Chimney Rock Conditions

[Off The Road Again]

Yes, it is a sad story, a 37-38 year old from Somerville, probably enjoying a hot day going for a swim. I hope his family wasn't there. @jShort - yep, know every rock in the place and know when one was kicked out onto the trail or out of place. It's a good place to hone your rock/tech skills before venturing to North Jersey (or Sourlands in Hillsborough). Overall, not overly difficult or technical but that's easy to say after riding there for 20 years.

 

[Jrzjoe]

I dig 55 degrees and lite rain.

 

[stilluf]

Prime conditions Wednesday night.

 

[Bike N Gear]

Prime conditions Wednesday night.

90 degrees definitely keeps the crowds down. Or everyone is getting their hair done now that the salons are open again. Either way I only saw one other rider and only a few hikers down by the reservoir.

 

[stilluf]

Conditions Sunday morning were really good. Very dry, no mud. Park was definitely cleaner than previously. Also, much thanks to whomever trimmed on the top of Yellow!
We parked at the Ballfields lot, plenty of space there. By the time we got to Newmans that lot was packed with cars waiting for spots.

 

[Bike N Gear]

Conditions Sunday morning were really good. Very dry, no mud. Park was definitely cleaner than previously. Also, much thanks to whomever trimmed on the top of Yellow!
We parked at the Ballfields lot, plenty of space there. By the time we got to Newmans that lot was packed with cars waiting for spots.

There was a ranger in Newman's lot trying to explain to someone why he can't park blocking the trail entrance. Later I pop out of Yellow onto Gilbride there is a cop ticketing the cars parked illegally on Gilbride. Of course the cop was blocking the entrance/exit from the trail, so i had to dismount to get around his car.

 

[Dingo]

Conditions Sunday morning were really good. Very dry, no mud. Park was definitely cleaner than previously. Also, much thanks to whomever trimmed on the top of Yellow!
We parked at the Ballfields lot, plenty of space there. By the time we got to Newmans that lot was packed with cars waiting for spots.

I saw a guy weed wacking near vosselor on saturday, he was just getting started.
Hope he got the sticker brush, dag, those things ripped my arms wide open.
Many thanks to him.

 

[Dingo]

There was a ranger in Newman's lot trying to explain to someone why he can't park blocking the trail entrance. Later I pop out of Yellow onto Gilbride there is a cop ticketing the cars parked illegally on Gilbride. Of course the cop was blocking the entrance/exit from the trail, so i had to dismount to get around his car.

If they park like an ass they deserve the tickets Cop vehicles excluded

 

[Patrick]

I saw a guy weed wacking near vosselor on saturday, he was just getting started.
Hope he got the sticker brush, dag, those things ripped my arms wide open.
Many thanks to him.

@Clapper ?

Is he still around?

 

[Xler8]

Plenty of flow, and plenty of rocks. Try blue, then red and go from there if you like it. It's a good place to get started on more technical riding.

I’ve yet to come across plenty of flow, but the rocks are in abundance. The fun factor at CR is pretty low IMHO, unless your definition of fun is constantly climbing and navigating thru rocks/boulders.

 

[Dingo]

The rock has plenty of flow and fun

The yellow trails down hill flow like a mo fo

Unless your on a full ridged 80's mtb

 

[mbruno]

your definition of fun is constantly climbing and navigating thru rocks/boulders.

This is 100% my definition of fun.

 

[rlb]

I’ve yet to come across plenty of flow, but the rocks are in abundance. The fun factor at CR is pretty low IMHO, unless your definition of fun is constantly climbing and navigating thru rocks/boulders.

To each their own! Sure there's plenty of climbing and rocks, but what goes up must come down. For the record I suck pretty bad and still have a ton of fun on my hardtail

 

[rick81721]

We parked at the Ballfields lot, plenty of space there. By the time we got to Newmans that lot was packed with cars waiting for spots.

This - I always park at the ballfields. Brown is a good little warm up for yellow and orange

 

[ChrisG]

Are the storms rolling across the CR area?

I'm looking to get out there for an AM ride one day this week, but the forecast may work against me.

Any local updates will be appreciated.

 

[pooriggy]

Are the storms rolling across the CR area?

I'm looking to get out there for an AM ride one day this week, but the forecast may work against me.

Any local updates will be appreciated.

Nothing sustained and conditions have been dry, so it's not bad now. However there are chances of chances throughout the night and morning. Best to make a game day decision.

 

[rick81721]

Are the storms rolling across the CR area?

I'm looking to get out there for an AM ride one day this week, but the forecast may work against me.

Any local updates will be appreciated.

I got hammered driving thru high bridge this afternoon, I'd stay away from nassau tomorrow

 

[rlb]

As of 9 pm no storms in the Vosseller area of Bridgewater

 

[Off The Road Again]

I’ve yet to come across plenty of flow, but the rocks are in abundance. The fun factor at CR is pretty low IMHO, unless your definition of fun is constantly climbing and navigating thru rocks/boulders.

There's plenty of flow at CR, just need to learn the best lines. Yes, lots of rocks and climbing - which makes it fun. What is great about CR is the trails ride/flow no matter which direction you ride. If you don't like climbing or rocks, steer clear of Round Valley (climbing) and Sourlands (rocks - big ones).

 

[Glenn Rides After 4 PM CST]

Completely dry tonight.
No rain over Chimney Rock. All parking lots empty. It was glorious.