Don't let the name fool you, the Darkside is some of the best riding in the Mt. Wilson mountain biking complex. It is shorter and steeper than the Eaton Saddle drop, and for the most part it is in the shade of a deep dark forest. The trails are loamy-er and less loose than everywhere else on the mountain. Riders can get the full 5,000' drop too.
If you have never ridden the Darkside now is the time to check it out. Honestly, we at the Shuttles don't understand why everyone focuses on Mt Lowe and the Eatons. Darkside is the best terrain on the mountain.
Don't take our words for it - Click Join and come see for yourself.
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Mt. Wilson MTB Adventure provides shuttles from Altadena, Sierra Madre and Arcadia to the Mt Wilson mountain bike area. Be ready to roll with your bike, helmet and kit in hand 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
While walk-ups are welcome, Attending RSVPs have priority followed by Maybe Attending. Please pay attention to the information below including departure times, RSVP and required points. It will save you a lot of time.
NOTE:
SCOA Shuttles are available ONLY self-serve via this website. If you have questions, hit up the site Admin AdventureSport. If you are signing up a large group, make sure each rider fills out the waiver before arriving. If you are interested in a Private Shuttle - call the shop 310.230.230.5520. Finally, if this is your first time online, don't wait until the last minute to RSVP - 'nuff said.
Arbi365
Chris, I'm trying to book for tomorrows 9:20am dark side shuttle but the new system does not allow for me to use my points. Thanks. +1
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Dark Side - Rim Trail: I rode this on Sunday, Feb. 11. The trail is in really good shape, apart from some sections along the cliff face at the beginning (just after the telescopes) where scree has covered the trail and you have to dismount, and a few other sections later on with the same. No poison oak, no poodle-dog bush at the moment. The last time I rode the trail, it was very overgrown, but everything has been cut back. Almost no one appears to have been riding Rim Trail. I only saw evidence of bike traffic once I hit the Gabrielino Trail at Newcomb Pass. The middle and last thirds of Rim Trail are flowy and fast, with a fair amount of acorns. If you have not done it before, note that it is almost all off-camber. The section from Newcomb Pass to Sturtevant Camp is a bit more technical, and really fast and fun.
Attending
How to purchase points and RSVP
Here are some videos and links helpful in purchasing points and RSVPing. If you are unfamiliar with the process, we encourage you to view and read the entire page, and view both videos before trying.
Express Payment Links
If you are having trouble with payment links try these. They accomplish the payment but without an explanation. PLEASE verify your transactions here.
So you have purchased extra points that you want to "Share" with your friend - no problem follow these steps.
Click - on their profile link
Underneath their profile picture is a "Send Points" link
Click the link
Type in the point quantity and click send
Tell your friend to login and RSVP
Repeat until all your friends are RSVP
Still having trouble?
If you are trying to RSVP multiple people for anything EXCEPT MTB Shuttle - Please feel free to call us in the shop 310.230.5520 during normal working hours 8 - 5 most days except Mondays.
Everyone is required to fill out a waiver before boarding the van. If you have not signed a waiver in the current calendar year, please take a moment to do so here. If you do it here you will not have to do it at the van.
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