Tourne County Park Conditions
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slushdog
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He didn't realize the wheel was missing until the next day. He rode Tourne on Monday (3/6). He took off the front wheel, put the rest of the bike into the truck, got distracted in a conversation with a couple and forgot the wheel. I'm hoping that someone does return the wheel. We all know how much we love our bikes and riding.
slushdog
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Good news! Tom got his wheel back. He returned to Tourne today and spoke to the maintenance crew. They promptly retrieved it from their storage shed and returned the wheel. Although he tried to give them a monetary reward, they refused it. Thank you Morris County Maintenance crew!
Go. Go ride now! A little rough this morning but it'll soften and be awesome. Fatbike preferred as everything was snowed in.
you know that line "shoulda been here yesterday"? well, it fully applies to the Tourne right now. very sloppy with few (if any) firm spots. unless the temps tank at night and you can get there early, just hit the road.
Well, I did say "now".
My rides are usually on Sunday so when I report most everyone is done for the weekend and it's meaningless. But we try.
HA!Well, I did say "now".
with the cold temps last night i decided to give it another go there today. it was *a little* better, but not much. slogging through the mush yesterday put a beating on my legs so i didn't do my full loop. it would probably be a lot better for someone under 190lbs...
So what's this joint gonna be like Sunday morning at 9-11am????
TLR - depends on the weather.
@MadisonDan - most of the trails have seen a ton of traffic so they're pretty beaten down. neither the "upper red" trail on the boonton twp side nor hadn't seen much action and the northern facing switches on the denville side were a little tricky. the southern/eastern side was mostly clear. the climb to the top had a single packed in section which was a little slick.
R - depends on the weather.@MadisonDan - most of the trails have seen a ton of traffic so they're pretty beaten down. neither the "upper red" trail on the boonton twp side nor hadn't seen much action and the northern facing switches on the denville side were a little tricky. the southern/eastern side was mostly clear. the climb to the top had a single packed in section which was a little slick.
pat_the_cat
Member
Trails still snow covered? Considering heading here tomorrow afternoon.
SSmtbr
Well-Known Member
Rode yesterday, 4/14, and trails were overall in great shape. A little soft in the low spots on purple near the red/white/purple junction by the lake and toward the pink/teal intersection.
There's a blow down about a foot in diameter sitting about thigh high on the red trail just after blue as you climb from the McCaffrey Ln side.
There's a blow down about a foot in diameter sitting about thigh high on the red trail just after blue as you climb from the McCaffrey Ln side.
Berms&Boofs
Well-Known Member
The MCPC chainsaw crew was in the park today. All of the problematic trees are now gone. Thanks trail crew!!!
I'm sure that Tourne will be fine. I'll probably swing through there later today.
The white trail through the middle is the last one to dry out. There will probably be one muddy section on teal, and one on purple by the bridge, but they are nothing to worry about. If I'm wrong and the trails are bad, you can always do some character building laps up and down the gravel road to the top of the Tourne.
Also, FYI there is a weekly beginner/intermediate ride at the Tourne at 6pm on Tuesdays, hosted by Cycle Craft:
https://www.meetup.com/Cycle-Craft-NJ-Rides/events/241860383/
