Portuguese Bend Reserve Loop

Overview

Starting on Fossil Trail off of Forrestal Drive, climb up and over the first little mound and make a left at the "T", and veer left at the "Y" to head onto Red Tail Trail, which only goes for a few yards. <br><br>Your first fun, downhill singletrack section begins. Continue straight down Vista Trail, which becomes Dauntless Trail, then stay left to go down Cactus Trail (or stay right to go down the gnarly Dauntless Trail switchbacks). At the bottom of Cactus Trail, turn right and continue down Conqueror Trail. There is a short, steep technical section just before the dry creek crossing with a deep rut you should watch for.<br><br>Conqueror Trail will run into Klondike Canyon Trail, where you'll make a right and go up. Make a left at the next option continuing up, then left at the next "Y," heading onto the Panorama Trail singletrack. It will flatten out as you traverse over and pass another intersection with Klondike Canyon Trail. Stay to the left on Panorama Trail as you get a fun, downhill traverse section here.<br><br>Pass over the Sandbox DH Trail and continue up to Burma Fire Road, where you'll turn left. Burma Fire Road is a brutal climb to the top. At the end, ride around the gate onto the pavement and check out Del Cerro Park. You made it - enjoy the view, have a picnic, or just fill up your water. Then get ready for what you worked for, a thrilling singletrack descent. <br><br>Head back down Burma Fire Road a few feet to the singletrack entrance on the right. The entrance goes up a short hill through a very rocky section. Up on that hill is a great photo spot.<br><br>Descend the singletrack as it parallels Burma Fire Road. On a few spots your tires are mere inches from the edge. There are a few rocks and it gets slightly technical but very fun. The first singletrack will run out and force you back onto the fire road. Look for the next singletrack entrance straight ahead, the Ishibashi Trail. It's just past the water tank in the shade. <br><br>Drop down onto this fun singletrack and keep your butt off

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Photos

Burma Fire Road is all smiles.

Burma Fire Road is all smiles.

Views from Conquerer Trail

Views from Conquerer Trail

View from the Flying Mane Trail, looking down at where the Fossil Trail meets the Red Tail Trail. The Canyon View Trail is on the right.

View from the Flying Mane Trail, looking down at where the Fossil Trail meets the Red Tail Trail. The Canyon View Trail is on the right.

Looking down at Abalone Cove, just before descending the singletrack adjacent to Burma Fire Rd.

Looking down at Abalone Cove, just before descending the singletrack adjacent to Burma Fire Rd.

Beautiful views!

Beautiful views!

Great Views!

Great Views!

Fun area of the trail. Some of this is overgrown a bit.

Fun area of the trail. Some of this is overgrown a bit.

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