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Geronimo
9 reviews
4.78 of 5
This is a highly technical, steep downhill run that should not be attempted by beginners. There is roughly 1000-1200 foot elevation change in 1-1.5 miles so you can imagine the grade. It is very infrequently used and therefore has its loose areas as well as some overgrowth. The best part of the trail is the lower 1/2 where there are several rock chutes that are a blast to descend. The entire trail with the exception of one or two spots is ridable for a moderately experienced rider. You come out on the north side of south mountain at the top of 20th street at the Boy Scouts camp. Head north on 20th street to the hiline canal. Go east along the hiline for ~2.5 miles back to the Beverly Canyon Parking lot. From there you can take the east loop trails back to the 48th street/Guadalupe parking lot.
Geronimo is a downhill trail only that starts at the Buena Vista parking lot in South Mountain park. Best access is riding up National/Mormon from the east end of the park. Once you hit the Buena Vista parking lot, head north on the unmarked trail that takes off between the rock walls. After about 1/4 mile, a trail will head off to the right; it's marked with a plain brown stake with no name - that's Geronimo. Bombs Away and hang on.
Summary: One of the fastest, funnest trails on S. Mtn. Mostly all down with only a couple ascents of 10-20 strokes. Been riding this regularly for eight years. Rode it this a.m. on the way to work. Recent heavy rains have seriously damaged some of the upper dirt sections. And brush and cactus have grown very close to the trail. Needs maintenance attention. Shuttlers have improved some of the lower turns with berms. Recommended for all-mtn & DH bikes not XC bikes.
Recommended Route: From Buena Vista parking lot at the east end of the paved road up S. Mtn. go north towards the park bench and start down. Veer right 200 yard down and let it loose.
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Summary: Hit Holbert then Geromino (Shuttled) New to the area these rides are sick. They work you from the top all the way down. I've never ridden stuff like it, but could describe it as gnarly rock garden all the way down, throw in some tight switchbacks, a little exposure, and good speed and your set. Makes me want to roll it on a DH machine, I hit it on my 6" Enduro Pro and got to push the bike to it's DH limits. Rock the armour and the FF helmet, and get some bruises. Love it.
Other recommended trails in the same area: Holbert, Javelina to Mormon to National and down.
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Summary: This trail is one of the best I have ridden. It is very fast and very technical. It is also drops down through a beautifull canyon and is not crowded like some of the other trails on South Mountain. It is extremely fun from top to bottom. Lots of drops, shoots, switchbacks, and fast sections. I recommend it only to advanced riders. I only ride this trail when I am feeling confident. Would definitely not recommend riding this alone.
Other recommended trails in the same area: Mormon, National, Upper part of National (above the parking lot)
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Review Date November 17, 2003
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty 2 of 5
Technical Difficulty 4 of 5
Ridden Trail: Every few months
Reviewed by: yeahbaby
,
Cross Country Rider
Summary: Fun! I did this recently looking for something new at south mountain. It was fun fast and entirely rideable on my S-Works Epic. I don't wear pads or a face protecting helmet. Though, if you took a nasty spill here you might be wishing some protection!. The only bits which where hard to stay on the saddle were a couple hairpin turns. It was a bit sandy in spots but all and all it was fun!
Recommended Route: from 48th st ramada's climb up national or mormon to buena vista descend geronimo
Other recommended trails in the same area: beverly, national, telegraph, javalina, ridgeline
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Review Date November 4, 2002
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Ridden Trail: Ridden Once
Reviewed by: John Wallace
, from Agoura Hills, CA
Summary: Despite the comments below, I went alone, on a Tuesday am, did not have pads, and was on a rented Specialized Enduro (which worked fine). I survived! I dabbed on more spots then I want to admit to, dismounted several times (no avoiding this, at least for me), but still managed to do quite a few sections that had my heart a pounding. About 2/3 down, there was a great rock shute, followed by a right with a drop, and then I think a left turn over some rocks. This section was great - went back and did it two more times and took a photo!! I am reasonable competent at riding technical trails on an XC full suspension or light freeride (Enduro fits this - note that it was the older model with 4.5" rear travel). This trail was a blast, and I would definately do it again - some pads and some company would make it more enjoyable and make me a bit more daring. This is definately not a trail for a beginner or novice rider. There is a suggestion below to ride(?)up Mormon. You'ld have to be ET to ride up this trail! Although it had just rained really hard a few days before (Sunday, and I was out Tuesday), I doubt this had much impact on the trail. As noted above, it was worth it to me to mostly hike up this trail, and ride down Mormon Loop and Javelina, since I had just one day. If I had longer, I wouldn't bother going up Mormon. Head up National or Mormon Loop and try going down Mormon. Would be a lot more fun. Overall - I had a great time. I made the most of my four hour ride and will go out of my way to ride here again if given the opportunity. Followed directions as noted below/above, and it would be really hard to miss this trail.
Recommended Route: MY ROUTE: I had one am to bike - so I made the most of it. I started at the parking lot off 48th and went to the end of Desert Classic, biked/hiked up Telegraph and connected to National, continued down Geronimo, biked/hiked up Mormon, and then did Mormon Loop and Javalina back to parking lot. About 4 hours total time - although I stopped for photos and to enjoy the views. The only bad part of this loop was going hiking up Mormon (I got the impression from one of the reviews listed below that one could bike up most of this - hmmmm. I would say you have to hike for at least a 0.5 miles, maybe a mile. However, it was worth it for me (I had the one day), because Mormon Loop and Javelina were great.
Other recommended trails in the same area: Desert Classic, National, Mormon Loop, Javelina
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