Mercer County Park Conditions
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White Boy not in Charge
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Here is the ride I did. It wasn't completely muddy but certainly damp. The big hill near the damn was pretty soaked so I had to avoid that.
viper8315
Active Member
Yea, holy flooding Batman! It was an impressive sight seeing that much water. I guess they had to open up the gates to keep the lake level in check. Going to be a while I imagine before the western trails are ride-able. Well, at least the other parts of the park seem to be in OK shape.
Ouch, haven't seen it like that.
viper8315
Active Member
Yea, its the highest I've seen it in a long time. I turned around at that point, the picture doesn't do that "puddle" justice. It was easily deeper than the axles...
Also, someone built a shelter in the van nest section. Almost like they were camping back there. I didn't see much trash, so they couldn't have stayed there long. I'll try to get a pic of it next time.
I have been watching that shelter, wish someone would bring the stuffed animal amphitheater.
TAS
Well-Known Member
You want to see high water in Van Nest? ....Wait until Fri- Sat. The river is predicted to be at a minor flood stage of 8.2 feet @ Trenton.
On Blue North, other than the South Post road entry point (swampy) to Conover road, the rest should be fine. There was also flooding on the Blue trail along the lake side. BONUS!! The peepers and frogs are in full song!!! I rode on Sunday and it was so nice to hear them. Saw a box turtle in Van Nest and a garter snake on the double bridge. Spring is Here!!!
On Blue North, other than the South Post road entry point (swampy) to Conover road, the rest should be fine. There was also flooding on the Blue trail along the lake side. BONUS!! The peepers and frogs are in full song!!! I rode on Sunday and it was so nice to hear them. Saw a box turtle in Van Nest and a garter snake on the double bridge. Spring is Here!!!
White Boy not in Charge
Member
Let us know which trails you ride I would like to get out there today.
zmodica
Member
Well..I parked off of Edinburgh so I could do the whole park as an out and back..The blue trails are moist and some are flooded over..Avoid them. The closer you get to the water the floodier it was. The I got near marina and got a flat. My seat pack with my tubes etc is at home in my garage so I had a nice walk with my bike back to the car and have no info on the rest of the park, sorry
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White Boy not in Charge
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Damn, I'm staying home then.
TAS
Well-Known Member
Your pic looks like the red loop east of the east picnic area.. That will certainly be wet-swampy for some time. The blue trail along the lake is also under water here and there as the lake will continue to rise. The orange trail in Van Nest along the river below the dam will also be flooded in sections. It will be probably be mid next week until the water recedes. The middle section of the park should be OK once it stops raining!
Rusty
Well-Known Member
there are three people here who have any idea what you meant and unfortunately I am one of them.
Juggernaut
Master of the Metaphor
Allen Sherman reference ..Nice!
Brings back memory's of Bug Juice, Rafter Ball and Bunk Raids!
rick81721
Lothar
wow you have to be scary-old to remember that guy!