blackburn1973
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Anyone been out here lately? Conditions report? Imagine with Sourlands finally shaping up might be similar at WCT?
Water Company Trails Conditions
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rosceaux
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I was out for a run last Sunday on the red loop. There were some sections of Play-Doh mud in the expected spots, but it was much drier than anticipated. I wouldn't have felt bad about riding there for the first time since February. Who knows what tonight/tomorrow might bring?
It is pretty overgrown in sections. I thought I would look like a complete maniac running through the woods with a machete, so I figured I'd wait until my next bike ride to do some trimming. There were only a few trees down, but one biggie right as you enter on the blue trail. I found out (the hard way) that I was able to steeplechase it on the way in, but not so much on the way out.
It is pretty overgrown in sections. I thought I would look like a complete maniac running through the woods with a machete, so I figured I'd wait until my next bike ride to do some trimming. There were only a few trees down, but one biggie right as you enter on the blue trail. I found out (the hard way) that I was able to steeplechase it on the way in, but not so much on the way out.
FWIW, a silky saw (or any folding but the silky gets the nod for its incredibly sharp blade)is the best thing I have found for trimming, hands down.
1. The 7 or 8” models fit nicely in a jersey pocket.
2. The folded saw leaves minimal areas to damage your spine in the case of falling on your back.
3. Due to the sharp blade, it works very well as a machete for prickers and the like
4. Can cut some fairly thick branches and logs with easy.
For me, the clippers are far too time consuming and only able to cut a few prickers at a time. I have only had a handful of Mtb rides this year where I didn’t do some kind of trimming. I am on my second trim on many of the main trails at baldpate, which were majorly over grown.
In any case, thanks!!
Mountain Bike Mike
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rick81721
Lothar
Eh just need a bigger hand saw. What is that thing you are carrying, a pen knife?
Mountain Bike Mike
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A silky small enough for the side pocket of my club ride shorts... which can handle a good majority of things. i have a larger saw but that requires me to wear a camel back which I hate wearing
Mountain Bike Mike
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@stb222 and I worked on trimming the beginning of Red / Red climb from Blue (Clockwise). We made it from the bottom to just about the top by the farm field.. we were cut short when I stirred up a yellow jacket nest and got stung a bunch of times.
From where we left off to the first small rock garden needs a good trim if anyone wants to help out. I think the next day I'll be out there is possibly Friday morning.
From where we left off to the first small rock garden needs a good trim if anyone wants to help out. I think the next day I'll be out there is possibly Friday morning.
J-Dro
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This is one of the worst places for drainage unfortunately.
Round Valley is the goto place in the centerish area of NJ.
Robin
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I haven't been here since the summer when I was hiking and trimming. I figured with colder temps, it might be worth checking out.
Horrible deep and wide ruts from people riding while it was (and is still) wet. I managed to stay on top of most of the ice and ruts but there is a lot of damage from previous rides. There are a few large trees down too.
Horrible deep and wide ruts from people riding while it was (and is still) wet. I managed to stay on top of most of the ice and ruts but there is a lot of damage from previous rides. There are a few large trees down too.
Didnt cross over to Water Co due to time this morning, but Greenway is trashed. I think I know where I will be focusing some efforts this year...
one piece crank
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I'm thinking of hiting these trails Saturday AM, after fresh snow?
should be frozen - there is some good tech in there, the snow may end up filling-in, or covering.
trails are not well marked (i haven't been there since the spring), so someone knowledgeable will need to go through to follow them.
one piece crank
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In other words, don't follow my tracks!
I was at Baldpate 2 times this week and Greenway on Monday. This morning, there were areas at Baldpate that were not frozen solid and I would expect similar for sections of Water Co.
