Chimney Rock Conditions
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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.
Here's another goofy video from the ride yesterday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggajvS6W5hk
There are a few puddles, but nothing that should prevent you from having a great ride.
Here's another goofy video from the ride yesterday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggajvS6W5hk
Pearl
THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING
Clapper
Active Member
I crashed from that crazy opening pace you put us through. Watch out ss mooch riders, Woody looked strong.
GreaseMonkey
Member
First time there today. Tried to do the blue trail but I guess it's tough for a newbie like me. Talk about rocks, loose rocks & roots. Got lost too
. Ended going out to Newman's lane through the fence where a tree fell. Overall it was a good ride. Trail conditions were okay for now.
. Ended going out to Newman's lane through the fence where a tree fell. Overall it was a good ride. Trail conditions were okay for now.
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 was just planning on meeting Dave to get myself a beat down. Then Woody showed up and took turns destroying me.
Everybody wants to go fast when the camera man is filming.... .while the other one is hanging back recharging, and getting ready to show off for the camera..
You had the Misfit right?
Here ya go
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/109174917
i was on the white niner. thanks for posting your ride.
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ridethebike
Guest
I remember back when I got invited to these rides.
I remember when I wanted to ride there.
Ahh.. right on. We spoke a few weeks ago in the lot right? Good to put a face to a screen name.
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ridethebike
Guest
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. Please dont respond with 'Maybe you should come out for TM' I have.
rlb
Well-Known Member
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.
Trail Rider
Member
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.
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."
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."
We did a little work on the Orange trail. Closed off a few cut thru's & did a small re-route to try & shed some more water off the fall line. The rain & the hornets ended the session early.
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.
Thanks for the update. Hopefully the clean will start this week by the Rangers. Some parks take priority over others. Happy the bridge on Blue more or less held up. I'd bet the long 1 on White is gone.
Interesting. Probably wise advise until they can remove any dangerous tree's.