It will dry enough to ride Blue Mound eventually, even though we have had nothing but wet weather so far this year. Here's what is going to be occupying me in the upcoming weeks.
- Park Manager Kevin Swenson was recently surprised to find that a short segment of bike trail in Holy Schist was accidentally built over the property line on the neighbor's land. There's a large rock feature on the maps called "Joe's Nose" that is very close to the place that will have to be rerouted.
-The wet weather means that weeds are growing into the trails we can't currently ride. I'll be out with the scythe soon to go on the offensive. Priorities start with Over Lode in the area near the bridge, then the power line cut on the upper part of the trail. Then on to Chert Dip and Pokerville.
-I am guessing there are several new trees down on various parts of the trail due to the high winds from last weekend's storms. This will wait until I can ride and locate them.
-The rescue sign project will be moving into Over Lode later this summer. Similarly to the signs I made for the main loop last year, these will have From/To trailhead distances, a basic map showing where the post is on the current trail, and an an alpha numeric code to relay to the park management/local ambulance services for rescue of disabled riders.
Finally, thanks to everyone who has cooperated in staying off the wet trails. It truly sucks loosing so much of this year's riding season. What sucks worse is having the trails deeply rutted and channeling even more water.
Walt
