Surprised to see this pop up in my feed. I rode this trail a few years back when it was still really overgrown. Funny enough, I did 911 first before crack and didn't think it was too bad. Nice to see it in actually rideable conditions.
It’s been a while since I’ve ridden 911 as well, so I’m not sure how it’s riding these days. It’s a great one when it’s not too overgrown! The Crack i find rides more consistently. Breaking can be brutal on 911 when it’s dusty or full of leaves.
Nice run down 911! I haven't been down that trail in a couple years, but the last time I did it was so overgrown that you had to deal with bar-grabbers as well as the gnar. I might have to get back on it tomorrow while I'm down there in Ptown!
Thanks! Yeah, I know what you mean haha. The trail is hard enough as it is without getting gored by branches. It's been cleared out recently though. Some of the trimmings from the trees can make it hard to get traction. Definitely a good trail to add into the rotation if you're looking for a challenge. Have fun out there!
So about 4 years ago I was on Google maps looking around that area, because I have seen old remnants of trails here & there. I see something, a ribbon that parallels Crack and actually exits at the bottom of Crack. So I went in from the bottom maybe 100 yards, blocked, over grown. I climb up and find the entrance and go in maybe 30 yards, blocked. Came back a few days later with tools and worked it top to bottom, just getting it kind of rideable. Nice to see it's been brought to full ride status. I tell folks, when you find Crack rather easy, try 911. Rear brake modulation is key to control speed. As of now 9/2023, it seems to be getting a tad sketchier.
nice! Thanks for clearing it out and reviving the trail. It's great to have such an epic trail open again. Ditto on the rear brake modulation. It's a good exercise and staying calm and not clamping down on the brakes. It's been a while since I've ridden 911- I don't want to imagine ridding it now if it's even sketchier haha.
Did this today! Go-pro doesn't do this justice!!!! I've done crack, mile and all that gnar but this was on another level. Walked 20% of the trail, 5x as steep as go-pro shows. Perfect place to break bones.
Agreed! I’ve all the runs I’ve done this one suffered the most from the Go-pro effect. When you can see the seat post you know it’s steep though. Walking is the way to go if it doesn’t feel right. Best to live to fight another day, and take it down one stretch at a time. I’ll look forward to the video!
Thanks! It's definitely an underrated trail when it's not overgrown. The rollers on the crack are probably steeper, but in terms of longer, sustained descents, I'd say 911 is up there in some sections.
I'm not sure what the goat trail is. It's not the hike-a-bike route up, but it finishes at the same spot as where The Crack finishes. It's gnarly for sure!
The entry point of that trail is about 300 yards further up the Fire Road then the crack . It's a totally different trial but it ends in the same place. @waymaniac
I think some people call it Powerline as the entry point is directly under the power lines and the trail follows the power lines for a minute. It's definitely steep definitely technical spots midway through. You would definitely want to scope it out or at least follow somebody that knows the line.
That's a very gnarly line
Very gnarly! Especially because it can get overgrown. If you like steep trails and you feel good on the other trails at Pacifica it can be fun though.
Surprised to see this pop up in my feed. I rode this trail a few years back when it was still really overgrown. Funny enough, I did 911 first before crack and didn't think it was too bad. Nice to see it in actually rideable conditions.
It’s been a while since I’ve ridden 911 as well, so I’m not sure how it’s riding these days. It’s a great one when it’s not too overgrown! The Crack i find rides more consistently. Breaking can be brutal on 911 when it’s dusty or full of leaves.
Nice run down 911! I haven't been down that trail in a couple years, but the last time I did it was so overgrown that you had to deal with bar-grabbers as well as the gnar. I might have to get back on it tomorrow while I'm down there in Ptown!
Thanks! Yeah, I know what you mean haha. The trail is hard enough as it is without getting gored by branches. It's been cleared out recently though. Some of the trimmings from the trees can make it hard to get traction. Definitely a good trail to add into the rotation if you're looking for a challenge. Have fun out there!
So about 4 years ago I was on Google maps looking around that area, because I have seen old remnants of trails here & there. I see something, a ribbon that parallels Crack and actually exits at the bottom of Crack. So I went in from the bottom maybe 100 yards, blocked, over grown. I climb up and find the entrance and go in maybe 30 yards, blocked. Came back a few days later with tools and worked it top to bottom, just getting it kind of rideable. Nice to see it's been brought to full ride status. I tell folks, when you find Crack rather easy, try 911. Rear brake modulation is key to control speed. As of now 9/2023, it seems to be getting a tad sketchier.
nice! Thanks for clearing it out and reviving the trail. It's great to have such an epic trail open again. Ditto on the rear brake modulation. It's a good exercise and staying calm and not clamping down on the brakes. It's been a while since I've ridden 911- I don't want to imagine ridding it now if it's even sketchier haha.
Last winters storms did a number on trails everywhere. Mile & Boyscouts got hammered too
@@jbdbsb Pacifica was already pretty wild!
@@waymaniac The steepest trail I
@@jbdbsb I think you got cut off. Have you ridden something steeper in the Bay?
you know its steep when u can see the seatpost on the gopro. nice vid
Thanks! True haha. The go pro effect really doesn't do it justice- the seat post really is the only way to get a sense for how steep it is.
Did this today! Go-pro doesn't do this justice!!!! I've done crack, mile and all that gnar but this was on another level. Walked 20% of the trail, 5x as steep as go-pro shows. Perfect place to break bones.
Agreed! I’ve all the runs I’ve done this one suffered the most from the Go-pro effect. When you can see the seat post you know it’s steep though. Walking is the way to go if it doesn’t feel right. Best to live to fight another day, and take it down one stretch at a time. I’ll look forward to the video!
@@waymaniac yeah, definitely live to ride another day! You must've been leaning back far to clear that, good work!
@@Rszshredsmtb79 Thanks! How did you find 911 compares to some of the UCSC steep trails like Mailboxes?
@@waymaniac its like 100x harder, no traction- it is just dangerous. Mailboxes looks like a cake walk when compared to 911.
@@Rszshredsmtb79 Good to know. I hear Vampire Squid is the really steep trail at UCSC.
One of those "no, thank you" trails)
haha. Always a smart choice! Lately I feel that way too.
😉Steepest? Good video man. Happy to see the trail in such nice conditions.
Thanks! It's definitely an underrated trail when it's not overgrown. The rollers on the crack are probably steeper, but in terms of longer, sustained descents, I'd say 911 is up there in some sections.
isnt this just the goat trail to crack?
I'm not sure what the goat trail is. It's not the hike-a-bike route up, but it finishes at the same spot as where The Crack finishes. It's gnarly for sure!
The entry point of that trail is about 300 yards further up the Fire Road then the crack . It's a totally different trial but it ends in the same place. @waymaniac
I think some people call it Powerline as the entry point is directly under the power lines and the trail follows the power lines for a minute. It's definitely steep definitely technical spots midway through. You would definitely want to scope it out or at least follow somebody that knows the line.