RobW
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Imagine the story possibilities at fork in trail... it’s like that weird movie where you pick the outcome. Oops, killed dad againIf we put them up, they’d be on every friggen tree and no two would be on the same topic.
6 Mile Run Conditions
- Thread starter jimf
- Start date
I second this. Grippy. Conditions are perfect for testing how much you can lean into a turn.
Are you guys feeling like the trail closure was helpful?
How does that new section ride? I have a lot more work to do there btw.
Tim
aka sptimmy43
I think it probably was. My thoughts are based on what I read here, though, not on first hand observations. Sounds like there were few cars in the lots during the closure so that seems like a win. I know for me personally if I were to go to a park unsure of conditions and found the trail head to be blocked with a "closed" sign it would remove all doubt and I would find something else to do. I am not naive enough to think everyone thinks like I do but, hopefully, closure during sensitive times combined with the new signage will help deter at least some people that would otherwise be causing damage.
Are you referring to the new section along the field on blue? It was a little rough but should get better as it gets ridden more.
Robin
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We rode it Tuesday and will be back tonight. The kids were "yaaaaaaaa" and "woo woo" on it. Thank you!
I think the closure really helped. It was getting bad and there is a lot less to fix than normal at the start of the season.
New section is still a little rough but riding much better than it was in the winter.
I am gonna get in there with the rake again (this time in daylight) and I’ll also get some saw work done on blue.
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i'll have a better idea after riding, but i'm going to guess it was too late to reduce the amount of trail work
that will be needed -
I think the better reason for the closure is the displacement of the compressed dirt which will be subject to
flowing away with the rain. Like the trail becoming a culvert in the field sections of blue.
Also people going in and looking at deep bike ruts just seems like a bad association for the mtb community.
jklett
Well-Known Member
I think that it was much needed, probably should have happened a bit sooner but I still think that it was helpful.
I really like the new part(if it's the section I think you're talking about). It adds some fun to a part that was just straight.
I'm going back after work today with a hand saw and some clippers to help with a few things, thank you very much for all the work you do for this place.
Lemme know what you hit (which trail) so I can plan my tomorrow morning.
jklett
Well-Known Member
Will do ?.
Gnick
Active Member
I plan on riding here tomorrow - hope all is well
02camaro
Well-Known Member
tomorrow is supposed to be a wash out, saturday may rain too. get out today if you can conditions were perfect.
jklett
Well-Known Member
Just got back, did a little cutting on Blue, it should be clear all the way up except for a few logs that are too big for my saw. Both areas I cleared were starting to get ride around but no reason for that now.
These are the ones I couldn't take care of but with some more stick piling they could be rollable.
BTW, thanks to Pedro on the blue santa cruz for the help. It would have taken me a good bit longer without him.
These are the ones I couldn't take care of but with some more stick piling they could be rollable.
BTW, thanks to Pedro on the blue santa cruz for the help. It would have taken me a good bit longer without him.
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Dajerseyrat
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You guys need a hand tamper to pack it down some? I have one I can bring if you pm me when you're going I'm off all day tomorrow.
@jklett that one log with the ride around forming is definitely one I’m gonna get tomorrow morning. Thanks for the update.
@Dajerseyrat i like to use a bowed rake vs a tamp. Rake it out and then ride it in. Tamping could help with the riding in faster but that’s a lot of work where a few passes on the tires will get a line going.
@Dajerseyrat i like to use a bowed rake vs a tamp. Rake it out and then ride it in. Tamping could help with the riding in faster but that’s a lot of work where a few passes on the tires will get a line going.
jklett
Well-Known Member
I only went as far as where I knew were major problems today, I'll be keeping the saw and clippers on me from here on in and next time I'll focus on some of the face slappers. I know that there's a big log down on the other side of Middlebush but I don't think there's much more as far as major problem areas(trimming wise at least).
Couldn’t get in this morning. My early morning access was thwarted by local authorities. If no one can get out to cut, I’ll get it after the rain.
Eschmitt85
New Member
Someone stopped you from accessing the trail today?