XC Ride: Mt Wilson Non-Stop Descent, Los Angeles Mountain Biking

This has to be my favorite mountain bike ride in Southern California. From the Eaton Saddle Trail Head, it's a short climb and then it's all downhill for 4000 ft. I climbed via the Mt Wilson Toll Rd from Pasadena (link to map below). It's a long grind, but the part shown in the video can be shuttled. The fire road is easy to coast down all the way to the bottom and there are optional single tracks for various skill levels. As much as it can be challenging for death-defying experts, it's also appropriate for beginners when they stay on the large path. Sunset Trail and El Prieto are great challenging single tracks for intermediates. Upper and Middle Sam Merrell are expert trails with a lot of exposure to cliffs. I skipped Upper Sam Merrell (on the left at 4:52) because it's a bit too sketchy when clipped-in on the cross-country bike. When riding it though, it's almost all single tracks all the way to the bottom. A trail bike is recommended! // WHERE IS THIS • Location: San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles CA, USA • Ride Map:   / strava   • Segment shown in video:   / strava   // BIKE GEAR • Mountain Bike: http://bit.ly/2xbzFbV • Tires: http://amzn.to/2hfu0cn • Pedals: http://amzn.to/2c0hf1Q • Shoes: http://bit.ly/2bKqFka • Helmet: http://amzn.to/2ch4PAf • Gloves: http://amzn.to/2p9K8fl • Sunglasses: http://amzn.to/2bX957r • Jersey & Bibs: http://bit.ly/teamdreamstore • Hydratation Pack: http://amzn.to/2cafTPU • Bike GPS: http://amzn.to/2bHb3IF • GPS Mount: http://amzn.to/2c5YjNW // CAMERA GEAR • Camera: http://amzn.to/2fNXwGc • Camera Mount: http://amzn.to/2bRgJjU • Battery Bank: http://amzn.to/2nOICj4 // FOLLOW ME • Blog:   / thebikecomesfirst   • Instagram:   / sachoben   • Strava:   / strava   • G+: https://plus.google.com/+BenGoyette • Facebook:   / bengoyette1