Dickerson Mine Preserve Conditions

Gene

The Dancing Machine
Absolutely amazing trails at Mine Hill. I rode there solo yesterday and think I did it all minus some fire roads. I definitely plan to be back.

Much respect to JORBA and who maintains these trails. Marty’s tribute trail is one of the best trails I’ve ever ridden.

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gmb3

JORBA: Sourlands
JORBA.ORG
Rode here for the first time in a while and everything was in great shape this afternoon (although I skipped river crossing trail). The only wet spot was on new yellow where the business park runoff flows into the trail by the daycare place. That spot really needs a bridge. The logs on new yellow should stay in my opinion. They don't hinder the flow or character of the trail, they're solid and safe and offer a skills building opportunity. I rode them in both directions no problem. I did use my handsaw to cut out an elevated rotten log toward the bottom of orange. Marty's trail is looking and riding sweet!
 

Soundguy

#SenditGuy
Team MTBNJ Halter's
Somebody posted this in a Facebook group.... anyone know where it is? It was their first time there so they didn’t really know where they were.
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kaitlyn

Well-Known Member
I'm hankering for a ride, but am mindful that it rained yesterday. Any knowledge on how long the trails take to dry out? I tend to come up from the lower parking up the fire road and then work west from there along the top. Thanks.
 

stilluf

Well-Known Member
Trails dry very quickly here. Not sure why, maybe because trails are so rocky and/or the topography and/or the flooded mine shafts act like a drainage system, but consistently these trails dry quickly and are typically in much better shape than other parks. You should be fine.
 

ebarker9

Well-Known Member
I'm heading there in a bit. Trails usually dry really well other than a few spots...creek crossing and the top of the new yellow connector trail.
 

kaitlyn

Well-Known Member
So, I had a great ride today. I totally appreciate all the work going in on Marty's Trail, and saw a skinny that I have to sesh. I suck at skinnies. Pretty sweet, and yes, that puddle at the top of yellow. I didn't realize how quickly these trails dry, so this will be my go-to after the rain. Thanks, peeps!
 

R0B

Active Member
Are there any side trails that drop down to the main trail network from Canfield Ave that would be recommended?
 

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