tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337317150897548396.post2456591194470120566..comments2024-03-28T19:00:34.153-07:00Comments on Moments in Dirt and Ink: Alejandro TrailValerie Nortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14484251592068749175noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337317150897548396.post-60737367948497677312013-05-27T07:24:48.209-07:002013-05-27T07:24:48.209-07:00Hello Valerie: Last winter a friend and I cycled ...Hello Valerie: Last winter a friend and I cycled up Colson and down Rattlesnake with the intention of going towards Miranda Pine as far as we could. Going north on La Brea Cyn Rd. ended up being just a short (but fascinating) walk up the former road. <br /><br />Yesterday on a whim (and a little late in the afternoon) I cycled solo up Colson and down Rattlesnake Cyn with the intention of cycling/walking to Barrel Springs. Same outcome this time. I could not ride more than 100 feet south on La Brea. When I started walking it became difficult in bike shoes. Because it was getting late I did not go far as I had the ride back up Rattlesnake looming. <br /><br />I discovered your blog this morning. Your account of getting from Barrel Springs up to the La Brea/Rattlesnake junction confirmed my observation that the old road is gone - probably forever. <br /><br />I just want to thank you for your great photos and trip account. I have already started lobbying my hiking friends to do a car camp at the Colson campground next winter. One day I would like to replicate your hike. The next day I would like to try to go up the Bear Cyn trial as far as possible. <br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Mark Dodge/San Diego<br />www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/globespinnerMark Dodgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06565025261199488344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337317150897548396.post-5272629290762688362013-01-31T08:46:24.944-08:002013-01-31T08:46:24.944-08:00This is a great story and blog. Call me a fan!This is a great story and blog. Call me a fan!Steve C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15704584897035113469noreply@blogger.com