Wildcat Ridge WMA Conditions

[graveyardman67]

Just an FYI there’s a tree down on orange above the Batcave. I moved what I could but it’ll need a handsaw.

I'll be out blowing this weekend... I'll swing by with the CS.

 

[Chris26er]

I'll be out blowing this weekend... I'll swing by with the CS.

I bet you will

 

[xc62701]

Oh and it doesn’t need to be said but leaves are deeeeep. It’s not bad for a bit but it starts to get old after a while.

 

[jackx]

I'll be out blowing this weekend... I'll swing by with the CS.

Thank you!

It makes me chuckle to imagine hunters waiting or stalking, and along comes a guy with a noisy leaf-blower.

 

[cbiker]

How fast does this place dry will it be good by tommorow?

 

[JimN]

How fast does this place dry will it be good by tommorow?

This place dries fast and will be good today. Some stuff might not be great, but if in doubt, this route is pretty much all weather:

You don't fuck with tradition. - Jim N's 11.2 mi mountain bike ride

Jim N rode 11.2 mi on Nov 26, 2020.

www.strava.com

 

[68nova200]

Does anyone know where the janky bench at the bottom of oreland came from? There's a semi creepy guy that hangs out by that bridge daily so just a heads up on that too.

 

[cbiker]

Ok nice ill have to check it out ive never ridden up there yet.

 

[onetracker]

Assuming trails will be pretty muddy today? Moisture/freeze-thaw...

 

[Soundguy]

Assuming trails will be pretty muddy today? Moisture/freeze-thaw...

Might be a little slick but it’s bullet proof. See @JimN ‘s route a few posts up

 

[onetracker]

Might be a little slick but it’s bullet proof. See @JimN ‘s route a few posts up

Thanks. I decided to say closer to home and ride Jungle. Conditions were good and traffic was light.

 

[dmkalemba]

How much snow did wc get? Enough to go stomp around in snow shoes?

 

[trailhead]

not absolutely needed but if you want to use them its good. There may be some scrapes and awkward foot angles on the rockier single track.

 

[Soundguy]

How much snow did wc get? Enough to go stomp around in snow shoes?

I’m right up the road at Mahlon and we got dumped on. Wildcat should be about the same.

 

[Ashcor]

Everything clear and frozen solid today but should be softening up tomorrow afternoon. Rivers and creeks running heavy so water crossings without bridges may be sketchy.

Also remember WCR is officially closed to mtn biking except on Sundays Oct-April due to hunting.

 

[gmb3]

Rode last night and this morning and it was mostly frozen dirt with a little standing water (but with a firm base) here and there. Get in while it's frozen and it's great! Just be careful for blowdowns and deep stream crossings. I nicked a couple flooded spots on 4 Birds and Orange and moved a couple trees i could by hand. The main orange entrance at the Bat Cave is pretty flooded so i went up the road behind the bat cave to the Orange Alternate (marked white) and it was all good. Rode Wagon Wheel and Odin's Ladder for the first time today and they were awesome!

 

[Ned Schneebly]

what are some can’t miss trails in the wildcat area? or a solid loop. i’ve rode here once and seemed to not have a good idea of where i was going. did hit odins ladder though which was fun. thanks for the help!

 

[JimN]

what are some can’t miss trails in the wildcat area? or a solid loop. i’ve rode here once and seemed to not have a good idea of where i was going. did hit odins ladder though which was fun. thanks for the help!

If you like rocks, do this:
https://strava.app.link/AWzyQjbjGcb

If you don't like rocks (or if it just rained for 24 hours and you still want to ride), do this:
https://strava.app.link/jWm4gdrjGcb

Or let me know when you're free to ride and I'll meet you there.

 

[Dusty the Whale]

This place was dry and frozen this morning

 

[thisterrence]

Can someone clarify whether Wildcat is open for biking M-Sa or not? It was my understanding that, during hunting season, we only have Sundays, but perhaps I'm mistaken.