15.6 hr
Overview
This ride features the Santa Ana River Trail (SART) almost in it's entirety. Starting at South Fork Campground, you'll follow the Santa Ana River trail from South Fork to Glass Road, then Santa Ana River Trail (SART) 2E03: Glass Road to Middle Control Road, where you'll climb up to Angelus Oaks on Middle Control Road before heading up Thomas Hunting Grounds Road (1N12) to Santa Ana River Trail (SART) 2E03: Thomas Hunting Grounds Section followed by another section of the Thomas Hunting Grounds Road (1N12) to the gate at Morton Ridge Road (1S13). <br><br>Ride uphill past the gate to do the whole route, keep going downhill past the gate to opt out of the final section of singletrack. It is between one and two hours from the gate to the end of the ride if you choose to complete the route. Pay attention to the time! <br><br>After a tough climb up to Morton Peak, more technical, exposed singletrack awaits to take you down the hill on Santa Ana River Trail (SART) 2E03: Morton Peak Section and into Mentone/Redlands where you'll finish at local brewery Hangar 24.<br><br>NOTE: When you reach the end of the Santa Ana River Trail (SART) 2E03: Morton Peak Section you'll take a right on Front Line Truck Road. Look for a small trail off to the left after climbing a hill to continue on the route shown here. OR if you prefer something less technical, continue on Front Line Road. <br><br>At your next option, take a LEFT towards Emerald Ave. Follow Emerald Ave to the gate where you'll meet up with the mapped route again. <br><br>The trail is exposed in many sections, so ride within your limits!
Trail Stats
57.8 km
716 m
1953 m
475 m
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Photos
there it is... the trail.
there it is... the trail.
andy meadors riding, ohh my.
andy meadors riding, ohh my.
Mill Creek Bridge at Sunset.
Mill Creek Bridge at Sunset.
Waterfall off rocks
Waterfall off rocks
3rd Creek Crossing. Requires god control down a step bank to the narrow log bridge
3rd Creek Crossing. Requires god control down a step bank to the narrow log bridge
First Creek. Easy ride across. Nice spot to stop for a break.
First Creek. Easy ride across. Nice spot to stop for a break.
beautiful bliss - andy meadors
beautiful bliss - andy meadors
Some of the trail has a fair amount of exposure.
Some of the trail has a fair amount of exposure.
Looking down valley from Santa Ana River Trail
Looking down valley from Santa Ana River Trail
Looking back down Morton Peak Rd and to Mill Creek Valley.
Looking back down Morton Peak Rd and to Mill Creek Valley.
Climbing Morton Peak
Climbing Morton Peak
Tidy bridge crossing between switchbacks.
Tidy bridge crossing between switchbacks.
Nice view before diving back into the forest.
Nice view before diving back into the forest.
A waterfall on the Santa Ana River Trail ride. Next to fire road near Angelus Oaks.
A waterfall on the Santa Ana River Trail ride. Next to fire road near Angelus Oaks.