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Hi all, sorry to bother you again but I have a question for any and everyone 
riding the Auburn trails from the Overlook and/or Maidu.

Specifically the Cardiac by-pass and the Overlook.

Anyone know specifically if bikes are allowed on the Cardiac by-pass and/or 
Overlook trails?

There is so much single track with dropoffs  in there I was a little 
concerned.

A week ago I rode with my daughter up the switchback and saw bike tracks 
towards the top section.  What concerned me deeply is that they were on the 
very very narrow portions of the switchbacks where there is no room at all 
for a startled horse to go if bikes are on their way down. I have nothing 
against sharing trails at all and my horse is very comfortable with bikes, 
however, I've  never seen tracks their before.  It would be extremely 
dangerous to a horse/rider coming up that switchback with a bike or two 
coming down fast.  There is no where to go to escape or pull over.

Also, I wanted to take my husband to the Overlook to ride. His gelding is 
experienced in there but I do worry about running into a bike on the first 
mile or so  section going out from the Overlook as well.  We are used to 
hikers/runners/dogs, even kids with green flags...but not sure about the 
bike part.  I know there are wider trails we share and that works.  But the 
above I'm concerned about.  Especially when I'm by myself or with my 
husband.  I'm just starting to take him out more little by little and need 
to know what to expect.

Anybody know for sure?  I'm most concerned about the switchback...

kathie



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