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  • Blair Witch House Trail - #BlairWitchHouseTrail

    Socal - Los Angeles County - La Verne NickNames: #BlairWitchHouseTrail blair witch

    THE BLAIR WITCH TRAIL

    Take the 210 freeway east to the end at foothill blvd. continue east to Wheeler Ave. Turn left on wheeler go to the end of the street to Golden Hills Road turn right, go to the first stop sign, Stephen’s Ranch Road turn left go to the end of the road park in the dirt lot on the right,

    FROM THE PICKNIC TABLES GO NORTH ACROSS THE STREET TO THE BRIDDLE PATH, FOLLOW THE PATH IT WILL MARGE WITH THE DIRT ROAD, AT THE Y IN THE ROAD STAY TO THE LEFT AND UP THE HILL THEN STAY TO THE RIGHT, DOWN THE HILL, NEXT THERE WILL BE A SINGLE TRACK TO THE RIGHT PASS IT STAY ON THE MAIN ROAD, AT THE NEXT TURN GO LEFT UP THE HILL, ONCE AT THE TOP GO STRAIGHT ABOUT ¼ MILE LOOK TO THE LEFT FOR THE HELECOPTER PAD. STOP AND LOOK TO THE RIGHT OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THERE IS A SINGLE TRACK THEIR GO DOWN THE SINGLE TRACK TO THE BOTTOM.
    AT THIS POINT GO TO THE LEFT FOLLOW THE TRAIL DOWN AND AROUND YOU WILL COME TO A TRAIL TO THE LEFT. DON’T GO DOWN THIS TRAIL STAY TO THE RIGHT. EVERYTHING TO THE SOUTH IS PRIVATE PROPERTY!
    FOLLOW UP THE TRAIL TO THE NEXT T SECTION TURN RIGHT. FOLLOW THE TRAIL UP
    STAY ON THE MAIN TRAIL AFTER ABOUT ½ MILE FROM THIS POINT YOU WILL SEE THE HOUSE. STAY ON THE MAIN TRAIL TILL THE NEXT Y STAY TO THE LEFT THIS WILL TAKE YOU TO THE HOUSE.IF YOU GO TO THE RIGHT THIS WILL TAKE YOU TO THE TOP WHERE THERE IS A GREAT VIEW.
    HAVE A GREAT RIDE AND LEAVE EVERYTHING THE WAY YOU FOUND IT!
    RIDE ON!

    picture of the house



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    • Just Checking In

      Steve riding a cool Posted:07/02/2019

    • Just Checking In

      Steve a whatever old riding a cool from here Posted:07/02/2019

    • General Review

      Steve from SoCal Posted:08/11/2015

    • Trail UpdateHeavily Overgrown...-Rode up to the ruins of this house on Sunday, along with Zippy MacPhee and Byondo. It was a planned detour during our ride up Cobal Canyon and down through Marshall Canyon. Forgot how much of an extra climb it is - the house elevation is actually just a bit higher than the high point of Cobal.

      The trail from the helipad area up to the house is severely overgrown now. The first little section was a definite hike-a-bike, but the rest is mostly ridable. You'll be going over and through a lot of bushes. Lots of nasty thorns to scrape you as you go by - clearly part of the witch's defenses.

      We left a geocache up there for people to find (sorry if that offends you) - just go to geocaching.com and search on the map and you'll get the details.

      For those who are having trouble finding the right trail, here is a map of the route from the Stephens Ranch Rd parking lot: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3839797
      Air Mapster a 35 year old Weekend Warrior URL: Our previous ride up here, in January

      Posted:06/29/2010

    • Trail UpdateNo More Blair-I followed this trail up only to find a foundation =( I guess it was part of the fires that happened up here not to long ago. Most of the house looked like it went up in flames and was then demolished....Sad!! I was looking forward to finding a completely abandoned house.
      jdmboy909 a 27 year old Weekend Warrior riding a 2008 Cannondale Rush from Claremont, CA

      Posted:01/29/2008

    • Trail UpdateSTILL ALIVE-TRAIL IS STILL ALIVE,AND NO NUCKLE HEADS THIS TIME.STILL ROUGH AT THE TOP.
      TREE68 a 37 year old Weekend Warrior riding a KONA STINKY from LAVERNE

      Posted:03/26/2006

    • Trail UpdateThe Witch-I was up there last Saturday in the middle of the heat,The trail is in good cond and has not been graded. I don't think they will grade it.
      About 1/2 down there is a new single track on the left side that go down the ridge, it needs a little work then it will be perfect.
      The Witch was find but I paid my dues on the way up, Prison camp was steep and hot, it sucked everything out of me.
      The Witch wins again!
      Ride distance: 10 miles Elevation change:
      Singletrack=80% Dirt Road=10%
      Mr Bonk a 43 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Santa Cruz Bullit from Funtucky Ca

      Posted:09/18/2004

    • Trail UpdateHidden Trail-They graded the dirt road by the helispot so it makes it hard to spot the trail because of a mound of dirt. There is a singletrack due north from the helispot that goes up and eastward and is marked with a flag (don't know where that goes). The ST that we took was actually slightly NorthWest of the helispot. There's alot of mustard plants overgrowing the last mile of trail. Bees were numerous. Watch out for the massive crack in the trail (due to storm runoff) just above the huge concrete block in the ground.
      The downhill is fast and fun. The overgrowth can be annoying in shorts, so wear pants (also good as there are many sharp rocks).
      The house was cool, but from what I understand, its burned in the past few years. We figured they abandoned the home due to land instability and/or mudslide(s). As we can find no road leading to the house, we feel safe in our assumption. Anyone know for sure?
      Ride rating: Intermediate
      Brandon a 23 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Trek from Pomona

      Posted:05/19/2004

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch-Rode from the bottom of Marshal to the house. Alot of traffic on the lower trail, but just two of us on the witch trail. Coditions were good. TREE68/WINSTON thanks for the geo cache. Added a knew dimension to our ride. Need a better book for sign-ins. Took one left one.
      Ride rating: Novice
      Middleaged a 40 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Specialized from LaVerne

      Posted:04/22/2004

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch House Trail-Today's downpour should pack down the trail and make it nice and sticky by Saturday's ride. This should make for a fun ride from the house back to the fire camp and then down the stream crossings trail back into Marshall!

      See you at 7AM....
      Ride rating: Intermediate
      Ride distance: 10 miles Elevation change: 1,000
      Singletrack=70% Dirt Road=30%
      Closet Roadie a 51 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Specialized FSR from Upland

      Posted:04/01/2004

    • Trail UpdateJUST RIDE-WHAT THE HELL KIND OF WORD IS "FAY" ANYWAY.JUST SHUT UP
      AND RIDE.
      WEB MASTER riding a CITY TRUCK from LAVERNE CITY HALL

      Posted:03/16/2004

    • Trail UpdateThe Post Should Be This Way:-"HERE IS THE GPS CORDS FOR ANYONE WITH GPS THAT CANT FIND THE
      HOUSE. 34 09.600 N
      117 44.800 W"

      Instead of touting fay bobblehead toys and used chewing gum in a box for yall to swap.
      cache killa

      Posted:03/16/2004

    • Trail UpdateHEY DUMMY-THE POST WAS MADE SO RIDERS CAN FIND THE HOUSE THAT EVERYONE HAS BEEN LOOKING FOR.EVEN MY DH RIG HAS A GPS MOUNT ON IT.TRY HUCKING A 48 POUND RIG 30 MILES IN THE STICKS WITH ONLY A GPS TO GET OUT.THE RINCON TRAIL IS NEXT.YA SLACK JAW YOKAL.
      CLETUS a 48 year old riding a DONKEY from KANSAS

      Posted:03/15/2004

    • Trail UpdateMountain Biking...-not geocaching. Take it over there and only describe trail conditions here, not your fay geocache stashes with mini-etch-a-sketches and other stupid plush toys.

      fay plush toy riding a big ole sportrakmap from Magellan

      Posted:03/15/2004

    • Trail UpdateHis Post Is Fine-Just because you do not have then mental power to use a GPS dont give him a hard time for posting a legit post. He talked about the trails and the ride and even gave cords for the hard to find house. Just cause you don't know what to do with is no reason to bash him.
      The rest of us appreciate his post. Thanks Tree68.
      As for the butt F%$k that is not even brave enough to sign his name after his stupid inane post, you should be the one going elsewhere. And never come back.
      Mike a 23 year old Cross-Country Rider from LA

      Posted:03/15/2004

    • Trail UpdateNothing To Do With Biking-please take your geo-geek crap over to geek.com. this is a trail condition board, not your personal band geek site.

      Posted:03/15/2004

    • Trail UpdateBLAIR WITCH-STILL A GREAT RIDE.I PLACED A GEO CACHE DEDICATED TO MOUNTAIN BIKERS TODAY.FULL OF MOUNTAIN BIKE STUFF.
      GO TO GEOCACHING.COM FOR DETAILS. WE DID MARSHAL,BLAIR AND PART OF CLAREMONT ALL IN 1 RIDE TODAY.DID SOME GEOCACHING ALONG THE WAY.DROPPED 2 BOXES OFF.HERE IS THE GPS CORDS FOR ANYONE WITH GPS THAT CANT FIND THE
      HOUSE. 34 09.600 N
      117 44.800 W
      Ride rating: Intermediate
      Ride distance: 15 MILES Elevation change: 900 FT
      Singletrack=90% Dirt Road=10%
      TREE68/WINSTON a 35 year old Weekend Warrior riding a 03 KONA STINKY from LAVERNE

      Posted:03/14/2004

    • Trail UpdateThe Witch-Your about 2 to 3 miles from it at that point. it is on the Marshall side.
      e mail me and I will give better direction or I will show you a week from Sunday.
      Ride rating: Intermediate
      Mr Bonk a 42 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a too many to list

      Posted:02/23/2004

    • Trail UpdateHelp Again... Where's Blair??-Ok I have been all over the claremont/marshall canyon trails so give me some hints... if your starting in claremont and you start to the left you get to the top and there's two options to go to marshall the first left at the abandoned machine thingy or the second left after the abandoned machine thingy? I could probably get there myself if someone gave me a little direction... is it on the claremont side or marshall canyon side? I've probably been right by it & didn't even know it!!!!

      Posted:02/23/2004

    • Trail UpdateBLAIR/MARSHALL-AFTER YOUR SECOND RIDE,YOUR NEVER FORGET THE WAY.IF YOU WANT A GOOD RIDE.START AT POTATO HILL,DROP INTO CLAREMONT PARK TRAIL,THEN DOWN INTO UPPER MARSHALL,UP TO THE BURNT WITCH HOUSE,THEN A GREAT SHADED RIDE DOWN THROUGH MARSHALL CYN.LOTS OF WILDLIFE(BEAR,BOBCAT,CAYOTE,FROGS,GIANT SPIDERS)RATED THE BEST LOCAL RIDE AROUND.I DO IT 3-4 TIMES AWEEK.I HAVE NOT SEEN MR. BONK YET, BUT I KNOW HE'S ON THE TRAIL. AND IS THE BEST TO ASK FOR TRAIL INFO.
      Ride rating: Novice
      Ride distance: A FEW Elevation change: SOME
      Singletrack=90% Dirt Road=10%
      WINSTON a 35 year old Weekend Warrior riding a 03 KONA STINKY from LAVERNE

      Posted:02/22/2004

    • Trail UpdateReally-Blair witch is just an extension of Marshall Canyon.On the upper part.I'm really bad with directions so I won't even attempt it.But Mr. Bonk is the local trail leader in this area and has been riding it for a number of years.I've been there a couple of times and still manage to get lost trying to get up there.It's a fairly easy ride and you'd have to hook up with the bottom portion to really make a ride of it as I consider it to short of a ride.Now that the house is gone, it just doesn't have the same appeal to me any longer.Email for Mr. Bonk is : mrbonk1@yahoo.com
      Pain Freak from The 909

      Posted:02/21/2004

    • Trail UpdateGirls Just Wanna Have Fun.....-Hey I have been all over those trails up there, but never have I ever seen this "Witch" trail... anyone interested in being trail leader & taking me up there? (Probably other biker friends too?) We are experienced riders and will do our best to "keep up". Obviously we won't be able to ride until this weather passes, but if anyone would like to plan a ride Sunday's work best for me... any takers??

      Posted:02/20/2004

    • Trail UpdateThe Witch-In spite of the injury, I had a great time! I'll be back!

      Mr Bonk took us to the Blair Witch house last Sunday. A bit of a climb, but no too bad, considering the great view when you reach the house. We poked around for a while through the rubble (nothing left but the chimney, after the Curve fire is Sept '02. As we headed back to the bikes, I tried to convince Sam that his new custom-built Intense Tracer was mine (he wasn;t buying it! Too bad....what an awesome ride!). Maybe that's what jinxed me. The ride down from the house to the equestrian center was fast and easy. Then we took the stream crossings trail, which was a little washed out, but great fun none the less. Now I'm back in familiar territory, probably ridden this stretch 50 times. Just past the tunnel, I tried to launch off of a rock. The launch was great.....the landing? Not so hot. THUD! OTB and time for a dirt nap! My hand is feeling much better now that I picked out the bone fragment. I don't need no stinkin' doctor! Holding a fork is an accomplishment, but I can actually do it today, 60 hours later. I'll try to post a picture.
      Ride rating: Intermediate
      Ride distance: 10 miles Elevation change: 1,000
      Singletrack=80%
      Closet Roadie a 51 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Specialized FSR from Upland, CA

      Posted:02/10/2004

    • Trail UpdateThe Witch-In spite of the injury, I had a great time! I'll be back!

      Mr Bonk took us to the Blair Witch house last Sunday. A bit of a climb, but no too bad, considering the great view when you reach the house. We poked around for a while through the rubble (nothing left but the chimney, after the Curve fire is Sept '02. As we headed back to the bikes, I tried to convince Sam that his new custom-built Intense Tracer was mine (he wasn;t buying it! Too bad....what an awesome ride!). Maybe that's what jinxed me. The ride down from the house to the equestrian center was fast and easy. Then we took the stream crossings trail, which was a little washed out, but great fun none the less. Now I'm back in familiar territory, probably ridden this stretch 50 times. Just past the tunnel, I tried to launch off of a rock. The launch was great.....the landing? Not so hot. THUD! OTB and time for a dirt nap! My hand is feeling much better now that I picked out the bone fragment. I don't need no stinkin' doctor! Holding a fork is an accomplishment, but I can actually do it today, 60 hours later. I'll try to post a picture.
      Ride rating: Intermediate
      Ride distance: 10 miles Elevation change: 1,000
      Singletrack=80%
      Closet Roadie a 51 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Specialized FSR from Upland, CA

      Posted:02/10/2004

    • Trail UpdateTHE WITCH-Rode up there Sunday with Lloyd, Victor, Sam, and Mike. The other ridder had too go home and paint the house.[you faker] the trail has changed a lot since the rain, there is lots of growth in the area and since the house has burned there is little or no traffic up there. this makes a great fast downhill !!!!!!
      Lloyd was on my tail all the way down. Victor left his brains at the shop so he was taking it easy. Sam was braking in the new ride. [no scraches yet]
      Mike was a diffrent story [I think Mike had vibes from the house]on the way down Mike hit the rock just below the tunnel, he pinched flated on over the bars he goes. he must have punched the ground with his right hand hard. I have never seen a hand swell up that fast. maybe he will post photos?
      next week Web Cyn
      Ride rating: Intermediate
      Ride distance: 10.2 miles Elevation change:
      Singletrack=80%
      Mr Bonk a 42 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Santa Cruz Bullitt from Funtucky Calif

      Posted:02/10/2004

    • Trail UpdateTHE WITCH-I was up there today, She does not want anyone near the house.
      I started off late Shocktower was sick so I was on my own. After about 100 yds I noticed my rear tire was low but enough air to keep going. Have way up Burbank chain snag [all most over the bars]then down Free fall[ I have done this so many times I did not lower my seat] big mistake [I will need the night off dear!]
      down the 3 bitches no real problems, then down the new single track [hard packed big ruts] no fun really
      then the detour at the bottom of the switch backs
      it is packed now and a trail being worked in [in a few weeks this will be fun] through Bear Junction up to the Grand Cyn [the old creek trail] up up up to the road then out and up up up again and over to The Witch. droped down in to the trail [it is over grown] then the sand at the bottom. the climb up was very diffrent this time after the rains there is a few new canyons [and I do mean canyons]and everything looked diffrent [not just the fire and the rain?]went by the Clance trail it has weeds 3 feet tall. when I reached the Y the trail looked like it had been plowed but no tractor tracks around? up that trail aways there is a new canyon it is passable but you will walk it, over to were the garage use to be
      down the walk way [ I had this feeling that I was not welcome ] the trail was in bad shape and everything was dead no new growth? then I had to stop!!!!
      there is a BIG CANYON were the old bridge was! I just sat there looking at everything for a few minutes, thinking of the way it use to be.
      On the way down I went on the flying W trail [major growth and not rideable] then the steep single track that only Shocktower and I would do samething overgrown. I just cruzed down the cement block is exposed more then ever [almost over the bars again] then I almost missed the turn and I was going slow [ I know that is hard to beleive]once back in the canyon everything was back to normal I past Pain freak [he was going the other direction] with the group from Coates. I even made it all the way up the middle trail [AKA upper shearwood forest] then up past the gate [AKA yellow gate years ago it was yellow]then down Colbalt.
      Great day for a ride.
      Ride rating: Intermediate
      Ride distance: 12 miles Elevation change:
      Singletrack=20% Dirt Road=80%
      Mr Bonk a 41 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Santa Cruz Bullitt from Fontana ca

      Posted:04/06/2003

    • Trail UpdateBLAIR WITCH,BURNED OUT.-WILLIAMS FIRE TOOK THE HOUSE.I HAVE PICTURES TO E-MAIL.
      I AM GLAD TO BE ONE OF THE RIDERS TO HAVE SEEN THE HOUSE
      BEFORE THE FIRE.THERE WAS A BEAR BELOW THE HOUSE TODAY.
      I STILL CAN'T FIND THE VW. EVEN WITH THE BRUSH GONE.
      CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE IT IS?
      Ride rating: Novice
      Ride distance: 4 Elevation change:
      Singletrack=50% Dirt Road=50%
      WINSTON GOTTE a 34 year old riding a CANNONDALE JEKYL 500 from LAVERNE

      Posted:11/23/2002

    • Trail UpdateThe Witch-Was upthere this morning, great ride spent lots of time at the House or what is left.
      This place is really sometime, the more time I spend upthere the more I realize what was really upthere and it is all gone now.

      We rode the Flying W and The Clancy trail.
      Clancy has had a few landslides and is a little tuff to ride, but wait till the rains come!!!!!!!
      Ride rating: Novice
      Ride distance: 5 miles Elevation change:
      Mr Bonk a 41 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Santa Cruz Bullit from Fontana California

      Posted:10/12/2002

    • Trail UpdateTHE NEW WITCH-I seen them up there on Sunday also! I guess they don't know the story about the VW or the house.

      The trails up there will be the best the area has to offer!!!!!!

      so what did you think of the Flying W trail??
      next time you will eat ash!!!
      also the Clancey trail was saved from the fire.
      ok Clancey you need to go back up there!
      Ride rating: Intermediate
      Mr Bonk a 41 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Santa Cruz Bullit from Fontana California

      Posted:10/02/2002

    • Trail UpdateThe New Witch-Hey Mr. Bonk, where's the latest photo? I saw the coroner up near the Witch on Sunday morning. It looked like a VW went over the edge. What's the scoop?
      Ash-Rider a 42 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Ash Bucket from La Verne

      Posted:10/01/2002

    • Trail UpdateSunday @7:ooam-I will be there.
      one thing I did notice from the fire camp parking lot
      you can clearly see the Hidden Trails area.
      most people don't know there even there.
      Mr Bonk a 40 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Santa Cruz Bullit Baby from Fontana California

      Posted:09/28/2002

    • Trail UpdateToast-OK, it's official. I just got back from up there. NOTHING left but the chimney!
      Flying W a 41 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Giant - Warp from La Verne

      Posted:09/27/2002

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch Lunar Landscape?-Call it all what you will. I'm in for Sunday, Mr. Bonk. Pain Freak? Anyone else out there care to take a tour Sunday morning? How about we meet at Mills at 7:00 AM, ride up and over to the Witch...and throughout. Bring our MX goggles!!!
      Flying W a 41 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Giant - Warp from La Verne

      Posted:09/26/2002

    • Trail UpdateHey Brent-I went over Tuesday night after work and I'm not kidding I watched over 50 engines come through.There were trucks from everywhere in CA.Ventura,Fillmore,Santa Paula and even more from further away.Yeah,I know what you mean about losing a friend here.I watched as it was heading toward Claremont wilderness.A park ranger said they were going to make a stand at the park and not let it burn if at all possible.I stayed for over an hour and watched.I went by again this evening (Thursday),but really couldn't see very far up.As far as I could see it looked like everything was still okay.I was told the lower part of Marshall is also fine,but they started backfires and that took a lot of the stuff above it.I don't know about the house though.We will have to get together soon and do a ride through anything thats left open.
      Pain Freak a Cross-Country Rider riding a Renrut 02 from Fontana

      Posted:09/26/2002

    • Trail UpdateWITCH TRIAL-YEAH I WENT TO CHECK OUT THE FIRE YESTURDAY, AND I SAW A CONVOY OF AT LEAST 10 FIRE TRUCKS ON BASELINE AND MILLS (BY HOLLYWOOD VIDEO)! ITS CRAZY!
      DOUG a 28 year old riding a Trek Fuel from La Verne, California

      Posted:09/26/2002

    • Trail UpdateTHE WITCH-As I was riding home yesterday around 5pm at Mills and Baseline there was 5 fire trucks turning north on to Mills.I will be up there Sunday to take some pics.
      I can't play on Saturday so Sunday it will be.
      I fell like I have lost a good friend, I have been
      riding in this area for over 16 years never have I seen a fire like this. Maybe after this WE ALL will
      relize the great ridding area we have in our backyards.
      should we all be so lucky!!!!
      Mr Bonk a 41 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Trek 9.9 from Fontana California

      Posted:09/25/2002

    • Trail UpdateRE: NO MORE WITCH-LOLOLOLOL BEFORE AFTER PIC WOULD BE COOL! IS THE WITCH HOUSE ONE OF THE 25+ STRUCTURES THAT GOT BURNED?
      DOUG a 28 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a TREK FUEL

      Posted:09/25/2002

    • Trail UpdateGoodbye To The Witch?-Mr. Bonk: Our trip to the house last week was probably our last. After watching the "hills" burn all night last night it doesn't look good this morning. I think a before and after pic wouldn't be a bad idea. Then again, "what if" everything burned EXCEPT the house?
      Flying W a 41 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Giant Warp from La Verne

      Posted:09/24/2002

    • Trail UpdateWITCH-IS IT ME OR IS THERE MORE HORSE CRAP NOW THAN EVER?
      Peter a 28 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Trek from La Verne, California

      Posted:09/15/2002

    • Trail UpdateTHE WITCH-I was up there yesterday with Mr U and Flying W
      The trail is in great cond a little sandy in a few of the turns. we went down the Clancy trail, it was overgrown with lotta leaves on the ground.
      we did not spend too much time at the house we really
      just enjoyed the view.
      Ride rating: Novice
      Singletrack=75% Dirt Road=25%
      Mr Bonk a 40 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a TREK 9.9 from Fontana California

      Posted:09/15/2002

    • Trail UpdateOther Trails Up There-If you ride up there enough and you try out most of the trails up there, you can take a trail up to that leads up to that trail which you can see from almost anywhere. You basically have to hike-a-bike up to the top of the mountain and ride sunset ridge all the way down to the gated community, follow the main road down to the gates and you're right at golden hills and wheeler.
      Ride rating: Advanced
      Ride distance: ? Elevation change:
      Mike T. a Cross-Country Rider riding a Trek Fuel 90 Disc from La Verne

      Posted:07/19/2002

    • Trail UpdateBLAIR WITCH/KILLER BEE TRAIL-WINSTON.CRAIG & AORON. HOT UPHILL RIDE.ALOT OF MOUNTAIN
      LION DOO DOO ON THE GROUND.WHEN THE HOUSE COMES INTO
      VIEW YOU WILL GET GOOSE BUMPS.THE BRIDGE IS STILL THERE. THE PIANO IS TRASHED, BUT I WAS ABLE TO PLAY IT
      WITH A STICK,UNTIL THE BEES CAME OUT OF IT. UPSTAIRS
      WAS A MESS.WHY DID SOMEONE LEAVE EVERYTHING BEHIND.
      NOTE!! THE TOILET TANK SAID 1936 ON IT. SO THE HOUSE WAS BUILT AROUND 1940? THE DOOR LOCKS WERE FROM THE
      40'S TOO. THE PAPERS AND MAGAZINES HAD 1991 ON THEM.
      MAYBE THE LAST YEAR SOMEONE LIVED THERE.
      Ride rating: Intermediate
      Ride distance: 6 MILES Elevation change:
      Singletrack=30% Dirt Road=70%
      WINSTON GOTTE a 33 year old Weekend Warrior riding a CANNONDALE JEKYL 500 from LAVERNE CA

      Posted:06/23/2002

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch Trail-We went down this trail Saturday and it was pretty fun. There was a party going on at the ranch by the dirt road and you could smell some GOOOOOD BBQ. I like the trail except the horse crap really kind of blew it. We started off at about 8:00 PM so it was pretty exciting. We had our lights and stuff... we were kind of skeptical at parking at the dirl lot (it said it was for equestrian area or sumthin) but we parked there and we saw the LA County multi-purpose sign. It was a FUNNN trail, come down if you have time... ill be going this weekend again. SOMEONE, CLEAN THE HORSE CRAP... ESPECIALLY WHEN I WAS WALKING MY BIKE UP THE LAST HILL, I STEPPED ON TWO PEACES OF HORSE STUFF!!! BUT THE BBQ at the RANCH DID SMELL GOOD. I WANTED TO INVITE MYSELF THERE!!!
      Ride rating: Novice
      Bill a Weekend Warrior riding a Trek from La Verne, CA

      Posted:05/19/2002

    • Trail UpdateGirls Love Dirt-Cynthia, Liz and I rode up to the house on Saturday afternoon. A bit of an interesting start with the three of us getting "attention" from the boys in the probation camp. The directions were a bit confusing here and there so we took a couple of wrong turns which we had to backtrack. We made it up to the house and thought the little girl's dress hanging from the upstairs window was a bit creepy. We took the tour through the house and we wished that it was in the same condition as it was described in earlier entries from a year ago. There were no chandeliers or blair witch symbols or a VW bug. We did find the piano (in the back house), but it was so vandalized you can't play it. We saw someone's wedding photo and saw some recent letters (?) tossed about. The upstairs was a bit spooky at first since the wind was blowing and the doors were moving. Then we found the basement and saw the old refrigerator. We opened the door and found a dead body...just kidding...You didn't think we'd be dumb enough to actually open it, did you? :) It's a bit sad to think that this house must have been rather beautiful at one time before people vandalized it. It was a bit hard to figure out where these other trails were that you guys take after getting to the house so this ended up being a short ride. As a side note, it's pretty funny when you take someone (Liz) up this trail and you don't let them know in advance that there's a spooky house to explore at the end of the house. Hey...did anyone else notice that if you look closely at the picture of the house, it looks like there is a person standing on the back patio?
      Jocelyn riding a Specialized Stumpjumper (this bike rules!) from San Jose, CA

      Posted:03/05/2002

    • Trail UpdateNo Brakes-Since when did Mr Bonk use brakes on the downhill?
      Pain Freak from Fontana

      Posted:03/03/2002

    • Trail UpdateThe Night Witch-Rode there last night with Flying dub and Andy.
      What a night ride, on the way up there was two riders coming down through Marshall.
      The weather was on the cool side but not too cold, with almost a full moon! Nice climb up, we enjoyed the view at the house!
      Then we saw some lights that we could not explain that were down in the canyon.
      On the way down Flyingdub heard what he thought sounded like water running? There was no water in that area of the canyon, then Andy seen the eyes in the bushes?
      I believe the Blair Witch was watching!
      By the way on the way up I lost a brake pad so I rode all the way down with only a front brake.

      Ride rating: Novice
      Ride distance: 7 miles Elevation change:
      Mr Bonk a 40 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a To many from Rancho Cucamonga Ca USA

      Posted:03/02/2002

    • Trail UpdateC'mon, I can't be the only one riding this trail lately! Pete and I hooked up on Friday night (2-22-02) for a night ride, my first ever. Started at the bottom of Marshall Canyon and 15 minutes into the Canyon I broke my chain. Too much brute strength? (No you moron, learn how to shift!) Thanks, Pete, for the spare pin. After that we made good progress up to the fire road, left at the road that leads to the heliport. Continued west down the ST just past the heliport, right at the first "Y", right at the next "Y" and on up to the Witch!
      I swear I saw a light in one of the windows (O.K. I was spooked!) After rapping for a few minutes there we continued up the road another 300 yards or so to the end. This is "THE" view. What a night! Back down the road & the short ST to the heliport, this time staying to the right, west of the fire camp, down to the graded parking lot, down that steepish ST to the junction, left and over to the roller coaster, down that and up to the water tanks. Continued on up the "Pasture" to the ST and Southwest down through the rest of Marshall Canyon. I'm hooked! Thanks again Pete for a great ride. I highly recommend this ride to all.
      Ride rating: Intermediate
      Ride distance: 9 miles Elevation change:
      Singletrack=20% Dirt Road=80%
      Flying W a 41 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Giant Warp-DS 3 from LaVerne

      Posted:02/25/2002

    • Trail UpdateTook advantage of Presidents Day and tooled up Marshall Canyon from the bottom. A little moist today ,as a result of yesterdays showers, with a half dozen or so puddles in the trail. It's good to see that all the MTB'ers are avoiding these, 'wish I could say the same for the equestrians!
      Anyway, headed west at the Fire Road at the top of Marshall and over to the Blair Witch. It's not as spookey in the daytime (night ride anyone?) Ventured up the road past the house just to see what was up there. Yippee! The "bad boys" at the Prison/Fire Camp have cleared the ridge back down to the heliport. Great downhill for those interested. I had to walk the portion about mid-way down 'cuz I'm "Sissy-Boy." To make it interesting, take a left down the first "cleared" trail and this empties you out of the canyon at the top of the heliport. Great traction down Marshall and out!
      Ride rating: Intermediate
      Ride distance: 8 miles Elevation change:
      Singletrack=80% Dirt Road=20%
      Flying W a 41 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Giant-Warp DS3 from LaVerne

      Posted:02/18/2002

    • Trail UpdateThe Blair Witch-Rode there today with Jason, Started at Mills @7am
      colder then The Blair Witches #$@ in a brass bra.
      Conds were perfert finshed off with the Clancy trail
      after taking a short break to watch the Deers.
      cleared the the single track at the end with no dabing
      Ride rating: Expert
      Ride distance: 12miles Elevation change:
      Singletrack=30% Dirt Road=60%
      Mr Bonk a 40 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a To many from Rancho Cucamonga Ca USA

      Posted:12/15/2001

    • Trail UpdateBLAIR WITCH-Rode there today its been a long time and the witch reminded me on the Turkey ride with a flat tire.
      I was just above the house,this is the closest I have been in months!
      The trail has been cleared and is easy to find, also there is NO sign!!!!!!
      The house is trashed pretty bad,I would guess it is from the gangs that go up there [what do you think Chris?]
      The weather was great not to hot and not to cool.
      We started at Mills and went up Colbalt past the gate, down the three B's and the switch back, through Bear juction down Roller Coaster then over to Prision camp,up to the Blair Witch house then back down.
      up the dirt road, we went up Upper Shearwood Forest [the middle trail] past the gate[use to be yellow years ago]then down Cobalt.
      Great workout with Mr You
      Ride rating: Advanced
      Ride distance: 12miles Elevation change:
      Singletrack=25% Dirt Road=75%
      Mr Bonk a 40 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a trek 9.9 from Rancho Cucamonga Ca USA

      Posted:11/24/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch House-Well I found it, finally. In the strict sense, it's simply an abandon house. If it were in the city no body would pay much attention, but it's out of the way location is unique. I didn't notice any "Trail Closed" signs on the route I took. I also didn't enter the house or go beyond the out building that is pretty well trashed. I'm more curious as to its history. I will try to get some info on it. The directions are good enough to get you there. (Thanks Mr. Bonk)
      Ride rating: Intermediate
      Ride distance: 5 miles Elevation change:
      Paramedic Dude a 42 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Specialized FSR from Rancho Cucamonga

      Posted:10/08/2001

    • Trail UpdateTrail Is Closed-The trail is closed. Please don't ride closed trails unless you don't have the intelligence to be able to read the sign.
      a Cross-Country Rider

      Posted:09/20/2001

    • Trail UpdateHelp Me!!!!-I've been up to the trail twice and I can't seem to find the house. I'm really stupid and I'm not really good with directions. If anyone can help or if anyone whos been to the house could help us get there hit me up. I really want to see this house and this is frustrating me!!!! Thanks
      Ride distance: miles???? Elevation change: ??????
      Singletrack=?% Dirt Road=?% Paved Path=?% Truck Trail=?%
      a 19 year old Weekend Warrior from Azusa

      Posted:09/19/2001

    • Trail UpdateMr Bonk,I guess you had no choice but to post the picture. I do recall that I was a non-believer until I pleaded with you for two weeks not to touch anything in the house and tell you where the Piano was and the stick people were located just to prove that I went there,The first time I went scared the heck out of me because you also made me promise to go by myself,which I did on a rainy April evening.I should have known you had a good reason.You are the Man !!!!
      GtMan a 38 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Gt Mountain and Gt Road from Covina

      Posted:09/10/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch Trail-MR Gtman, I have not been on the trail in about 4 months or so.
      Iam the one who had taken the photo because nobody beleived there was a house.
      as for the dolls hanging from the chandlers???
      I have never seen them.
      every time I go there the house is a little diffrent.
      I never touch anything there.
      Ride rating: Novice
      Singletrack=10% Dirt Road=90%
      mr bonk a 40 year old Die-hard Enthusiast

      Posted:09/10/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch House Picture-Hey Mr.Bonk , I guess it was about 6 monthes ago that a couple of my friends know only as Booda and Jake and me went to the house.it was one of the great hidden trails, I find it interesting that you have allowed someone to post a picture of the house.Can anyone tell me if the dolls are still hanging from the Chandeliers.
      GtMan a 38 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Gt Mountain and Gt Road from Covina

      Posted:09/09/2001

    • Trail UpdateYeah!... What He Said!-Right on Mr. Bonk. Most equestrians dont have a problem with us so long as we are courteous to them and visa-versa. Although, There are just as many A-holio's on bikes as there are on horseback. Being an equestrian myself, I have been stormed by would-be velo-attackers in the area before, but forgave them "for they know not what they do". Question: Would he be pissed if I took a few of my friends on Morgan horses up the trail to the top? I think not. So, we have a double standard, NO?
      I believe you are correct in that the county maintains the trail up to the house. This would lead me to believe that this were not private property and is an open trail. Last time I went to the house, I had'nt seen much change. A few things had been moved around. People who do visit the house though, should consider it a privilage and leave things where they found them. Theres not alot of places that we can ride where we can actually go see something. Oh! and by the way! we all know there's another way up to the house anyway!

      Ride rating: Intermediate
      Ride distance: 4 miles Elevation change:
      Singletrack=30% Truck Trail=70%
      Clancy, Noleen/K2 crash test dummy a 40 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Morgan Show horse from Norco

      Posted:09/05/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch Trail-Just a little response to the Testy one [you know who you are]
      1 How do we know who you are?
      2 If you do own the property clean it up dude!!!
      3 The tax payers mantain the trail going to the house.
      That is how I found the trail and yes I do pay taxes.
      4 Everyone I have meet on this trail has been more then frendly.[horse back rides,hikers,mtn bikers]
      I think you just hate life in genral.
      If I viewed every horse back rider to have the same frame of mind I would hate them all!!!. But I don't you are one of two that I have run in to in the last 15 years I have been riding in this area.
      The last one was about 5 years ago and I think he was just having a bad day. [we all have had one]
      5 If you want to ride your horse in my back yard come on over!!! I even have a horse trail that lines my back yard!
      SO JUST SHARE THE TRAIL AND ENJOY LIFE IT'S WAY TO SHORT!!!!!!!
      Ride rating: Novice
      MR BONK a 40 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Trek vrx400 from Rancho cucamonga

      Posted:09/04/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch House Trail-Wow! A little testy about a few mountain bikers riding on your land. Although it seems obvious that you really dont care about the place. If it was anything but an abandoned house, I could see the problem. To tell you the truth, if you do own that house it should be taken away from you anyway. I cant believe you would even mention the fire danger when the house and the surrounding land is just a fire waiting to happen. Perhaps you should be happy that someone(bikers,hikers, horseman) are up there keeping an eye out for fire. If this is the condition you keep your backyard as you call it, Id hate to see your house.

      Posted:09/03/2001

    • Trail UpdateTHIS IS PRIVATE PROPERTY-As the signs states, "Private Property-No Trespassing", is EXACTLY what that means. All the proper authorities have been notified of the problem of bikers trespassing on the property and with the extreme fire danger, they will be called! Posting on the web to "just go around the signs" will not be tolerated. All property west of the heliport and north of Stephens Ranch Road is PRIVATE. Going inside someones house even if is is vacate is criminal trespassing. I do not ride my horses in your backyard, so don't ride your bikes in mine

      Posted:09/01/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch/O RIGHTY THEN-WOW! just go on past the NO TRESSPASSING sign and "have a good time". With this trail being in such close proximity to all the other trails the rest of us non-trespassers ride, I don't think that attitude will help our image. Why fan the flames?
      Bob a 46 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a bike on legal trails from planet earth

      Posted:06/21/2001

    • Trail UpdateThe trail was short and sweet, i'd say about 4miles total. I went with a friend and got lost, thus extending our little venture to about 10 or 11 miles, but hey the witch is supposed to mess with your mind, right! The piano is not so bad on its own but when you start to play it that's when things get spooky! You need to sit and have lunch at the dinner table to get the full affect of the house, oh and definatly go upstairs to the kids room with all the little shoes and clothes!!! I'm glad i went with a friend! Do the trail have a great time, pay very close attention to the directions and you'll be o.k.
      Ride rating: Beginner
      Ride distance: 4 miles Elevation change: steep
      Singletrack=5% Dirt Road=95%
      Mitch a 26 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Giant, Warp(DS two) from Sunland,CA

      Posted:06/20/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch Trail-What in wide world is this? A spooky adventure and a decent trail (short). This was my first time on this trail and I have a problem with the instructions. Everything was fairly detailed except for the first two, three Y's in the road. It starts with the first Y in the road, this is correct, but the second step of staying to the right and down the hill is confusing. You dont really have a choice there. The road to the left is so overgrown you miss the fact that you have made a right down the hill causing you to make a right at the third Y. I did make the the wrong turn but before I found my error I found the most intresting set of downhill trails (steep and with big air). The house is very freaky, people just dont leave that much sh*t behind. Does anyone know the story behind the it? O ya and the trespassing sign, Well lets just say that I never saw it. If anything, Its like a neighborhood whatch sign. Maybe the witch put it there.
      Ride rating: Beginner
      Ride distance: 4.0-9.0 Elevation change: spooky
      Singletrack=25% Dirt Road=70% Paved Path=5%
      Peter a 26 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Giant MCM Carbon team bike from Glendale

      Posted:06/16/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch News Flash:-5-28-01 9:30 AM. The single track that leads you to the dirt road is posted: PRIVATE PROPERTY , NO TRESPASS ! at the trail head. It is a yellow sign on a poll about 10 yards in. You can see it from the helicopter pad. This was a good trail, short but sweet. Goodby Blair Witch You where Fast,& Creepy.
      Witch Hunter a 44 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a 1998 Cannondale Super V 2000 FR from Upland

      Posted:05/31/2001

    • Trail UpdateBee Witch-Great ride today, but watch out for the bees swarming around the house. One swarm was above the beezeway outside the second floor wall. A second swarm was near the bridge. I could hear it, but I couldn't see it.
      a Weekend Warrior riding a Giant XTC NRS 1 from San Dimas

      Posted:05/20/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch /Clancy Single Track-Rode there Sunday with the boys
      First time in about 10yrs I forget my helmet!
      The Blair Witch got me and good!!!
      going down the Clancy single track through the tech
      section I crashed big time not once but twice
      almost a third!!, all in less than 100 yards.
      Was it because we did not go all the way to the house?
      Was it because I told others about the Clancy Trail?
      We all know how women are!!!
      Ride rating: Expert
      Ride distance: 5 miles Elevation change:
      Singletrack=80% Dirt Road=20%
      MR BONK a 39 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Trek vrx400 from Rancho cucamonga

      Posted:05/15/2001

    • Trail UpdateBLAIR WITCH TRAIL-Sorry Guys this is something diffrent,
      You just have to experance it!!!

      Try the Clancey Trail you will pass it on the way up!
      Look out for the Witch back turn!!!
      you will see what I mean after you experance it!!
      Ride rating: Novice
      MR BONK a 39 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Trek vrx400 from Rancho cucamonga

      Posted:05/04/2001

    • Trail UpdateWair Blitch-Nice work on the video guys, very Ed Wood-ian? I especially admire the way you took Zippy's wasted footage and created an art piece from it, nice recovery!, very imaginative.
      MTBohemian a Weekend Warrior

      Posted:05/04/2001

    • Trail UpdateClare Writch??-That has to be the lamest video I have ever seen. Wait all that time for a quicktime download just to see two fat ass mtn. bikers riding a flat fireroad at 12 mph??
      And the writch video is a bigger waste of time!
      The music soundtrack should be more appropriate like...hhhmmnnn...the stuff they play when elephants march around a circus tent...lame...
      DiscSqueal a year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a from

      Posted:05/04/2001

    • Trail UpdateClare Writch?-Hi guys - haven't done this trail yet (maybe this weekend), but I can't help but wonder if this Blair Witch is not related to (or in fact is) the Clare Writch that we ran into at Potato Mountain about a year ago? Check the link, near the top of the page, for a creepy QuickTime movie of our encounter! Will try to see if my buddies want to do this trail this weekend and "investigate..."
      Air Mapster a 25 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Trek URL: http://www.bikegods.org/5.13.00/

      Posted:05/04/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch Trail-Rode there today with Shocktower,Chinese Studman,Mountain Goat,Alldownhill,Road Weenie,and The New Guy[ you know who you are!]and Sweethart, caught up with us about 3/4 way in the ride.
      The Trail was in great shape because of the rain yesterday,Road weenie and the new guy worked the Chinese Studman!!!!
      The Clancy Trail needs a little more riding and it will be great!!
      the firebreak section does not get any better than this.
      Road Weenie nailed me good in the mud, but what till next time!!!!
      finshed up the ride with Roller Coster and out through Marshall more mud!!!!
      Good turnout and lots of fun!!!!
      Ride rating: Advanced
      MR BONK a 39 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Trek vrx400 from Rancho cucamonga

      Posted:04/22/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch-4-14-01..Ran this trail with a friend..first time to run this trail..great conditions..the trail was dry but not dusty..a light breeze kept everything cool and the views intact..no horses or bicyclist..there is definitely better scenery than on the cobal trail at mills..looking forward to sharing this trail with other enthusiasts (bike/horse)in the future..run on!!

      Ride rating: Beginner
      PELON a 38 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a ASICS 1050s (running shoes) from Rcho Cucamonga, CA.

      Posted:04/16/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch And New Side Trail-Well I went up there today with senior bonk ,and I did crash while climbing because some peoples stopped . the clany trail was pretty cool, I did not get off and walk on the technical part of the new trail like some body named MR BONK did wuss . HA , I had fun today it was a very nice day to ride ,I got to meet alldownhill to day and he is all down hill . glad BUS DRIVER showed up It was fun schooling her on down hill stuff .
      Ride rating: Novice
      Ride distance: 10.89 Elevation change:
      Singletrack=72% Dirt Road=28%
      Shocktower a 38 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a santa cruz bullit from Alta loma

      Posted:04/13/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch Trail-Rode there today Friday the 13th
      No problems till Tommy tried to pass up the hill when we were leaving! then down the big hill at the end of the Clancy Trail.
      I found the basement look inside the white thing inside.
      The Clancy Trail
      when you are going up about 1/3 of the way there is a trail that goes off to the left, look for the BIG RUT
      cross over the rut and hang on to the broom you will see what I mean!!!
      Diane was a trooper and can hang with the best.
      Alldownhill is alldownhill.
      Tommy recived the crash award the Witch was close behind.
      For the VW, about 10 or so years ago 3 teenagers were drinking and driveing they though the road went through they have not been seen since!!
      Ride rating: Novice
      Ride distance: 8miles Elevation change:
      Singletrack=50% Dirt Road=50%
      MR BONK a 39 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Trek vrx400 from Rancho cucamonga

      Posted:04/13/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch House Trail-Had to visit for the 2nd time. Any more history about who lived here and when? Where did they go? I agree about one thing: leave everything as you found it, you never know who's watching. Mr. Bonk, what's in the basement? Have you seen the yellow VW bug?
      Ride rating: Intermediate
      Ride distance: 6 miles Elevation change: 900 ft
      Singletrack=5% Dirt Road=75% Paved Path=10% Truck Trail=10%
      Jetta a 38 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Yeti from La Verne

      Posted:04/10/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch News Flash:-Star Date 4-3-01: Star Trek Crash landed on Blair Witch, No Injery's' Only his Pride was Bruised. On an evening ride, Star Trek & Freind made it to the house: No problem, Explored the house; No problem, when they left the trail to crossover the Wood Bridge on there way out Srar Trek went down like Marty Feldwen: There is a STEP from the trail to the bridge about 8" high. The Blair Witch taped him on the shoulder with her magic wand and he went down on the right side off the trail. 8 feet down into the bushes, still clipped in with the bike on top of him like a turtle on his back. To all who venture on the Blair Witch Trail, if you Fear the witch leave a Peace offering for a safe ride down hill; if you don't Fear the witch you take the chance of a tap on the shoulder by the Magic Wand! A peace offering can be a Power Bar, Gel pack, a Flower, or any thing that a Witch would like. On 3-30-01 Evening ride: Two close call's on the trail. #1 Star Trek & a gentleman on a Specialized almost had a Head on collision: Star Trek going up & Specialized coming down near the top by the house. #2 Myself on the way down; off camber turn hit sand at 20 MPH went sideways an all most bought the farm: All were tap's on the shoulder by the Magic Wand! Use CAUTION on this trail. The road is narrow, not much room: on the way up stay to one side and keep your head up & look for a Down hill rider: on the way down look ahead on the trail & watch your speed & look out for the up hill climber's. If you think you are the only one on the trail Your not. Remember She is watching you on your way up & on your way down, with the Magic Wand in hand looking to tap any Fool who ventures on the trail: YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
      Ride rating: Novice
      Ride distance: miles 3 Elevation change: Steep uphill
      Singletrack=5% Dirt Road=95%
      Witch Hunter a 44 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a 98 Cannondale Super V 2000FR from Upland CA.

      Posted:04/05/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch-3-30-01: First time on this trail. Fun addition to the Marshall Canyon trail. Thanks to Witch Hunter, I found the trail head. Tell your friend sorry for almost piling into him on the way down. The house creeped me out. Trail conditions little loose but fine. The lookout is worth the extra distance.
      Ride rating: Intermediate
      Ride distance: 3? miles Elevation change:
      Opus Kat a 36 year old riding a Specialized FSR XC from Placentia

      Posted:04/02/2001

    • Trail UpdateWitch Hunter-3/30 Evening ride: Trial conditions: Dry, Loose Gravel, & Sand. New trails have been cut in by a Cat tractor at the top by the house. Big change from last ride on 3/3. Very little green moss growing from lack of rain. I think the Blair Witch touch me on the shoulder on the downhill, I hit an off camber turn with sand 1 inch deep, went sideways at 20 mph an thought I was going over the side, if it wasn't for the hydraulic V brakes and a lite touch I would have bought the farm.
      Ride rating: Novice
      Ride distance: miles 3 Elevation change: Steep uphill
      Singletrack=5% Dirt Road=95%
      Witch Hunter a 44 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a 98 Cannondale Super V 2000FR from Upland CA.

      Posted:04/02/2001

    • Trail UpdateRegulators Ride The Witch-Well we finaly got to ride to the house. Cal made the trip before and was are guide. All i can say is watch out for the pioson oak around the house. we started are ride from the bottom of Marshall so it was a longer ride. we came down the fireroad but next time we might try some of the side routes. Thanks for the directions Mr. Bonk.
      Ride rating: Novice
      Ride distance: 15 miles Elevation change:
      Mother a 37 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a NRS 1

      Posted:04/01/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch House Trail-I have been riding in this area for a few years and am surprised I have never found this house before. Trail conditions where great. I didn't have to bushwhack through the single-track section.

      The house is pretty creepy. I was surprised at how recently lived in the house looked. At first I hesitated going in because I was alone. After looking around downstairs I started to head upstairs but then my skirt blew over my head and I left. What a wimp.

      One note: the ride as described is very short. There are plenty of other trails in the area to lengthen the ride.
      Ride rating: Novice
      Singletrack=10% Dirt Road=90%
      Jtiscare a 31 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Titus RacerX Ti from Azusa

      Posted:03/30/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch House Trail-Rode up to the house on 3-3. The trail conditions
      were great thanks to the recent rains. We followed
      the directions exactly but I have a few questions.
      The singletrack that we took from the helicopter
      pad left us bushwacking through chaparral rather
      than riding. It fit with the directions but was so
      overgrown that it left us wondering if there isnt a
      better way to go- while still avoiding private
      property. Additionally, how much of the area is
      actually private property? We were following Mr.
      Bonks directions and on the dirt road when we ran
      into an equestrian while on our way down. She
      seemed pretty pissed that we were in the area
      and said that if the owner caught us he would be
      calling the cops. More info on the area would be
      appreciated if availible. Keep an eye out for
      equestrians and take care! Oh yeah, we crossed a
      bridge and the piano is in a room out back.
      Singletrack=10% Dirt Road=90%
      Brandon a Weekend Warrior riding a Klein from Riverside

      Posted:03/08/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch House Trail-This is a good ride. The uphills are steep and great on your legs! We got lost at one point and found another little shed and chicken-wired garden. Once we got back to the main trail, we found the house trail. Nice climb! Pretty spooky when you first see the house. Once we were inside, it didn't seem too scary, but it was mysterious. If I had been alone, I definetly would have been scared! We saw the piano and all the dishes in the cupboards, but did not see any witchcraft signs. We did see alot of rat's nests! After we left the house, we went to our left at the last 'y' and rode to the top to see the view. Very beautiful! Well worth the ride! Will definetly do this one again, but maybe not to the house if alone!
      Ride rating: Intermediate
      Ride distance: 8 miles rt Elevation change:
      Dawn is a Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Cannondale from Upland

      Posted:03/07/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch House Trail-This ride is not for the Fainthearted, to get to the house you well need the legs & the techical skill to clear rock slide and washout trail, thanks to Mother nature & her storms. Went up Saturday morning 3-3-01 had a great time. Had to stop 8 times to keep my hart in my chest & my lungs from exploding. This is a Spooky trail, moss growing all over the place, poison oak & cactus. Know wonder that Bozo had two flats before he reached the house. The place is a perfect example of a haunted house, broken windows, creaking steps. Alot of rooms to explore, a piano to find, Two Blair Witch symbol & hanging sacrifice. The downhill is worth the climb. FAST!& Dangerous. Don't take nothing from the house or the Blair Witch well Hit you with a flying W on the way down. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! Happy Trails to you and yours. Witch Hunter
      Ride rating: Beginner
      Ride distance: miles 3 Elevation change: Steep uphill
      Singletrack=5% Dirt Road=95%
      Witch Hunter a 44 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a 1998 Cannondale Super V 2000 FR from Alta Loma Ca.

      Posted:03/07/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch Trail-Was there for the first time at 1pm on Saturday March 3rd. Trail conditions were outstanding. Tacky and dry and fast. The steep single tracks coming down almost killed me but were a riot to attempt. Crossed a bridge to get to the house. Piano is in a beat-up back house. Kind of spooky. This would make a great night ride!! The directions are good for finding the house.
      Ride rating: Intermediate
      Singletrack=10% Dirt Road=90%
      a 41 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Cannondale from LA County

      Posted:03/05/2001

    • Trail UpdateBlair Witch-Hey, does anyone know the story behind the house? As in why it was abandonded?

      Posted:02/17/2001

    • Trail UpdateBLAIR WITCH BABY-Finally rode this trail today and found this damn place. All I have to say is "HOLY SH*T!!!!!!!!!!!!" I don't think that I have ever had the ibby gibbies so bad while riding a bike. And of course, my stupid male butt had to get off of my bike, now keep in mind that I was ALONE, had to get off of my bike and walk through the entire house. That was enough for me! I found the piano, devil warshipping goodies, hanging doll, you name it, holy crap.....I'm getting the goose bumps right now. Don't do that ride by yourself, if you want to do it, I suggest that you go with a couple of other people, it'll make a great conversation. Didn't really take too much time enjoying the singletrack around there, I just really wanted to get the hell out of there!!

      take care,

      Garren
      Ride distance: scary Elevation change: alot
      Garren a Cross-Country Rider riding a Dean colonel from phillips ranch

      Posted:02/15/2001

    • Trail UpdateI've tried to complete this ride twice, and each time I flat as I get close to the house, right at the final fork, left to house & right to top section. Each time I begin to repair my flat tire, I swear the air temp. drops what feels like 5 to 10 degrees...almost instantly upon removing my tire. I get the strangest feeling, like Get The Hell Out. So thats what I do. I've never changed a flat so quickly as I have on these past 2 attempts to get to the house. I"ll try again when my testi's drop back into position. Strange!
      Dikerider a 31 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a A Black One from Claremont

      Posted:02/08/2001

    • Trail UpdateBLAIR WITCH TRAIL-HERE IT IS WITH OVER 20 E MAIL NO ONE KNOW ABOUT IT BEFORE!!
      AFTER YOU RIDE ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS??
      WHAT DO YOU CROSS TO GET THERE?
      WHAT ROOM IS THE PIANO IN?
      Ride rating: Intermediate
      Ride distance: 4 miles Elevation change:
      Singletrack=100%
      MR BONK a 39 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Trek vrx400 from Rancho cucamonga

      Posted:02/05/2001

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