The 15-foot-tall monument showcases three vertical steel beams, each with two arms pointing in the general direction of an assortment of historical landmarks around the Santa Clarita Valley including the Oak of the Golden Dream, Newhall Ranch, Mentryville, Tataviam Indians, Lyons Station and the Golden Spike. “Crossroads at Iron Horse Trailhead,” a trailside art piece, serves as the focal point of the entrance, greeting trail-goers as they enter the area. “It’s really smooth and looks great,” said runner Kyle Robinson, referring to the trail’s new pavement. The path features many amenities for those looking to partake in the experience including water bubblers for horses, bike racks, a rest area and benches, as well as a paved access road. The Iron Horse Trail adds four more miles. Today, approximately 70 miles of trails and 20 miles of paseos weave through the Santa Clarita Valley. Not to bad mouth this bike though I would recommend this bike to any beginner. If you use this on technical downhill trails (this isnt a downhill bike) like the yellow trail in philadelphia you will notice that the suspension isnt that great.
IRON HORSE BIKE TRAIL FULL
“This is a monumental thing,” said Santa Clarita Councilwoman Laurene Weste. Iron Horse Maverick Trail XC Full Suspension. The 4-mile Iron Horse Trail is a multi-use riding and walking path that extends from the trailhead at the north side of Magic Mountain Parkway east of Tourney Road, to the South Fork Trail. The Iron Horse Trailhead opened to hundreds of trail enthusiasts Friday morning, providing a new connection to the South Fork Trail. John Wayne could have ridden here and John Ford could have directed his western movies here.Equestrians, bicyclists, runners and sightseers are celebrating the completion of a new trailhead. Here was a place that felt western, remote, secure, and welcoming. We wanted to get to know the people working the fields, herding the ranches, and picking the fruit and vegetables. We wanted to see the wheat fields and the Palouse hills from horseback. We loved the idea of being able to ride long distances, to head east and ride out of the mountains, cross the Columbia, and ride in the desert. The reason was simple – name recognition and association. “The name that eventually stuck was The John Wayne Pioneer Trail. Tracing the history of the trail, JWPWR member Andy Neault wrote: Last year, the JWPWR group opposed the idea of a name change. Using the name to memorialize a person doesn’t meet the state’s policy of naming trails for “geographic locations, cultural history, events and places, geologic features, or relevant botanic or biological references.” “It was a way for those who wanted to see this turn into a trail get the attention of legislators, of users, because they saw the John Wayne name symbolized the West.” Kline told a meeting of state parks board members that the John Wayne Pioneer Trail and Iron Horse State Park names were a form of compromise. Also, giving the trail one meaningful name will highlight its significance as one of the longest cross-state trails in the country.” “Determining one name for the trail will help eliminate confusion. The eastern section is known as John Wayne Pioneer Trail. The section west of the Columbia River is known as the Iron Horse Park State Trail, maintains the state parks department’s trail coordinator Randy Kline. Our dedicated team of experts will fit you for the cycle to best suit your needs. We offer an extensive selection of trikes and e-bikes to test drive, rent or purchase.
Now the state says name causes confusion between the western and eastern sections of trail. Iron Horse Trike & E-Bike is dedicated to providing trikes and e-bikes that maximize a cyclist’s mobility, independence and fun. Cyclists and rock climbers on John Wayne Pioneer Trail in Cascades
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