Tehachapi Greenbelt Ride

Overview

To access this ride, start at Meadowbrook Park and head north on the paved Freedom Trail until it ends. Go through the opening in the fence on the left and travel north along the railroad tracks. This section can be roughed up if train machinery has been operating in the area. Also, be prepared for the last dip, as it's a bit of an off-camber turn.<br><br>This left-hand departure from the tracks (Singletrack to Pipes) is fast and flowing as you keep descending to Hans Rey. This is a popular section so be on the lookout for other users. <br><br>Ahead, keep left at the split to ride Hans Rey. This is one of the most beautiful trails in the area and the seasonal creek, mature oak canopy, and frequent wildlife sightings make it a real winner! All too soon, the singletrack gives way to a road-trace that heads to the Tom Sawyer Loop.<br><br>The loop around the lake can be ridden in either direction and it's a nice way to add some singletrack mileage. Beware that the lake can be a bit smelly if the water level is low and you're likely to encounter equestrian riders here. <br><br>When you've completed a lap around the water, head back the way you came and take a left before the first house. Head north on Bald Mountain Drive then keep straight on the road-trace, keep heading straight onto Watson Place and veer left at the end of the cul-de-sac.<br><br>Across the next road you'll find two trails. Take the left option over dips and climbs to Marigold Ave. Keep heading north for a little ways before making a right on Sycamore Drive. At the next intersection turn right, away from Quail Canyon Road, and get ready for another fast section of singletrack on Rattlesnake Downhill that soon connects to Brite Creek Wash.<br><br>Brite Creek Wash features a pleasant road that casually winds at the bottom of a small valley as it heads to Nar Sprint and then to Singletrack to Pipe. If you want to maximize your riding, turn left onto Nar Sprint and descend till the end. From there, make your way back and turn toward Singletrack to Pipe

Trail Stats

Photos

View from Tom Sawyer Lake looking west.

View from Tom Sawyer Lake looking west.

Leaves covering the Hans Rey segment of trail in the Greenbelt

Leaves covering the Hans Rey segment of trail in the Greenbelt

Great spot to take pics of trains at the bottom of the Freedom Trail at Meadowbrook Park in Tehachapi.

Great spot to take pics of trains at the bottom of the Freedom Trail at Meadowbrook Park in Tehachapi.

View from a nearby highpoint, just past the end of the trail.

View from a nearby highpoint, just past the end of the trail.

Up towards rattlesnake climb

Up towards rattlesnake climb

Narrow bridge crossing swampy bog at the end of Mateo's Trail

Narrow bridge crossing swampy bog at the end of Mateo's Trail

The end of the Hans Rey trail segment

The end of the Hans Rey trail segment

Middle of the trail.

Middle of the trail.

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