Chimney Rock Conditions

[Patrick]

Bump, Any Clues?

got some good pockets of rain moving through today.

were you doing a late-late afternoon ride?

 

[Kirt]

Bump, Any Clues?

Go for it & let us know.

 

[GSTim]

Just had time for a short one. Pat was correct, looks like some small showers went through that didn't hit further North. Exposed stuff was a little wet but nothing major. Everything under tree cover was mostly bone dry. I would say a solid 3. It was pretty windy the whole time I was there, so if it doesn't rain overnight, should be even better tomorrow.

 

[Kirt]

Word is the bridge on White will be installed soon. It is a prefab so it should be quick once the process starts.

 

[Dingo]

Word is the bridge on White will be installed soon. It is a prefab so it should be quick once the process starts.

COOL!

 

[Piston Honda]

Good to go for tomorrow morning?

 

[Kirt]

Good to go for tomorrow morning?

Might be a little damp but I don't think you'll cause any major damage. Chime in with an update if you make it out.

 

[FitmanNJ]

I rode Orange, Red, and White this afternoon. I gave it a "2," but it was a good "2." Yes, there were a few soft spots, but not peanut buttery. Most of the non-rocky ground was moist, but firm, or protected by leaves. Some areas were even dry. I would imagine that it will be even better tomorrow with the predicted dry weather and warmer temps.

 

[Norm]

I rode Orange, Red, and White this afternoon. I gave it a "2," but it was a good "2." Yes, there were a few soft spots, but not peanut buttery. Most of the non-rocky ground was moist, but firm, or protected by leaves. Some areas were even dry. I would imagine that it will be even better tomorrow with the predicted dry weather and warmer temps.

I'd go a "bad" 3. I wouldn't recommend everyone ride it right now. But if it's getting normal/local rider use mid-week, it's fine.

 

[pygmypony]

i rode orange, red and blue today...would give them all a solid 2...there we definitely some slick rocks and roots...but nothing extraordinary....typically pretty sloppy at the bottom of blue...

 

[Tim]

I rode Blue, Red, Orange, and Yellow today. It was only my second time to Chimney rock so I am not familiar with the "usual spots." As stated above, I'd rate it a solid 2 or maybe a shaky 3. Lower spots on blue were a little sloppy, the climb on yellow heading away from orange was partially frozen and a bit sloppy. I don't think any ruts were made or damage done but some spots were a bit slick.

I give you guys who ride here regularly a lot of credit. The rocks just punished me. I have mainly ridden 6MR and Hartshorne so this was something outside my comfort zone for sure.

 

[stilluf]

Rode yellows and oranges this morning. Overall good, except orange uphill by gilbride; Avoid, very muddy.

 

[surf1net]

Started at the ball field and for some reason (wishful thinking) I went to White. Mistake, all mud. Turned around and did Yellow which was fine. Not sure about the rest of the park.

 

[kidzach]

yeah, the Rock is one of the worst draining in the state because of it's soil /rock foundation make up. Even more so during the colder months when the vegetation does zero absorption. I usually wait at least 5 days after any sort of rain to consider riding here.

 

[Norm]

We rode both red and blue this morning. I would say both are a solid 4 out of 4.

 

[qclabrat]

We rode both red and blue this morning. I would say both are a solid 4 out of 4.

When did blue get better than orange in weather like this? @Kirt and the Jorba crew must be to thank

 

[Jforce]

 

[Kirt]

Awesome!

 

[Norm]

Nice! I was there yesterday and none of that was there in the afternoon. They're rolling at a staggering 20' a day!

I think they missed a board though...

 

[Kirt]

Park is good to go, even after the light rain last night. I ight avoid yellow due to some parts of the controlled burn still smoking.

They we back working on the bridge today, very slowly I might add.