You took the longest route possible to get to eticket lol. When you get to the top of the first fire road “climb”, go straight, make a left at the “T” and continue straight. Your option looks 5x longer.
@@MTBTrailReview, Yea. The climb. lol. Thanks. By the way; Where can I park and start to go to the Tunnel 4 on PQ. Also, to get back. I understand the tunnels are one way?
@@rolpal619 I park at the same spot I parked for the PQ beginner ride. It's kind of hard to explain how to get there. If you don't have Trailforks, I would download it and use that. It is one way now, but I haven't done it since they made it one way, and I don't know where the trail that takes you back starts or ends.
In the beginning after the hill up, instead of going right, go straight there is a crazy trail ! It leads to a fork in the trail where a bike pump station is. I’ve done it hiking & it’s crazy so I could only imagine how biking it would be.
thank you for the rattlesnake awareness bit. Planning on being in SD this March ( from Oregon ) and had planned to ride . I was curious about the snake situation so this video helps tremendously.
@@MTBTrailReview thanks. Is there a particular time of the day like early morning when rattlesnakes are less likely to be out ? Where do you recommend for bike rental ?
@@jsinnott5952 They are usually less active early, and become more active throughout the day. Bike rentals are hard to come by right now. REI usually has something, but I would start by calling the local bike shops close to where you'll be staying.
Grew up all over that area, late 60s and 70s, before the trails and the center were there. There used to be a cave over the mountain, back side of Cowles Mountain. Tourmalines, I think. Anyone remember? Of course, in those days There weren't alot of people around hiking. Shocking to see the crowds. The dam was very special.. Overall, well done San Diego!
I did e ticket once. It’s fun but not fun enough to warrant the climb out imo. The part where you go left at that jump you hit is more fun than e ticket itself. Fast and flowy.
That is a very valid opinion. I've only done it a few times for the same reason. The trail itself is really fun, but the amount of fire road required to get there, then the climb out, leave it at the bottom of my list of favorite trails to ride.
I’m about to get into mountain biking and I live in sd too but man rattlesnakes scare the shit out of me lol. I feel like I’m gonna bail and fall onto snakes 😂
love E-Ticket. Did it Wednesday. like the video. have you tried after E-ticket and rock garden then dropping down across the creek, around by visitor center/mast blvd then back up fortuna saddle? about a 12 mile round trip with hardest climb ive done (more than cowles).
I have not done that loop. I've hiked up that trail, and can't imagine riding it. I don't think I'd be able to ride it with my current gearing. Can you make that climb?
@@MTBTrailReview I've been able to climb back up fortune to about 100 feet from the top several times. gets steep and sandy and your just exhausted at that point. I think that one hill is overall harder than cowles mtn backside.
@@MTBTrailReview i can make it till about 15 feet from the top. gets very sandy at the end and by that point you want to throw up from the rest of the hill!
Stumbled on your videos by accident and now I love mountain biking! Just purchased my first MtB today but it wont be available for months( thanks to covid)!😫
That's so awesome and so frustrating. I'm happy to hear you're back in the community, and hopefully your bike will arrive sooner than it's supposed to.
Awesome video. Thanks for posting it! I just bought a used Trek that I am itching to take to MT. Now I know how to find ETicket, thanks to you! I've hiked to the Fortunas across the SD river so now I know! :) Thanks a bunch!
Hey man I've been wanting to get into mountain biking and thinking of buying my first bike very soon, would you say this is an ok trail for a beginner?
I think it's fine if you take it slow. I would consider this an intermediate trail. Lake Hodges is a great spot for beginners. Also, Los Penasquitos and Otay Lakes are really good. I have a video on Lake Hodges if you want to check it out. Penasquitos and Otay Lakes will be coming soon. Let me know if I can answer any other questions. Welcome to the community! th-cam.com/video/YVqtUy18xFo/w-d-xo.html
Thanks! I have not gone down that section, but it does look fun. I might have to try it the next time I'm out if I'm feeling good. One thing to note, there's usually a lot of hikers on that section, but I was there on a weekday mid-morning, so there weren't to many people out.
Funny that this video pops up after I accidentally found this trail today! Definitely made me hate mission trails a little less for biking. Also props to that climb at the end, I couldn't make it.
Thanks! That climb is terrible, and I definitely agree that it makes Mission Trails a little better. I just wish there was a way to access it without all of the fire roads and a little more singletrack.
Nice job on that climb!
Thanks! It's a tough one.
I built the bridge at 13:47
Nice! Thanks for your work.
You took the longest route possible to get to eticket lol. When you get to the top of the first fire road “climb”, go straight, make a left at the “T” and continue straight. Your option looks 5x longer.
I did that route when I went back a second time, and it's definitely more efficient.
Glad you found it, makes maps way more fun!
Where do you park?
Park at the end of Clairemont Mesa Drive.
@@MTBTrailReview, Thank you.
Would you call this one beginner to intermediate?
I would call this low intermediate. It has some faster downhills, but nothing super technical. The climbs are pretty tough, too.
@@MTBTrailReview, Yea. The climb. lol.
Thanks.
By the way; Where can I park and start to go to the Tunnel 4 on PQ. Also, to get back. I understand the tunnels are one way?
@@rolpal619 I park at the same spot I parked for the PQ beginner ride. It's kind of hard to explain how to get there. If you don't have Trailforks, I would download it and use that. It is one way now, but I haven't done it since they made it one way, and I don't know where the trail that takes you back starts or ends.
@@MTBTrailReview Thank you. I will download it.
@@rolpal619 No worries! I'll have a video of that are in the next couple of months, but I still think Trailforks is a must out there.
Best mtn bike trail vid channel for SD. The trail descriptions and directions are super useful!
Thanks! That's what I'm going for.
In the beginning after the hill up, instead of going right, go straight there is a crazy trail ! It leads to a fork in the trail where a bike pump station is. I’ve done it hiking & it’s crazy so I could only imagine how biking it would be.
I did that one on my update video! It's fast and loose. Check it out!
Really grateful for you showing these trails! I'm new to San Diego and these are helping me a bunch to figure out the good spots!
That's exactly why I created the channel. As the weather cools off, I'll be doing more trail reviews. Thanks for watching!
I use to frequent mission trails in early 2000. I don’t live in Diego anymore and miss it.
It's a pretty rad place.
It's 02/04/2021 & there's 2 Dislikes by people that either got lost or couldn't finish.
I seem to get 2-4 dislikes on my videos no matter what, but no worries.
@@MTBTrailReview Thanks for the video 👍
@@manuellabor2759 You're welcome!
Were is the entrance what street are you in it
I started at the end of Clairemont Mesa.
@@MTBTrailReview thank you
@@ramonhernandez7948 No worries!
That's rad! Props on sticking that climb!!!
Thanks! That climb sucks.
Yes. That climb is very steep. The camera view doesn't show it. I couldn't do it. I haven't tried but I walked it a hundred times.
I've been on these trails...but the trail from the picnic tables going up is one long steep climb. I'm amazed he could make it by bike.
It's definitely one of my least favorite climbs.
I really like the map overview to get a better understanding of where the trails run.
Thanks!
thank you for the rattlesnake awareness bit. Planning on being in SD this March ( from Oregon ) and had planned to
ride . I was curious about the snake situation so this video helps tremendously.
No worries! March is a toss up for rattlesnake activity, but it's better to assume they are going to be out than to get caught by surprise.
@@MTBTrailReview thanks. Is there a particular time of the day like early morning when rattlesnakes are less likely to be out ? Where do you recommend for bike rental ?
@@jsinnott5952 They are usually less active early, and become more active throughout the day. Bike rentals are hard to come by right now. REI usually has something, but I would start by calling the local bike shops close to where you'll be staying.
@@MTBTrailReview thank you !!
Grew up all over that area, late 60s and 70s, before the trails and the center were there. There used to be a cave over the mountain, back side of Cowles Mountain. Tourmalines, I think. Anyone remember? Of course, in those days
There weren't alot of people around hiking. Shocking to see the crowds.
The dam was very special..
Overall, well done San Diego!
That's awesome! I would love to have seen this area in that time period. I bet it was incredible.
Smooth ride!
Thanks!
I did e ticket once. It’s fun but not fun enough to warrant the climb out imo. The part where you go left at that jump you hit is more fun than e ticket itself. Fast and flowy.
That is a very valid opinion. I've only done it a few times for the same reason. The trail itself is really fun, but the amount of fire road required to get there, then the climb out, leave it at the bottom of my list of favorite trails to ride.
@@MTBTrailReview Also as other users as mentioned GREAT job on the climb out. That initial section is steep af.
@@pt6134 Thanks! Climbing it on the hardtail definitely helps.
After the picnic table rest- You made it all the way up ! Awesome! As of now, I still can not make it up-lol
Thanks! That climb is brutal.
Rode this trail today, I watched your video before I went and it helped me not get lost, thanks! Super fun. Let's do some laps sometime!
Awesome! I'm happy it helped. Be on the look out for a subscriber ride when after the county lifts some restrictions!
Fuck yeah, dude! putting in that climb work
That climb is miserable, but you have to go up to go down!
I’m about to get into mountain biking and I live in sd too but man rattlesnakes scare the shit out of me lol. I feel like I’m gonna bail and fall onto snakes 😂
They're definitely scary. I see to come across one or two a year, but only in the spring.
Good advice about the trail, snakes and hikers, glad I found your videos. Thanks.
love E-Ticket. Did it Wednesday. like the video. have you tried after E-ticket and rock garden then dropping down across the creek, around by visitor center/mast blvd then back up fortuna saddle? about a 12 mile round trip with hardest climb ive done (more than cowles).
I have not done that loop. I've hiked up that trail, and can't imagine riding it. I don't think I'd be able to ride it with my current gearing. Can you make that climb?
@@MTBTrailReview I've been able to climb back up fortune to about 100 feet from the top several times. gets steep and sandy and your just exhausted at that point. I think that one hill is overall harder than cowles mtn backside.
@@MTBTrailReview i can make it till about 15 feet from the top. gets very sandy at the end and by that point you want to throw up from the rest of the hill!
Stumbled on your videos by accident and now I love mountain biking! Just purchased my first MtB today but it wont be available for months( thanks to covid)!😫
That's so awesome and so frustrating. I'm happy to hear you're back in the community, and hopefully your bike will arrive sooner than it's supposed to.
That was enjoyable Hope I can remember the turn by turn when I go out there.
If you haven't already, get the Trailforks app. It's really helpful out there.
Awesome video. Thanks for posting it! I just bought a used Trek that I am itching to take to MT. Now I know how to find ETicket, thanks to you! I've hiked to the Fortunas across the SD river so now I know! :) Thanks a bunch!
No worries! I hope you enjoy it.
Have you rode north Fortuna?Is it worth the climb for the dh?
I have not ridden it, but I've hiked it. I would say it's probably not worth it, and I would do either E Ticket or Cowles instead.
The last time I was in the area I rode at Daley Ranch but would like to try Mission Trails this time.. Thanks again for the video and explanations..
No worries. I haven't been up to Daley Ranch, but it's on my list of rides.
Hey man I've been wanting to get into mountain biking and thinking of buying my first bike very soon, would you say this is an ok trail for a beginner?
I think it's fine if you take it slow. I would consider this an intermediate trail. Lake Hodges is a great spot for beginners. Also, Los Penasquitos and Otay Lakes are really good. I have a video on Lake Hodges if you want to check it out. Penasquitos and Otay Lakes will be coming soon. Let me know if I can answer any other questions. Welcome to the community!
th-cam.com/video/YVqtUy18xFo/w-d-xo.html
@@MTBTrailReview Thank You!
Went here awhile ago it was awesome
Agreed. It's been awhile since I've ridden it, and I kind of forgot how it is.
Eticket is okay, rmct gives you more bang for your buck imo
What's rmct? I don't know if I'm familiar with that one.
you are still using the Nukeproof ARD Inserts?
I am, but I only have them in my full suspension. They don't make them in a 29+ yet.
Great vid. Next time can you go down that technical climb? Looks like it would be fun.
Thanks! I have not gone down that section, but it does look fun. I might have to try it the next time I'm out if I'm feeling good. One thing to note, there's usually a lot of hikers on that section, but I was there on a weekday mid-morning, so there weren't to many people out.
Thank you for the video. Are EMTB allowed on the trails?
Of course! That's a good question, and I don't know the answer. It's part of Mission Trails, so I would check and see of they are allowed in the park.
Funny that this video pops up after I accidentally found this trail today! Definitely made me hate mission trails a little less for biking. Also props to that climb at the end, I couldn't make it.
Thanks! That climb is terrible, and I definitely agree that it makes Mission Trails a little better. I just wish there was a way to access it without all of the fire roads and a little more singletrack.