Winter Trail Abuse.

[Juggernaut]

This line made me think, do we have to yield to ostrichestrians, too?

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Bold choice going with the flip-flops.

 

[Bike N Gear]

Bold choice going with the flip-flops.

I’d wear my ostrich cowboy boots just to show him who’s boss.

 

[Paul H]

I’d wear my ostrich cowboy boots just to show him who’s boss.

Any relations to Manafort?
Wait... this is not political right?

 

[Bike N Gear]

Any relations to Manafort?
Wait... this is not political right?

Everything is political these days. Even your footwear choice while bare back riding a big bird.

 

[Juggernaut]

while bare back riding a big bird.

 

[roc]

Personally I think you can put up all the signs and tape you want but if the park rangers don't enforce it then the people who are doing theThat's another topic but the last couple equestrians I spoke to on the trails were really thankful and happy that I stopped and waited not to scare the horses, from what they said some riders have not been so nice.

I stopped and dismounted for an equestrian once where the rider was less than happy that I stopped. He was a novice rider and was having trouble controlling the horse. Needless to say I was a little sketched out when the rider told me to just keep going. The last thing I want is a hoof to the head.

i get way off the trail, never even knew about the right of way when I started riding, just “didn’t want to take a hoof to the head”. Pretty much common sense, if you’re flying by horses, you’re probably not too bright.

 

[one piece crank]

I always yield right of way to the big beasts. They pick right up on my demeanor too, so if they're calm (not already sketched-out by the terrain or their rider), they ususally nose over to me anyway (much to the chagrin of their rider!).

Never had a bad experience with equestrians, except some post-holing on muddy local trails - they need to stay off in poor conditons too!

 

[mwlikesbikes]

If you’re riding in a group that encounters horses everyone should yield to the same side of the trail. Depending on the horse he could feel surrounded and get spooked if people are on both sides of him.

 

[szymon]

i get way off the trail, never even knew about the right of way when I started riding, just “didn’t want to take a hoof to the head”. Pretty much common sense, if you’re flying by horses, you’re probably not too bright.

That's the main problem, some people don't have any common sense, don't give a shit or both which later lead to problems for all of us on the trails.

 

[RobW]

still looking for volunteers to be a part of trail abuse education.

 

[jdog]

The park has taken action today and marked the access points to the trails as closed. I haven't seen the result in person yet, but i'm happy that they took some action.

 

[RobW]

The park has taken action today and marked the access points to the trails as closed. I haven't seen the result in person yet, but i'm happy that they took some action.

great to hear of the joint effort here!

 

[Patrick]

The park has taken action today and marked the access points to the trails as closed. I haven't seen the result in person yet, but i'm happy that they took some action.

Thanks Jdog.

 

[Xler8]

Good to hear there was some type of action taken. Hopefully it helps.

 

[rick81721]

The park has taken action today and marked the access points to the trails as closed. I haven't seen the result in person yet, but i'm happy that they took some action.

Wow nice. Taped off trails? What's the plan going forward, are they going to close and open them?

 

[serviceguy]

This line made me think, do we have to yield to ostrichestrians, too?

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That's great, you can have your ride and then barbecue it!

 

[jdog]

Wow nice. Taped off trails? What's the plan going forward, are they going to close and open them?

They are going to keep it closed till it warms up and dries out. Could be 3-5 weeks likely.

 

[Sven Migot]

since our own community is very passionate about this subject, who would volunteer time to spend at the trailhead to educate people on trail abuse? Since this would be a proactive measure, with enough people, this would be funded through JORBA.(first hand response from Tom H)

send me PM to get this going