Eagle Ridge - Westwood Plateau Riding Area

motorambler

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xr8d wrote:
Is there cell service up there?
Ha that is a great question! Of all the times I've been up there I never bothered to check. Will do so next time & report back :)
 

Fast Eddy

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motorambler wrote:
For anyone wanting to join, Franhoser & I are meeting at Tim Horton's (Lougheed & Falcon Dr) at noon tomorrow (Friday Apr 16) & riding up to Eagle Ridge shortly afterwards.

I would love to join but unfortunately I have a prior comittment tomorrow. Work. I would like to try and hook up with you guys next time. Can you drop me a line next time you guys meet?

Eddy
 

Oldguysrule

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I know this is a bit of a deviation from the subject but can anyone tell me how to access the trails on Westwood Plateau? I can remember riding there years ago and starting out behind a power substation and heading up a logging road to the top and playing around under some power lines but I haven't been since the closing of Westwood (R.I.P). Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!:clap:
 

motorambler

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This link will show you the way I go up, starting from the Timies on Falcon Drive. I go this way cuz I like all the curves in the road :) Technically, it's the same road from Timmies at Falcon Drive & Hwy 7 (starting point A) all the way to Panorama Drive, but the road changes name to Noons Creek Drive somewhere before that.



Looking at the image I posted for you, I continue up to either Point B & take the track (look for it) to Point D, or, I simply drive up the road (& squeeze thru the boulders on the left side of the road) to arrive at the same place. Then I ride along the power-line road to Point E.

There's a couple ways to get from Point E to the other side of the station (Point G), but not to confuse you it's easier to simply backtrack to Point D, follow the road to F, & then ride the track that lies to the right of the station fence. It's important to not ride on their grass, so I go all the way to the station fence/gate, then (turn right) ride on the rocks they have laid to the end of their fence & then follow the track along the fence which will lead you to the other side of the station. A 100 yards or so down the road you go around the left side of the locked gate & immediately turn up (left) the mountain where you will be quickly greeted by steep ascents covered with basketball size boulders.

If you find yourself at Y or T intersections, look closely on the trees for signs, but really you can't get lost because all tracks eventually end & lead back to the same place (i.e., Points G or H). As for H, it's not that obvious but really just a physical break in the tar that allows you to drop down into a muddy/wooded area that will lead you to another power-line road (not on my map but slightly north-east of the Plateau Blvd label on my image).

I would not ride the area without body armour, as even a very slow speed get-off (likely when coming down) can leave you with bruised or busted bones.
 

Oldguysrule

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Thank youmotorambler for all the info! You laid it all out for me.Mostlikely I'll head up on my next days off and poke around but stay safe.Thanks again!:tup:
 

motorambler

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You're welcome :) I'll will probably be up there again this coming Friday. If you wanna join me let me know.
 

MtB

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Thanx for the great dirrections Motorambler. I am at a point of my recovery where I am ready to start venturing out on some easy rides.
Are there any easier trails in the area? I was there last week and chickened out at the "authorized vehicles only" sign on the paved road leading up to the powerline. Is it OK to ride the powerline trails, or would that just ruin it for everyone? I don't think I am quite ready for basketball size boulders and steep inclines!!!!:shock:
Mike
 

Farp

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Hi MtB, there is an easy powerline road that heads west from the sub-station and terminates at a cliff overlooking lake Buntzen. The bad new is that it only takes about 20 minutes to ride the full length of this road and for easy riding in this area, that's about it. The rest of the routes are pretty technical, and physically challenging to ride. If you are not at least a B rider you'd best go elsewhere.

I'd be happy to take you up some easier routes (C, C+) in the east and west Stave Lake area, just let me know when you want to go, or show up at Bruce's Country Market, corner of 240th and Lougheed at 9:00 on Sunday morning and you'll be able to meet up with people riding these areas.

Or, if you want to go for a street ride on your ZX6R I'd be happy to accompany you on my Versys. I know lot's of really good routes around here and typically do 200 to 300 km per ride.

John
 
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franhoser

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Yes unfortunetly it's pretty techical up there.
 

MtB

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Hey thanx Farp. 20 min on dirt sounds about right for now. I know some of the trails around Stave and Harrison, but can only do weekdays. As for my ZX, I can't do the sport bike riding position for now, which really sucks. I sold my Versys a while back, and it would have been perfect right now. I'd love to do a street ride once I get better (the Cascade loop or Duffy/Cache creek are my favourites).
Mike
 

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Hi MtB, Last Sept I did Duffy, Spences Bridge, Summerland, and came back via Hwy 20 north Cascades. Great ride, can't wait to do it again. There are some tight, twisty roads around Lake Samish and Whatcom Lake that can easily be done in an afternoon and they're great to ride - what's even better is there's almost no traffic. I'm available for riding 7 days a week but if I'm gonna truck my CRF230 for an hour or so to get to the trailhead I'd like to get several hours or more of riding in. Did you injure yourself in a hard get off? Lemme know when you're up to it and we'll get some rides in.

John
 

T.Low

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This thread could use some pics!

Hey, whats this area like? How big is it, and how technical? Seems like its about40 minutesfrom the border?

I ride regularly with two other guys and we are looking for a different place to ride. We ride Walker Valley ORV park in Skagit Valley all the time. A Husaberg fe550, a KTM 300 , and a GasGas fse 450.

The Husaberg would be coming up from Seattle, butus other two live in Bellingham.
Is it worth the drive?


Cheers, and good luck vs Chicago.
 
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I would say not worth the trip up from Bellingham to just to Eagle Ridge. It's mainly old 4x4 trails up there. Some washed out a bit making them somewhat difficult. The main thing is that it's not big area. It's been taken over by development, bike trails and hikers over the last 30 year.

If you want to do serious riding go to Vedder, Tailing Ponds, Chipmunk and McNutt

http://www.bluemountainmotorcycleclub.com/home.html

Vedder is the best band for your buck cause it's closest to you. McNutt is the hardest, from what I hear. I never been to Vedder or Chipmunk, only ride McNutt.





 

motorambler

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franhoser wrote:
I would say not worth the trip up from Bellingham to just to Eagle Ridge.

Agreed. You'd be better off coming up to do McNutt & Vedder, but not Eagle Ridge.
 

skidmark43

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franhoser wrote:
I would say not worth the trip up from Bellingham to just to Eagle Ridge. It's mainly old 4x4 trails up there. Some washed out a bit making them somewhat difficult. The main thing is that it's not big area. It's been taken over by development, bike trails and hikers over the last 30 year.

If you want to do serious riding go to Vedder, Tailing Ponds, Chipmunk and McNutt

http://www.bluemountainmotorcycleclub.com/home.html

Vedder is the best band for your buck cause it's closest to you. McNutt is the hardest, from what I hear. I never been to Vedder or Chipmunk, only ride McNutt.

For comparitive purposes of these great destinations:

Walker Valley = Vedder

Reider = McNutt / Chipmunk

YOMD
 

T.Low

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Thanks for the good info. I'm all scheduled out in the near future, but will have to get to Vedder soon. Goofed around there in my 4x4 van once after paddling Tamahi.

The KTM is not plated (yet), could that be an issue at Vedder?

Sorry for the thread detour.

Thanks again.
 
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