Was there yesterday. For the most part its good to go. Fast and tacky .
There are a few puddles, but nothing that should prevent you from having a great ride.
Nice
I didn't even know Dave crashed behind me on orange (last 5 seconds of video)
I remember back when I got invited to these rides.
j short can u post the route that you guys rode. i saw you guys in the parking lot as i was heading out
I remember back when I got invited to these rides.
I remember when I wanted to ride there.
i was on the white niner. thanks for posting your ride.
Are you saying you don't like the work that JORBA & the Park are doing?
Pretty much burned out after riding there every weekend all 4 seasons for 15+ years
As for the recent work that mostly involves removing natural features such as log overs that were there for many years, not impressed. Also some of the reroutes just dont have the flow that the old ways did, and most did nothing to help with erosion. Also not impressed with the man made stunt type features, they are an eyesore when out in the woods. (I've heard hikers with the same comment) I will say the vossler trail extension is the best improvement.
I'm not interested in starting an argument, the place is what it is, but you asked for my opinion
Fair enough. We're lucky to have plenty of trails in NJ
I'm fairly certain that removal of logs isn't stemming from the wishes of mountain bikers. I'd also wager that hikers consider downed logs just as annoying as a TTF. I find a slight hypocrisy in complaining about the removal of logs and the addition of TTFs in the same breath.
True, but there was no reason for the empty dig that started this discussion.
Nice riding on the blue trail late this morning for a couple quick loops before the rain started in earnest. I couldn't make it to the TM. How did that go this morning? What trail did you guys work on?
Went out there today to check it out. It's a disaster. A lot of downed limbs and displaced rocks. Nothing is rideable. The bridge near the entrance to blue took a beating. A lot of debris piled up along side it. It's still in tact. But it might be slightly v-shaped now
Even when it dries up (tons of muddy spots and loose sandy like dirt) it needs a lot of work. I work right in Bridgewater so hopefully I'll be able to head over after work and do a little a few days a week.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/08/nj_flooding_road_closures_coun.html
check this out from the above link:
"Washington Valley Park and the Sourland Mountain Preserve, residents are advised to stay out of the undeveloped parks until they can be evaluated for safety. Updates will be posted to www.somersetcountyparks.org."