I’d say good to go for Wednesday morning.
Chimney Rock Conditions
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I’d say good to go for Wednesday morning.
Just got word from a local. Chimney rock is closed for a deer hunt... Can anyone confirm?
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Due to deer management purposes, Washington Valley Park will be closed on Wednesday, January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th and February 3rd and 10th on the west side of Chimney Rock Road. However, the east sections remain open to include the Miller Lane parking lot and Gilbride Road parking lot.
No but it looks like Kirt can.
I have to imagine it's still a sopping wet mess there. The park where we walk the dog is an utter swamp still. Just 5 miles away from CR. I can't imagine it being anything but a sporadic mess currently.
We are taking the dog over there to hike tomorrow so I'll post up tomorrow afternoon.
@Gnick
Got out there today around 2:00 for a walk with the dog.
The park is surprisingly wet. The base of the dirt is pretty solid but at this time of day there's a layer of mud on top of everything. We did a red loop and I would say - actually ask - to avoid it at this time. I am sure blue is worse, white is about the same, and yellow is probably a bit better.
If you go early in the morning, you should be fine. Under the mud there's a pretty firm base and it's supposed to get down into the mid-20s overnight. Looking at the weather for tomorrow, looks like by 11:00 it's going to be warmer than all day today. I would suggest getting out to ride around 8:00am if possible.
If it warms up significantly this place is going to be a total mud pit. But right now the trail conditions aren't really bad at all.
Got out there today around 2:00 for a walk with the dog.
The park is surprisingly wet. The base of the dirt is pretty solid but at this time of day there's a layer of mud on top of everything. We did a red loop and I would say - actually ask - to avoid it at this time. I am sure blue is worse, white is about the same, and yellow is probably a bit better.
If you go early in the morning, you should be fine. Under the mud there's a pretty firm base and it's supposed to get down into the mid-20s overnight. Looking at the weather for tomorrow, looks like by 11:00 it's going to be warmer than all day today. I would suggest getting out to ride around 8:00am if possible.
If it warms up significantly this place is going to be a total mud pit. But right now the trail conditions aren't really bad at all.
Jrzjoe
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It was pretty well frozen early this morning. Any standing water had a crust of ice that was easily broken but dirt was firm. I left at about 9 or so and you could already see a bit of shine from the beginnings of melt on the Icy spots so I wouldn’t be surprised if it was crap by 11.
It was pretty rutted in spots.
It was pretty rutted in spots.
I was able to get some guys from High Tech today for some repair work throughout the park. We fixed the tread on black, lower yellow (River trail). We also did some small reroutes on upper yellow, blue and red. Also closed off a bunch of cut thru's all over the place. As usual, I can't thank High Tech enough. Couldn't get this work done without Paul's generosity.
I'll add, the park is a mess in many spots. As bad as I've ever seen it. Deep mud and ruts all over. Saw a ton of riders out there too, many covered in mud. We figure that it's a spill over from 6 Mile and Nassau being closed. Please try and ride early with these warms temps.
I'll add, the park is a mess in many spots. As bad as I've ever seen it. Deep mud and ruts all over. Saw a ton of riders out there too, many covered in mud. We figure that it's a spill over from 6 Mile and Nassau being closed. Please try and ride early with these warms temps.
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Looks great. Those Fn high tech guys put more effort into the trails then they did to my yard!
Joking. They are a premium landscape company and if you want something done I recommend them. They have done 2 projects at my house and I was super happy with both.
Joking. They are a premium landscape company and if you want something done I recommend them. They have done 2 projects at my house and I was super happy with both.
Quick hike up orange along the river. Looking for my glasses I lost a few weeks ago. It's bad out there. Stay home!
Piston Honda
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Tree down on red stream crossing.
Done and gone. Thanks for the info and pics.