Hit up Harts this am, not as overgrown as the thought but the erosion continues. Still fast and flowy in some sections. No mud or puddles to speak of during my ride.
I ride Hartshorne a couple times a week as it is close to where I work. I have come to appreciate the ruggedness in a weird kind of way. I challenge myself to clear everything. I get a hell of a workout and it's making me a better rider.Nice riding out there today. Tough park with lots of rough rooty hills. 8 miles from Navesink Ave out to Rocky Point and God knows what I followed back.....Grand Tour?
Good times......great workout.
Thanks for sharing this. THe prevalence of hikers at Hart is one of the reasons I haven't ridden here in a while.Conditions are great at Hartshorne. Recent rain has made the trails hook up great.
On a side note I encountered a hiker who was visibly shaken yesterday. I am not trying to get up on my high horse but I always slow way down, yield plenty of room, and greet other trail users. The hiker was grateful for my courtesy but also mentioned the "guy in blue spandex who came at her like a bat out of hell and almost killed her dog." I would doubt it's anyone from here but I'll say it anyway...we can do better than that.
I am fortunate to work mere minutes from there so it has become my go to spot. On weekdays trail use is low so riding is pretty enjoyable. Weekends are another story....Thanks for sharing this. THe prevalence of hikers at Hart is one of the reasons I haven't ridden here in a while.
Agree - it's a great ride. plus we always stop at D'Allessio's for the Screaming Eagle sandwich afterwards. Delicious!!I am fortunate to work mere minutes from there so it has become my go to spot. On weekdays trail use is low so riding is pretty enjoyable. Weekends are another story....
In a weird way I've come to appreciate the ruggedness of the trails.
While I do enjoy riding Hartshorne I would appreciate trails that where less rugged/eroded. The staircase climb to water tower, Laurel Ridge climbs(red dirt and blown out double track) in particular. You can look at it as a sense of accomplishment to climb these highly eroded fall line trails, hopping over roots and trying to gain traction on the sand however as someone who has scene a lot of trail work I envision something much better. Unfortunately the park system does not have this vision and is content with the trails as is.In a weird way I've come to appreciate the ruggedness of the trails.
Night riding is illegal in all Monmouth county parks.Can anyone comment on conditions? How are they with night riding here?
Night riding is illegal in all Monmouth county parks.
Conditions are good. Generally we don't worry too much about messing this place up, TM is not really a thing here. It's hard to mess up something uncared for