Frenchtown Preserve Conditions
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audionerdio
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audionerdio
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Here I am! Haha
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This is one of the best obstacles in the Preserve. I hit it in the uphill direction every ride, along with the rocky outcropping at the bottom of this trail. Right now the edges are still solid. I will bolster it in the next week.
If removed, things will get ugly 😉
SAM
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I'm usually going up hill there too. Definitely needs some work on the ramps. I might be able to ride it then.This is one of the best obstacles in the Preserve. I hit it in the uphill direction every ride, along with the rocky outcropping at the bottom of this trail. Right now the edges are still solid. I will bolster it in the next week.
If removed, things will get ugly 😉
SAM
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Hi Kyle - Glad you found this thread and thanks for all you do at FTP. It's really a great set of trails. I posted photos of that googlymon mask a few times on here in a different thread. Also, I know what you mean about trash valley. Very appropriate name.
Robin
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Haven't been here in a while. Good to be back and happy to see trails are burned in and riding great. Tree down in Green between red and blue...with some over growth.
Fun drops on the trail that starts in field/ends at yellow.
So happy to have this close to home. Thanks to those who are keeping it clear.
Fun drops on the trail that starts in field/ends at yellow.
So happy to have this close to home. Thanks to those who are keeping it clear.
SAM
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I guess that one is "Trash Valley".
audionerdio
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New sign is up at the entrance, courtesy of one of the stewards. Be sure to look up!
audionerdio
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We had a fairly localized microburst in Frenchtown along Kingwood Ave yesterday evening. Please be careful out on the trails, there are likely lots of downed trees. I’ll assess after I clean up my own yard.
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What “entrance” is this?
@audionerdio Glad you found this site. This is pittstown Sherry. Hit me up if you are ever need help. I'll continue to do what I can. My mushrooms keep getting stolen....so that fun has stopped.
Cole
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Like wise, let me know i can help. I'm in Pittstown as well. Went for a walk with the family Sunday and everything looked pretty good. Thanks
SAM
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Shame about your mushroom. I found it moved to the bench overlooking the field once and moved it back to where it was. It was there for a few more rides then disappeared.
audionerdio
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Got a few big trees cleared this morning that were across the trails near the field/creek. There are still a few on the trail near the HSB parking lot. Might be able to hit those in the next couple of days. Please let me know if y’all see any others that will need a big saw.
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Thanks for the trail clearing! I squeezed-in a sundown ride last night - perfect conditions.
SAM
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Yes, was there yesterday and was impressed by how well the trails were trimmed. Thanks to the clipper / brush hog operator for this!
I'll note this does not include some parts of the Green trails that were not trimmed and/or only partially cleared. Seems it is the usual that these are not included, so I know what I'm getting into when I ride those trails.
Also, some of the overhangs are too low, at least for me. Need to be careful. Being 6'4" on an extra large frame, they are a problem for me. I flatten low to the bike but misjudge or don't have enuf room and hit my helmet twice yesterday (second time was pretty hard). I cleared the first by hand but couldn't clear the second one (no saw). There were several others that I barely fit under.
I'll note this does not include some parts of the Green trails that were not trimmed and/or only partially cleared. Seems it is the usual that these are not included, so I know what I'm getting into when I ride those trails.
Also, some of the overhangs are too low, at least for me. Need to be careful. Being 6'4" on an extra large frame, they are a problem for me. I flatten low to the bike but misjudge or don't have enuf room and hit my helmet twice yesterday (second time was pretty hard). I cleared the first by hand but couldn't clear the second one (no saw). There were several others that I barely fit under.
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1pc Cranky
6’4” here as well. I sit on the top tube, chest on the bars - still tough for some of them.
I’ve been out of town, but last time climbing up Blue (I think) by the ravine, I saw a widow-maker hanging above that big leaner. I need something long to dislodge it.
I’ve been out of town, but last time climbing up Blue (I think) by the ravine, I saw a widow-maker hanging above that big leaner. I need something long to dislodge it.
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Hit the Preserve this afternoon - Beau-TI-ful!
I saw five other riders and a hiker - that is a personal record for me! If you were one of them, I was riding this…
I saw five other riders and a hiker - that is a personal record for me! If you were one of them, I was riding this…