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Sorry, this entry is only available in English<\/a><\/p>

Ride Info<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is a great group of scenic trails that doesn’t require a great bike unless you plan on hitting the riverbed. There are plenty of trails I didn’t try on this trip, which can be seen on google maps – if they can be believed. There’s a guard station here: 22.817370, 120.677477<\/a> I’m told you MUST have a permit to enter.<\/del> I was turned away last year by a guard. This trip though, nobody was there and the gate was open. I saw a few trucks on the trail carrying guard rails, re-bar and other items. The guard might have been off with them down the trail. I decided not to press my luck since there’s a sign in clear English saying you need permission.<\/p>\n

Note! You may currently enter the former restricted area. Guards are no longer stationed at the checkpoint and the gate is down. Enjoy!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

There is a mostly abandoned road starting here: 22.814569, 120.660566<\/a> It will take you about halfway down before the road disappears. You can take this side trail approximately here: 22.811216, 120.651184<\/a> past a farm that links up with the road later below. Be careful, there’s one particularly tight and dangerous switchback.<\/p>\n

If you want to go to the river you can take this path: 22.765205, 120.655674<\/a>  It looks like it used to be something for tourists. Unless you plan on driving down the river to get out, you had better have a decent set of tires and a bike with enough power to get you back up that steep trail. The first time I was there on my Hartford with a crappy rear tire and 200cc engine. I couldn’t make it up. Luckily a couple poachers came by and gave me a push. (yeah, poachers!)<\/p>\n

Heading east up the river for a couple kilometers will take you to a little water pool. Only minor water crossings to get you there. It would be a nice place for a cool-off. I didn’t want to venture much past that area; it was getting rockier and I didn’t think my bike would make it.<\/p>\n

I also tried getting to the river further down the trail, closer to the guard shack. The trail eventually turned into a hiking path. I believe I could have made it, but I was feeling too tired at that point to battle through that technical of a trail. Here’s how far I made it: 22.801447, 120.667255<\/a> At some point on this trail you’ll be going uphill a bit, then reach a 90 degree left turn. There was some warning tape here. If you miss the turn, say goodbye. There isn’t much room for error. Approximately here: 22.799808, 120.665680<\/a>
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Ride Start:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

22.770871, 120.643046<\/a><\/p>\n

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Date:<\/h3>\n

2015 Apr 01<\/p>\n

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Notes<\/h3>\n