Round Valley Conditions

[Kirt]

Where is there a pay phone?

You should slow down and look around once in a while. See Woody's map.

 

[Norm]

That’s my map!

There’s a reroute? The jorba rep here is really lacking in communication.

 

[Patrick]

That’s my map!

There’s a reroute? The jorba rep here is really lacking in communication.

 

[Fire Lord Jim]

Where is there a pay phone?

 

[Fire Lord Jim]

Ready for biking. I hiked in from Cushetunk up the Eagle trail, across the ridge, and down along the return trail to Cushetunk. Snow totals about two inches, and it is filling in between the rocks.

 

[Cutting]

Does anyone know the Round Valley hours? Google tells me 8:00am-8:00pm. I was thinking about tying to ride before work @ 6:00 am with lights. Is this possible? Or would I be breaking some serious rules. Would parking be possible before operating hours?

 

[Patrick]

Does anyone know the Round Valley hours? Google tells me 8:00am-8:00pm. I was thinking about tying to ride before work @ 6:00 am with lights. Is this possible? Or would I be breaking some serious rules. Would parking be possible before operating hours?

You can go in early - the main gate will be closed - and it is more sunrise to sunset plus 30.
Nobody will bother you if you park in the Cush lot or boat ramp this time of year.
6:00 is close enough to sunrise right now for my book. YMMV

 

[Cutting]

Does anyone know if the RV trails will be rideable tomorrow morning?

 

[Cutting]

You can go in early - the main gate will be closed - and it is more sunrise to sunset plus 30.
Nobody will bother you if you park in the Cush lot or boat ramp this time of year.
6:00 is close enough to sunrise right now for my book. YMMV

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[Patrick]

Does anyone know if the RV trails will be rideable tomorrow morning?

the trail between the south dam and the scout property will be soft. all the rest will be fine.

 

[Ejd]

Does Round Valley dry out better than other trails around here? Why do people act like they hate this place?

 

[JimN]

Does Round Valley dry out better than other trails around here?

Yes.

Why do people act like they hate this place?

Have you ridden there?

 

[TomS887]

Does Round Valley dry out better than other trails around here? Why do people act like they hate this place?

i love Round Valley, it does dry out quicker in most places, but that’s because it is pretty rugged overall, with lots of steep climbs and descents. Even the “flowiest” bits of trail near the summit can be a little janky at speed since the trail is not the smoothest. But I think it’s a fun challenge and adventure, and never crowded. The only time I don’t like it is when the thorns get overgrown on the summit.
It also is rather remote, so bring emergency tools if you need to fix a flat or something, it’s a long hike back.

 

[JimN]

with lots of steep climbs and descents

If I had to guess, I'd say this is why most people that don't like RV don't like it. Too much climbing.

 

[Robin]

Just did a loop from Cushetunk to Puke Hill. Conditions are primo. Two trees down near telephone.

 

[Ejd]

I have not ridden here. But it's close to work. I go to Chimney Rock regularly and I do like the rocky janky stuff. I guess I'll have to try it for myself. Thanks everyone

 

[Steve Vai]

Round Valley is awesome. People that don't like it are silly.

 

[jShort]

Starting at the boat launch (which is only possible in the off season) makes the ride much more fun. The beach trails are a great start and finish. The stuff in the middle is what it is. The climbs are long and steep and so are the downhills.

 

[JimN]

Round Valley is awesome. People that don't like it are silly.

I've been called worse by better 😜

I have not ridden here. But it's close to work. I go to Chimney Rock regularly and I do like the rocky janky stuff. I guess I'll have to try it for myself. Thanks everyone

It's worth riding if you live or work nearby. It's a 40 minute drive for me, and my opinion is that there's nothing interesting enough there to be worth driving there. It does have some good climbs though.

 

[Ejd]

I've been called worse by better 😜



It's worth riding if you live or work nearby. It's a 40 minute drive for me, and my opinion is that there's nothing interesting enough there to be worth driving there. It does have some good climbs though.

Thanks. I'm not new enough or naive enough to believe everything Jim says