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I mostly agree. The soils are different, climbs are shorter, and less risky. As the saying goes, if you can ride Carnegie you can ride anywhere.

I think you mean the Mile Climb. That was shut down ages ago. It has its own web page about the restoration: ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=25698

Three years ago I would have said no and that I can't do that through youtube. However, I'm now willing and know how. I'll release a new video to let subscribers know and add a link in the description for the download from google drive on each of the videos. So, check back in a day or two. You will need a google account to access google drive though.

@@outonabikeride252 thank you very much! I do have google drive. There is a group of riders out of San Jose that will be using that map :)

I have added the link to the description. Let me know if it works.

@@outonabikeride252 Awesome, works for me!

You can drop in there and it will take you to North Canyon rd. From there you cross and keep going down the creek. I have a video of that. Look for "Hollister's most difficult trail". You can also drop in from high road. However, from trail usage, I would say it is mostly used below north canyon. Have fun!

Yes, that picnic table at the end of Harmony Gate is where the video ends.

I started the video at the western-most portion of North Canyon Rd (not to be confused with North Canyon return). It is where the road crosses the creek a little before Manzanita Trail. Near the end of the video I point out where you can drop in from the Troll Trails. Don't be confused by what the map shows. It only shows about 25% of what is there for Troll Trails. I cover this and show a correct map in part 6 of my video series mapping the Troll Trail system. Look for it in my videos. Yes, you can access the lower part of the creek from Early Out, but don't miss the left before you get to the bottom. It is a left that follows the contours as opposed to the right hairpin to continue on Early Out.

Sorry, I don't use those kinds of devices. Although I know it is buried in the gopro video, I don't know how to access or use it. I use the National Geographic maps of the Tahoe National Forest West and a lot of trial and error. I tried to give enough info so others could find their way too. The Rubicon Trail is at the bottom of the map, but it is good to have to the Crystal Basin map as well.

I can't help you with either of these.

In a bag on the rear fender I have the tool bag that came with the bike, spare tube, and mini-pump. On my back I have 100 oz of water, a sandwich, snacks, and long tire irons. There are also miscellaneous small things like patches and aluminum tape. So, taking chances by carrying the minimum. On this video I learned the value of carrying extra oil, but don't know if I will carry it. Thank you for the compliment.

Yes, a piece of cake except the end. I would recommend taking a look at the entry off Lake Rd first to make sure you are comfortable getting up that. It changes depending on erosion and use and could be challenging.

Doesn't seem upper troll has any intersection with lake rd, right? @@outonabikeride252

Normally no, but I was trying out a Shinko 525. This video was filmed when the tire was totally worn out. I find the tire grabs too much when it hits something firm and dry. I didn't enjoy it when coming off of something slippery with the tire and engine spinning fast because that is where the trail is usually its steepest, not the time you want front tire to come up.

I bought the 350 to do dual sport rides in the Sierras. My experience is that on mixed terrain (pavement, dirt road, and trails as on this video) I need 2 gallons after 6 hrs of easy riding (even if the terrain isn't easy). This seems very consistent for that kind of use (Loops around the Rubicon and Dusy-Ershim trails). It is nice having that safety margin of an extra gallon when doing something unfamiliar in remote areas.

@@outonabikeride252 are you happy with the 350? I currently only have a 690 that I use for long distance rides. It's a little too heavy for some of the trails I would lile to ride in the Sierras. Right now I'm looking for a dual sport for tighter trails and I'm between a 350 and a 500. They seem to be really close in weight. What drove you towards the 350?

@@alvk3996 I wanted the bike that would be best in the most difficult of conditions. My thought was a 350 would be lighter, stay cooler, use less gas, and not tire me out by wanting to keep going when I wish it had stalled. I was also concerned the gear box steps from one gear to another would be too tall for the difficult trails, forcing me to stay in lower gears.

​@@outonabikeride252that makes perfect sense. Your comment is making lean towards the 350.

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