The Cannell Plunge. It's Time!

Are You In?

  • Yes! I am In!

    Votes: 19 61.3%

  • Nope! I'm Out (Although I'm not sure why I'm telling you)

    Votes: 7 22.6%

  • I'm a Strong Maybe and will let you know.

    Votes: 5 16.1%
  • Total voters
    31
Mikie

Mikie

Admin/iMTB Hooligan
Ride Name: The Cannell Plunge. It's Time!
To Reserve Your Shuttle Spot: http://www.mtnriver.com/biking-adventures/
(800) 861-6553
When: September 7th
Time: Based on Kern River Adventures Shuttle
Where: Kernville USA
Ride Description or Details:
Really? You need one?
Shuttled to Sherman Pass, dropped off, climb up to 9000 elevation then roll and drop techy death defying fun!
~~~~~ Optional Details ~~~~~
Meet Location: Kern River Adventure Parking Lot Kernville California
Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Ride Pace: Easy with Moments of Effort
Type of Ride: Point A to B Shuttle
Rider Limit: Guessing 10
Anticipated Mileage: 26 Miles
Elevation Gain: 2,000 feet climb with a 7,000 feet drop
Ride Duration: 4 Hours
Previous Ride Reports:
https://www.imtbtrails.com/forum/threads/cannell-trail-epic.1715/#post-7375

https://www.imtbtrails.com/forum/threads/rr-cannell-trail-round-2.4970/

https://www.imtbtrails.com/forum/threads/cannell-trail-hooligans-and-shenanigans.6550/
Possible Bail-Outs: Yup! A 7,000 foot drop to the Kernville Valley Floor
Facilities: Faust29's Outhouse at Sherman Pass
Food/water suggestions: I will bring a 70 oz. Camelbak laced with Magic Pixie Dust and a Water Bottle
Option to Upload:
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This is linked to the Booking page. Scroll to the bottom one:
Shuttle - Sherman Pass to book!
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Kern River Adventure Phone Number: (800) 861-6553

GPX File Below for Download


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I'm going to watch and see how the dates and group evolve, but I'm interested in doing this. I throw this out there for feedback as well though. Having watched the videos, read previous reports, and sought outside counsel, I feel like I can handle the trail. That said, I'm very aware that a ride is a function not only of the trail, but also of the group riding it. There's surviving (and enjoying), and there's being an anchor. While I'm fine with being the slowest, I'm absolutely not fine with altering the pace of the ride. If at any point, be it now or later in the planning as the group evolves, someone who has seen me ride says this is not the ride for me then I take no offense whatsoever. I know there will be plenty more.
 
buggravy said:
I'm going to watch and see how the dates and group evolve, but I'm interested in doing this. I throw this out there for feedback as well though. Having watched the videos, read previous reports, and sought outside counsel, I feel like I can handle the trail. That said, I'm very aware that a ride is a function not only of the trail, but also of the group riding it. There's surviving (and enjoying), and there's being an anchor. While I'm fine with being the slowest, I'm absolutely not fine with altering the pace of the ride. If at any point, be it now or later in the planning as the group evolves, someone who has seen me ride says this is not the ride for me then I take no offense whatsoever. I know there will be plenty more.
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If you bring the Trail Pistol and you let me touch it again. Then you can go! :p

Here is the scoop. There is only a couple of climbs in this ride but they are at altitude. The first climb is an altitude butt kicker, there is one fire road climb and once that is done the tough climbing is over. That is not to scare you off, just an observance. If you look at the profile in the OP you can see it is indeed mostly downhill. But with that said, there is a fair amount of technical singletrack, and upper section prior to the cabin with some nice chunky rocks where as the Plunge is more flowy with some big boulder rolls and goodness. I would say based on the Big Bear Social, we will have a faster pace with a lot less stops, but I got the impression you could do the Cannell Plunge. Taking your time, everything is rideable!

Edit: It's a gracious group... always! This is not a social pace per se. But how else are you going to stretch and grow... if you don't go. I say go.
 
If I remember correctly buggravy, you should be fine. Not much worse than golden eagle... (but longer) 2000 foot climbing is up and down at high elevation.. more cross country.. don't remember it being overly techy... the first hour is the toughest part... then more cross country of up and down .... then the plunge.. switchbacking downhill w/ views of lake Isab all the way to Kernville and HOT temps!!....I'm sure others could pipe in...
 
konakc said:
If I remember correctly buggravy, you should be fine. Not much worse than golden eagle... (but longer) 2000 foot climbing is up and down at high elevation.. more cross country.. don't remember it being overly techy... the first hour is the toughest part... then more cross country of up and down .... then the plunge.. switchbacking downhill w/ views of lake Isab all the way to Kernville and HOT temps!!....I'm sure others could pipe in...
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I think he'll be fine, but the top section is chunky as all get out... Like chunky enough that I'll say this is the only ride I won't do on the hardtail again, if I can help it. And I'll have the 2.5 DHF on the front.

I also like the top half a lot more than the plunge... For that reason. :D

The exposure on the plunge freaks me out a little...
 
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