Stirling Forest MTB

Bleeder

JORBA:President
It has taken awhile but it looks like we finally have approval to start building in Stirling Forest. Eventually it will be about an 8 mile loop connecting S. Gate Road in Tuxedo with Long Meadow Road just past the mulch pile.

First dig is tentatively scheduled for Halloween. We'll work until we can't this winter and pick up again in spring.

PM me with your contact info if you want to be added to the Stirling Mailing List.
 

Magic

Formerly 1sh0t1b33r
Team MTBNJ Halter's
Awesome news for my area! If you still have my info, add me. Will dig info be in said mailing list?
 

Bleeder

JORBA:President
Reposted from Michael:

Updated for good news:

This is a project I have been working on since I was the state rep for IMBA. Glad to see we are finally breaking ground. If anyone wants to go help build trail let me know and we can car pool.
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Help Build Sterling Forest's New Mountain Bike Trails..We Need You!
Many of you are familiar with the long struggle to get new multi use trails approved in Sterling Forest. The long grind is finally over, we have reached the crest and can see the finish line. Please join us in building the first new multi use trails that allow mountain biking in Sterling Forest. These trails will be ready to ride as soon as all of you pitch in to help build them.

The first draft of a trails plan for Sterling Forest was created early in 2000, and a final draft was implemented in 2009. Trail building first began in 2013 on a hiking only trail. Now we will finally begin on a multi use trail called the Red Back/Eagle Loop, which will be about a 7 mile loop. This will be a mixture of a small bit of old forest roads that have fun features, rolling double track and mostly new flowey single track.

There are over 40 miles of shared use trails planned in Sterling Forest according to the master plan, with the potential to connect to Ringwood eventually as well as some other potential connections. Come help us make it real.

A new IMBA chapter mountain bike club has started called PALISADES MTB and we encourage you to join them. They are currently on Facebook but plan on having a website eventually. They plan on working on projects within the Rockland and Orange County areas.

Please spread the word, share this info with your friends so we can ride it sooner than later. These trails will be less technical than Ringwood with lots of swoop and flow like Stewart but somewhere in between. Trails built by mountain bikers for mountain bikers will scratch you right where you are itching to go so help us create the flow that you will love to ride over and over again.

Thanks to NY State Parks and their Back Country Trails Stewardship Program, they have contracted money to hire the NYNJTC, which in turn has hired two supervisors for the project. Erik Mickelson and Sona Mason will be the main leads on this project.
Come show your support by coming to help even if it's only an hour or two. Meet your fellow mountain bikers in the area and begin to network. Arrive anytime of day to help. See directions below.

NO EXPERIENCE OR TOOLS NEEDED ALL WILL BE PROVIDED
Stay all day or pick a time:
Morning crew 9:00am-12:45pm
Lunch & New Arrivals 12:45pm-1:15pm
Afternoon crew 1:15pm-5:00pm

Saturday October 31 from 9am till 5pm
Saturday November 7 from 9am till 5pm
Saturday November 14 from 9am till 5pm

To Register Contact: Sona Mason
Contact email: smason@nynjtc.org
Contact phone: (201) 512-9348 x16
Travel directions provided upon registration

-Sterling forest build days are listed here: Upcoming Trail Crew Outings | New York-New Jersey Trail Conference (look for "sterling forest")
-Next build day, this Saturday October 31(weather permitting): Sterling Forest Trail Project | New York-New Jersey Trail Conference
-Please sign up so we know how many tools we need etc. Please promote those links to your friends and fellow mountain bikers.
-Subscribe to the Sterling Forest Multi Use Trail Work email:
Sterling Forest Trail Project | New York-New Jersey Trail Conference
Hope to see you there!

Links for more info;
http://www.nynjtc.org/view/trail-crew-outings (look for "sterling forest")

-next build day, this Saturday (weather permitting): http://www.nynjtc.org/crew/sterling-forest-trail-project-22
 

Bleeder

JORBA:President
The first section of Redback is almost done. We'll be heading out this saturday, 12/12. Hopefully we'll be moving down the road.
 

Bleeder

JORBA:President
Erik's update for this week:
Dear trail folk...

This is an email alert for Red Back trail building events. If you do not want these alerts let me know and I will remove you from the email list.

Contact me if you plan to show 760-893-9331 emickelson@nynjtc.org
-Monday 12/28; 10-3
-Tuesday 12/29; CANCELED
-Wednesday 12/30; 10-3
-Saturday 1/2; 9-4
-As always, you can come and go as you please, any assistance is appreciated.

Galleries:
Section A (south gate): almost done: https://flic.kr/s/aHskkp5Fd9
Section D (mine shaft): started 12/15: https://flic.kr/s/aHskqVZhto

Parking location: https://goo.gl/maps/2Dd22QxyTN corner of South Gate and Buttonwood (P16 on the TC map: https://www.pdf-maps.com/maps/75376/ny-nj-trails-100-sterling-forest-2013/)

Build location: D: http://www.nynjtc.org/files/u21599/trail-work-location-D-sterling-red-back.JPG

Required: long pants, sturdy shoes, water; provided: hard hat, gloves, and eye protection

The walk in takes 25 minutes, but it’s a little faster if you ride your bike to the current build site.


Regards,

Erik​
 

Bleeder

JORBA:President
Part 2:
Sorry for a second email, but I wanted to say that I regretted having to turn away minors last week who wanted to pitch-in, but they can now fill out the online VSA form (link below), and their parent or guardian can do the same. Please be sure this is done before coming out.

Minors also need to bring the following completed form, or have their parent or guardian come to the work site to fill it out: http://www.nynjtc.org/files/parental-consent.pdf

VSA's for the state, which most of you have signed, are now available online: http://surveys.parks.ny.gov/s/NYNJTC_VSA/

VSA's are good for 1 year. Pass it on.
 

Bleeder

JORBA:President
The weather has been accommodating so we're picking this up again.

It is critical that you RSVP if you plan to show so I have the appropriate number of tools: emickelson@nynjtc.org, 760-893-9331

-Tuesday 2/23 from 10-5
-Saturday 2/27 from 10-5 (pending ground conditions: email me if you are interested in this day)

-MUST ARRIVE at 10 to carry your tools in (leave when you desire)
Paper(less)work before trail day:
Galleries:
Section A (south gate): almost done: https://flic.kr/s/aHskkp5Fd9
Section D (mine shaft): started 12/15: https://flic.kr/s/aHskqVZhto
Parking location: https://goo.gl/maps/2Dd22QxyTN corner of South Gate and Buttonwood (P16 on the TC map: https://www.pdf-maps.com/maps/75376/ny-nj-trails-100-sterling-forest-2013/)
Build location: D: http://www.nynjtc.org/files/u21599/trail-work-location-D-sterling-red-back.JPG
Required: long pants, sturdy shoes, water
Provided: hard hat, gloves, and eye protection
The walk is about 1.5 miles, and takes about 25 minutes. NO BIKES at this time as the trails are too wet.

Regards,
Erik​
 

Chillydog

Active Member
Was wondering if the trails are ready to ride on? Looking for a place to take my 10 year old daughter to.
 

Bleeder

JORBA:President
Was wondering if the trails are ready to ride on? Looking for a place to take my 10 year old daughter to.
parts are ridable, but it's an out and back with some gnarly uncompleted sections and steep fire roads. I would not recommend it for a 10 y.o. yet.

KVSP or Stewart would be better, though Stewart will be a mess after all this rain. Goose Pond might be an option, if it hasn't grown in too much yet.
 

Chillydog

Active Member
parts are ridable, but it's an out and back with some gnarly uncompleted sections and steep fire roads. I would not recommend it for a 10 y.o. yet.

KVSP or Stewart would be better, though Stewart will be a mess after all this rain. Goose Pond might be an option, if it hasn't grown in too much yet.
Thanks.
 

Bleeder

JORBA:President
We're at it again, taking up dirty Thursdays. From 4PM on. or meet at 5:30 to start work on section B of the redback trail in Sterling Forest. Park at the trailhead lot at the intersection of South Gate Road and Buttonwood Road in Tuxedo Park, NY. Hike up the hill to the work site.
Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/J3R6nCMQTvp
 

Bleeder

JORBA:President
We are in full on building mode. We're taking on dirty Thursday while Ringwood proposes a new trail work. 3 o'clock on. Park as per above walk or ride up the road, climb section A, continue on the road, look for blue pin flags marking the beginning of Section B. You'll probably hear us before you see us.

Can't make it Thursday, well, no excuses we are building 7 days a week. drop me a PM and we can schedule something.
 
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