Lake County Bike Route 8: Cobb: Mountain Bike e k S L L Mount I Anderson H @ D Olive E Red Hills Marsh 8.1 R 2,485' Viticultural = ST29 1 ‰ Area B O T T LE R O DIENER C D S R K E IG R L ER D 9.2 SP 5.2 S D RI 4.0 w IA NG ee M S P 2 tw O N a O E te N R r D TH R C ‰ WILDCAT RD I D R N re U D e S I k T 1.5 n Creek R T Canyo D 8.3 R ler E eig Boggs IEN R S Lake D D R Reserve C o GRAY RD l S Boggs e 11.4 A 5.0 CANDY L n C L Mount M Lake r H e I AR e N JO 3 RIN k A RD SEP Kel GT R N H sey O Hannah O TR C N D Y F N N r L A e A C e B T 3,978' k O R R T D ‰ E T L L E IG R E B O ‰ S S C K Mariah Meadows n R D k e e r P ‰ 13.4 Seigler 175 C ST E 1.7m R y e RO I CKY Mountain N s 4 S p RD ÷ ÷ I ..gI o R 3,692' 3.0 D Snows C Loch D Lake D R Begin & End N Lomond O A .p GU M 1.8 A D 29 O ST Sulphu UL r C L reek CE ‰ H D EK RD R SULPHUR CRE 12.6 C .a O L lsey Creek Ke ‰ 5 k 5.0 13.7 e re legend C s Big Canyon g n B Cre i O ek r a camping TT HOBERG D p LE S R n t D R e R O B e C I I food Y golf course G w E K L S AL C V R A H N G D H lodging HI R Y O N 6 p parking R FORESTRY RD D c picnic facilities n ‰ K The Geysers e ls public land e Begin & End ...gca y C .p r ‰ Boggs Mtn D e ...-w6 g restrooms T R e LA k Mayacamas F L L view I Mountains M 7 Boggs Mountain B W ig N water trail A C S a Demonstration ny on ...gIH 1.6 C r State Forest ee Cobb k ■ Min 2305 | Max 3032 | Elev gain 1848’ 15.5 mi 7.4 ■ Min 2275 | Max 2849 | Elev gain 1538’ 14.5 mi 8 3200 Elevation (ft) 8A 3000 TS175 2800 H 8B A 9 R B 2600 I N S P R IN 2400 G S R D Distance (mi) 2200 0 510 15 n Harbin Hot Springs 10 Miles ..aH 012 Sources: USGS, ESRI, TANA, AND AB C DE FG HI J Cobb: Mountain Bike | Ride: moderate | Allow 2–3 hours Alternate Out-and-Back Routes Diener Rd | 8 miles out-and-back | ~900ft uphill Route 8A Bottle Rock-Harrington Route 8B Loch Lomond-Seigler elevation gain Flat loop | 15 miles Springs loop | 14 miles From Salmina Rd, Diener Rd winds downhill (about 3 miles of dirt road) crossing Seigler Springs Rd at 1.5m. Continuing northeast, there are 0.0 START at Loch Lomond Roadhouse, intersection of Hwy views of Mt Konocti to the north at about 2.5m. Diener descends past 0.0 START at Boggs Mtn parking lot on Forestry Rd. Turn 175 and Loch Lomond Rd. Ride east on Loch Lomond Rd. more vineyards and orchards and briefly becomes a paved road before LEFT to Hwy 175. it reaches Hwy 29 at about 4.0m. 3.0 Turn LEFT on Seigler Springs Rd. Pass Adi Da Sanctuary 1.6 Turn RIGHT on Bottle Rock Rd. on right at 3.3m. Perini Rd | 10 miles out-and-back | ~1,000ft up- hill elevation gain 5.0 Pass Sulphur Creek Rd on right (optional 1.2 mile short- 4.5 Dirt road begins. Pass Diener Rd. at 5.0m. cut to Harrington Flat Rd, avoiding dirt road segment. Steep From the intersection of Big Canyon Rd, Perini Rd winds south-to- uphill with elevation gain of over 500 ft). 7.6 Dirt road ends. Pass tasting room on right with magnificent views of Mt. Konocti at 7.8m. Great picnic spot. north along expansive vineyards in an area known for Snows Lake, a 6.4 Pass vineyard entrance on right (great views). vernal pool. The dirt road segment runs from 0.2m to 3.0m. Signs 8.1 Turn LEFT to Red Hills Rd. for the wetland restoration project begin at 1.6m. Please stay on the 8.3 Slow down as you approach 8 miles. Make sharp RIGHT road. Fabulous views of the hills surrounding the Cache Creek water- to Harrington Flat Rd. 8.9 Turn LEFT to Hwy 175. shed to the north at around 3.3m. After the last cattleguard at 3.9m, 8.8 Pass Boggs Lake Reserve parking on left. 9.2 Bear RIGHT to Wildcat Rd. At 9.8m Wildcat becomes a the road begins its steep, winding descent downhill and ends at 5.2m dirt road till about 11.2m. 10.4 Dirt road begins. on Seigler Canyon Rd. 11.4 Turn RIGHT on Hwy 175. 11.7 Dirt road ends, followed by a steep downhill at 12.1m. Big Canyon Rd | 15 miles out-and-back 11.6 Turn LEFT on Salmina Rd and make an immediate | ~1,470ft uphill elevation gain 12.6 Intersection of Harrington Flat and Sulphur Creek Rd. Bear RIGHT to stay on Salmina. LEFT to stay on Harrington Flat. NOTE: There are no services on this 15-mile out-and-back, so plan your 13.4 Turn LEFT on Hwy 175 and reach the Loch Lomond Rd 13.7 Turn RIGHT to Hwy 175 heading south toward Cobb. trip accordingly. From the intersection of Seigler Canyon Rd, Big Canyon intersection at 14.6m. Rd heads south past a wide meadow to the right. A steep descent to OPTION: Return to Boggs via Entrance Rd. At 14.5 turn LEFT on the canyon begins at 1.8m with outstanding views of the Mayacamas. Entrance Rd, then turn RIGHT to the trailhead. Continue on Take caution on this rough, winding segment. The descent ends at the dirt singletrack till the trail converges with Hoberg’s Loop and leads small bridge crossing Big Canyon Creek near the turnoff for Ettawa to Mac’s Trail to the right. Take Mac’s Trail heading south back Springs on the right at 2.9m. The rider will encounter several creek to the parking lot. crossings in this pleasant canyon till the paved road ends at 7.4m. 15.0 Turn LEFT to return to Forestry Rd and the Boggs [Turnoff for Harbin will be ~4 miles (turn right at Y), or continue on to parking lot. Middletown, 5.4 miles to the south.] Cycling Safety Tips Lake County Bike Route protect yourself 8 Wear a properly-fitted helmet. By law, bicycle riders under 18 years of age must wear a bicycle helmet while riding on a public road. The Konocti Challenge (707) 349-0815 | www.konoctichallenge.com ride with traffic, learn & follow the rules of the road Bicycle riders on public roads have the same rights and responsibilities The Konocti Challenge is a one-of-a-kind cycling experience as motorists, and must obey the same rules and regulations. and adventure for cyclists of all ages and ability levels! Yield to all pedestrians and horse riders, and take caution when Originally organized as “Pedal the Puddle” in 1990, the popular passing horse trailers. annual event is held the first Saturday of October. There are 4 routes to choose from, ranging from 20 to 100 mile loops, all Cobb: Mountain Bike including extensive SAG support, an end-of-ride BBQ on the be conspicuous, alert & communicate your intentions lake shore, and entertaining rest stop antics by local non-profit 15 miles | Elevation gain: 1538–1848ft Ride carefully–vehicles waiting at stop signs, in driveways, or parking organizations. Participants can ride through vineyards and pear Route begins: Boggs Mountain/Loch Lomond spaces may suddenly pull out in front of you. Be prepared to stop or orchards, face a challenging 5,000 foot elevation climb, or have take evasive action. a relaxing family fun ride along the shores of Clear Lake. All proceeds benefit the local and international projects of the maintain control of your bicycle Rotary Club of Lakeport. For details & registration, visit the website. Ensure your bicycle is in good working order by inspecting it regularly. Check your bike for tire pressure, chain, and brakes (close quick release wheel levers). Carry repair and emergency supplies. More info: CA DMV Safety Tips for Bicyclists www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/fast_facts/ffdl37.htm bike shops The Konocti Regional Trails System (KRT) is a network of trails and community pathways on and around Clear Lake which: 1) Main St. Bicycles highlights the region’s outstanding scenic beauty, diverse wildlife, 125 N Main St, Lakeport. 263-3344 natural landscapes, and cultural history; 2) enhances the visitor experience by providing an opportunity for recreation and ap- Cycle Path Bike Shop preciation of these unique assets; and 3) promotes community 14106 Olympic Dr, Clearlake. 994-1200 health and economic vitality throughout the region. Named for Lake County’s iconic Mt.