Hartshorne/Huber Conditions

[Karate Monkey]

Good, BUT, the claypit connector is getting boggy again.

 

[stilluf]

Slick and very crowded but overall rideable, except rocky point; Very muddy, would avoid . Huber was in best shape.

 

[Karate Monkey]

Given what I saw the other day, I would concur. The worst spots are also farthest from the trailheads, so by the time you realize how bad it is, it's already too late to do anything.

The claypit connector is totally f-ed, even considering the work they did last year.

 

[AndyJ]

Hartshorne was moist in some areas, but I wouldn't say it was very muddy. Everything was rideable. I didn't start my ride until after noon today, so it may have dried out somewhat by then. But yeah, really crowded. The Rocky Point lot was full with quite a few more cars parked along the road.

 

[stilluf]

Hartshorne was moist in some areas, but I wouldn't say it was very muddy. Everything was rideable. I didn't start my ride until after noon today, so it may have dried out somewhat by then. But yeah, really crowded. The Rocky Point lot was full with quite a few more cars parked along the road.

You didn't think rock point was muddy? Today was prob muddiest I've ridden it ( and wish I didn't)

 

[Karate Monkey]

You didn't think rock point was muddy? Today was prob muddiest I've ridden it ( and wish I didn't)

Lots of areas that revealed how/where they hold water. It would be awfully prudent of the park staff to walk the trails and make notes...

 

[AndyJ]

You didn't think rock point was muddy? Today was prob muddiest I've ridden it ( and wish I didn't)

Nope, not by mid afternoon Saturday, and I’m the one usually being pessimistic about conditions But, that’s not surprising, given the sun, unusually warm temperature, stiff breeze, and Hartshorne being Hartshorne. I’m not saying it was perfect, but it had firmed up enough by then to be rideable IMO.

In any case, now’s the time to get out there before the mess arrives on Saturday. Although, it looks like we’re in for a cold streak next week, so that might make for some good frozen surface conditions.

 

[Tim]

I think frozen Hartshorne might be my favorite time to ride it.

 

[RobW]

I think frozen Hartshorne might be my favorite time to ride it.

frozen and at night..

 

[Kev]

How are conditions looking for tomorrow? Was there a lot of rain there today?

 

[Karate Monkey]

It was muddy before the rain. Without freezing conditions, I wouldn't ride.

 

[SmooveP]

I live 15 minutes from Hartshorne and it poured buckets this afternoon. It's gonna suck for a few days.

 

[rottin']

I live 15 minutes from Hartshorne and it poured buckets this afternoon. It's gonna suck for a few days.

Yeah we had to get at least an inch today here today...good for cleansing the environment but not good for riding trails. Road or trainer tomorrow

 

[Scott]

Thoughts/speculation on conditions for tomorrow morning?

 

[pooriggy]

Thoughts/speculation on conditions for tomorrow morning?

Slight chance of rain tonight, but it should be fine.

 

[RickVaughn]

my friend and i have never been but are interested in a tour this weekend. maybe 11am, 8 miles, 5.5mph pace. Don't really like riding new places without a guide

 

[TimBay]

my friend and i have never been but are interested in a tour this weekend. maybe 11am, 8 miles, 5.5mph pace. Don't really like riding new places without a guide

Wanna ride tomorrow? DM me. Thats around when I was planning to ride. Is closer to 10 miles ok with you? That's the rad loop

 

[RickVaughn]

Wanna ride tomorrow? DM me. Thats around when I was planning to ride. Is closer to 10 miles ok with you? That's the rad loop

pm incoming!

 

[RickVaughn]

thank you @TimBay for giving us a tour! great guide!

 

[TimBay]

thank you @TimBay for giving us a tour! great guide!

That was a fun ride. You and your friend were super cool. Hope to ride again soon. The double @ChrisG sighting was great too. I aspire to be half as rad as that dude some day.