Hartshorne/Huber Conditions

[Tim]

That's the really red clay section (they dumped a bunch of sand in it). So if you do the step start, that's the tough climb with sort of a switchback at the bottom, though it's not really one anymore I guess.

Yes we are talking about the same section. Believe me, MCPS didn't dump sand anywhere. Haha. They would actually have to do something in order for that to happen. Anyway, that's just erosion ad sedimentation from the heavy rains on the steep fall line trails. The clay and silt is carried away in the rushing water but the sand is heavier and drops out sooner. It ends up at the bottom of the hills or in the case you referenced it ended up on the more gradual slope below the steep eroded top section. It's a bummer but it seems like a couple weeks of hiker and bike traffic will "fix" things.

 

[TimBay]

Yes we are talking about the same section. Believe me, MCPS didn't dump sand anywhere. Haha. They would actually have to do something in order for that to happen. Anyway, that's just erosion ad sedimentation from the heavy rains on the steep fall line trails. The clay and silt is carried away in the rushing water but the sand is heavier and drops out sooner. It ends up at the bottom of the hills or in the case you referenced it ended up on the more gradual slope below the steep eroded top section. It's a bummer but it seems like a couple weeks of hiker and bike traffic will "fix" things.

Yeah it's really bad.

 

[Karate Monkey]

In other, not so depressing news, the Claypit connector on the other side of Hartshorne Road is 99% ride-able, with only a handful of soft spots, if you've been avoiding it, like I have.

 

[Karate Monkey]

Warning: the pump at Rocky Point appears to be leaking, don't rely on it until it gets fixed[?]

 

[Karate Monkey]

Update: I emailed MCPS and they forwarded it to the rangers at Hartshorne. Seems like the pump is just loose on its mounting base, so it is leaking where it goes through into the main assembly. Hopefully they have the giant pentalobe security bit to tighten it.

 

[Bike N Gear]

Warning: the pump at Rocky Point appears to be leaking, don't rely on it until it gets fixed[?]

Do people really rely on a park to have a pump so they can go ride?

BTW, conditions were great yesterday, even the one usual wet spot by the bridge was only moist.

 

[Karate Monkey]

Do people really rely on a park to have a pump so they can go ride?

BTW, conditions were great yesterday, even the one usual wet spot by the bridge was only moist.

No, but when you pinch flat your tire and don't want to use both of your spare cartridges to keep riding, it's nice.

Much in the same way it's nice to put a bike on a workstation rather than upside down or in it's side on the pavement.

 

[RobW]

Do people really rely on a park to have a pump so they can go ride?

BTW, conditions were great yesterday, even the one usual wet spot by the bridge was only moist.

If you could take your head from your rear end, you would know that there are other types of bike riders, that do not have all the tools for the job or perhaps they were left home. Also, this park brings a lot of Walmart riders.

 

[Tim]

If you could take your head from your rear end, you would know that there are other types of bike riders, that do not have all the tools for the job or perhaps they were left home. Also, this park brings a lot of Walmart riders.

Yeah. It's amazing how many people head out unprepared. It doesn't make it a smart way to roll but lots of people do.

The water fountain/bottle filling station is superb. You can ride there endlessly now with 1 or 2 bottles and just keep re-filling. No hydration pack necessary.

 

[Karate Monkey]

If you could take your head from your rear end, you would know that there are other types of bike riders, that do not have all the tools for the job or perhaps they were left home. Also, this park brings a lot of Walmart riders.

I only ride the Walmart-est of Walmart bikes.

 

[Bike N Gear]

If you could take your head from your rear end, you would know that there are other types of bike riders, that do not have all the tools for the job or perhaps they were left home. Also, this park brings a lot of Walmart riders.

I’m sorry. I thought all the I’ll prepared riders came to my shop just to get their tires inflated.

 

[Aresab310]

Anyone have a trail or rain total update for Hearts or Huber, was thinking of going tomorrow AM but won't if it's a mess.

 

[pooriggy]

Anyone have a trail or rain total update for Hearts or Huber, was thinking of going tomorrow AM but won't if it's a mess.

Trails won't be wet but there may be trees and branches down from the storm.

 

[Karate Monkey]

Warning, chest height bushy branch down across Rocky Point, bay side. The walk through/over is thorny.

 

[CommandoStyle]

Warning: Laurel Ridge clockwise, there is a huge washout near the top of the descent from where the fairy box thingy is.

 

[rmap01]

Rode yesterday. The erosion is pervasive throughout the park. Add the ultra sandy conditions and it makes for an interesting ride. FWIW, the work that was done by the bridge seems to be holding up pretty well.

 

[Karate Monkey]

Warning: Laurel Ridge clockwise, there is a huge washout near the top of the descent from where the fairy box thingy is.

You should try it the other direction

 

[CommandoStyle]

You should try it the other direction

I noted it on the way up ??

 

[mwlikesbikes]

Warning: Laurel Ridge clockwise, there is a huge washout near the top of the descent from where the fairy box thingy is.

We need to reestablish the hairpin turn there and do away with that washed out fall line trail. (Aka, strava line)

 

[Mitch]

We need to reestablish the hairpin turn there and do away with that washed out fall line trail. (Aka, strava line)

I think the washed out fall line has been there long before STRAVA Mikey. It's also been washed out bad for over a month.