge taking a breather and getting the GoPro ready for the fun ride down
Amazing ride
Amazing ride
My first time riding ‘The Luge’ cautiously.
My first time riding ‘The Luge’ cautiously.
The scenery from The Luge Trail. Photo by DPCAero.com
The scenery from The Luge Trail. Photo by DPCAero.com
If you made it to the Flag pole - you made it half way! Now watch out for speed on the descent and some obstacles on the descent - be careful they come up fast! Better safe then sorry!
If you made it to the Flag pole - you made it half way! Now watch out for speed on the descent and some obstacles on the descent - be careful they come up fast! Better safe then sorry!
Flag pole on the top of the Luge. Photo by DPCAero.com
Flag pole on the top of the Luge. Photo by DPCAero.com
Down the Luge. Shot by DPCAero.com
Down the Luge. Shot by DPCAero.com