redlands

This is probably my favorite trail I have ridden in California thus far. It's a basic trail for the most part but, it is a very scenic trail. One very nice feature is the upper trail because it hugs the inside of the canyon up about 20 feet above the main trail. This upper trail allows for a rolling ride with a panoramic view of some beautiful orchards, , occasional snow packed peaks, some attractive hillside houses and and a lazy winding train-track. About half-way through the trail there is a lookout spot. It's a bit of a push to get to the top but, it's well worth it.

The Redlands Festival of Arts is larger than the Redlands Art Walk Festival, but its a bit more contemporary. Not as much my style. I did enjoy myself. I had a great pulled pork sandwich from a place in Mentone (I can't remember the name of it, but Mentone is so small, that anyone interested should surely be able to find it easily). I had a Ritual Red beer and listened to music. The music was either more folk or 1960's whereas the Art Walk is often more mixed,.. well more rock. I would have expected more of a heavy metal scene because of the car show down State Street.

Hangar 24 is a local brewery here in Redland's California. Their beer is, ...(well, in my opinion,...its, "okay"). But, the people are always nice and I like the yearly air-show. There is a small municipal airport about 2 miles outside of town.

The Redland's Classic is a 5-day bicycle racing competition in Redland's, Highland and Yucaipa. Apparently this is not some little event. Cyclist's from around the world come here to compete.