Mahlon Dickerson Reservation Conditions

[JimN]

Has there been any work out there to improve the fallen trees? I really want to get out and ride here as it's been a while, but the downed tree reports are keeping me away.

The good stuff in the WMA was all clear when I was last there. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

 

[xc62701]

The good stuff in the WMA was all clear when I was last there. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

Good to hear. How about Ghost? Beaver Brook? The wall area?

 

[JimN]

Good to hear. How about Ghost? Beaver Brook? The wall area?

Ghost and Beaver Brook were good. I did Stonegate instead, so I'm not sure about the wall.

 

[xc62701]

Ghost and Beaver Brook were good. I did Stonegate instead, so I'm not sure about the wall.

That’s my usual loop as well. The wall is my early bailout. Sounds like I’ll be heading here soon.

 

[kidzach]

I was there about 2 weeks ago and did not notice any trees in the way . Did not do a lot of miles however. Yellow / Wall were in good shape.

 

[Robin]

Not sure if this was one of the trees noted back in September...but large tree down on purple. Buzzkill in either direction.

 

[Mtbdog]

Would anyone have a trail condition report for a Saturday nov. 10 ride? Thanks

 

[roc]

Would anyone have a trail condition report for a Saturday nov. 10 ride? Thanks

Unless it pours on Friday, you should be fine. Even if it does rain, I think you’ll still be good.

 

[mntal]

MD drains great. I rode it yesterday and other than the spots where you would expect running water it was appropriately dry.

 

[xc62701]

I was there Sunday morning and even after all the rain there were some wet spots but it was good. Leaves are deep but riding is good. This was on Tiger, ghost, wall, cascade and in between. Some trees down but nothing too crazy. Just step or ride over and keep rolling.

 

[Mtbdog]

Any update on conditions for an afternoon ride today? Thanks

 

[A Potted Plant]

Any update on conditions for an afternoon ride today? Thanks

what time are you going?

 

[Mtbdog]

I'm not but a couple friends are Saffin Pond 12:15 wheels down

 

[FitmanNJ]

Mahlon was in great shape yesterday. If there was any mud there, it was covered with leaves. There was no problem with rutting the trails. The stream/runoff crossings were a little dicey, though, as there was some depth to the water, and I didn't want to stall-out and have to dab in the middle of it.

 

[FitmanNJ]

Mahlon was very choppy and icy today. It was only safely rideable with studded tires. Or, as Clint Eastwood would probably put it, "Do you feel lucky...punk?!"

 

[extremedave]

Fine but damp spots are pretty damp. Columbo was wetter than average but in the usual places. Black magic was in great shape. First time on it, went uphill but it’s pretty fun.
Parking lot was almost full. Get some!

 

[xc62701]

How are conditions? I’m looking to head here Wednesday morning.

 

[Shaggz]

How are conditions? I’m looking to head here Wednesday morning.

The park drains really well and I would venture to guess that MDR proper is in really great shape, barring rain between now and Wesnesday. The WMA trails near Blue Heron were a little messy and buggy in the low spots, but should be fine overall, too.

 

[xc62701]

The park drains really well and I would venture to guess that MDR proper is in really great shape, barring rain between now and Wesnesday. The WMA trails near Blue Heron were a little messy and buggy in the low spots, but should be fine overall, too.

Awesome thanks!!!

 

[goldsbar]

It's in great shape. Most of the downed logs are gone/cut. Minimal overgrowth issues. Only parts of the WMA still have water issues (i.e. large puddles on the dirt roads).