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Post by Angela on Oct 28, 2015 11:48:27 GMT -5
As a result of Hurricane Patricia, we have had steady rain over Monday and Tuesday and into early morning today. Please do not ride the wet trails, they are going to need at least a couple of days to dry out (impacted by the cooler temperatures, growing season slowing, overcast skies).
We will have someone check the condition of the trail before the weekend.
Thank you!
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Post by Angela on Oct 30, 2015 12:30:34 GMT -5
Scout report just in> there will be some wet/muddy spots (please stay on the trail when moving across these areas) but the trail is good to ride now!
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Post by Angela on Nov 1, 2015 13:54:41 GMT -5
Rain has been moving across the area since the early morning hours with more to come. We will post updates as information comes in but looks like we have already had nearly an inch of rain. Please do not ride the trails when they are wet. Thank you! For more up-to-date information follow up on Twitter? FATSUpdate
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Post by Angela on Nov 3, 2015 6:59:55 GMT -5
We had 3 inches of rain over two days, it will be a few days before the trails are dry enough to ride, please do not ride the trails until we can get someone in to assess the condition. This time of year with the foliage pulling in less water and cooler temperatures it will take longer for the trails to dry.
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Post by Angela on Nov 9, 2015 12:59:31 GMT -5
FATS is officially CLOSED.
We've had over 2" of rain in the last 48 hours and a cumulative total of over 5.6" inches of rain in November, so the US Forest Service has enacted an official closure at FATS. You can check our homepage, the USFS Call Before You Haul Hotline (803-561-4025), our Twitter Feed @fatsupdate, or our Facebook page for status updates.
Please respect the official closure and thank you for your support.
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Post by Angela on Nov 13, 2015 7:21:37 GMT -5
Scout report in, FATS is still too wet and will remain under official closure through the weekend, stay tuned for updates.
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Post by cwwalker on Nov 15, 2015 5:32:06 GMT -5
Well that's a downer
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Post by Angela on Nov 16, 2015 18:49:00 GMT -5
We received permission from the USFS to send someone out to FATS today and they reported that the trail is much wetter than expected and, in fact, places that have not been wet before are now holding water.
The USFS will keep FATS closed for a while longer. How much longer you ask? We don't know but I wouldn't make any plans for FATS this weekend. Please respect the official closure and don't risk a ticket from the USFS law enforcement folks. Protecting the trails will benefit all trail users for years to come!
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Post by Angela on Nov 24, 2015 21:56:07 GMT -5
FATS is OPEN. Lower Skinny is still too wet to ride and is taped off. Please do not ride lower Skinny.
For status updates, you can check our homepage, the USFS Call Before You Haul Hotline (803-561-4025), our Twitter Feed @fatsupdate, or our Facebook page. Thank you for your support.
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Post by Angela on Dec 3, 2015 0:29:47 GMT -5
Rained most of today, was not a deluge but steady rain for the whole day. The trails will be too wet to ride for the next couple of days, please do not ride wet trails1
Thank you!
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Post by cwwalker on Dec 3, 2015 7:17:56 GMT -5
Rained most of today, was not a deluge but steady rain for the whole day. The trails will be too wet to ride for the next couple of days, please do not ride wet trails1 Thank you!
Assuming no rain between now and then, would Sunday be acceptable?
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Post by brando on Dec 10, 2015 10:45:32 GMT -5
Couple trees down on lower skinny. One is a go under, the other 2 are rideable but probably not to the average FATer. They're in the area with all the dead/downed trees. The worst wash in all the 30+ miles of trail is also in that area. Failed trail maintenance is funneling all the water straight down trail, making or nearly unrideable.
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Post by jp3 on Dec 10, 2015 16:58:25 GMT -5
Brando,
How many hours did you volunteer on the trails at FATS?
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Post by cwwalker on Dec 10, 2015 17:54:58 GMT -5
Couple trees down on lower skinny. One is a go under, the other 2 are rideable but probably not to the average FATer. They're in the area with all the dead/downed trees. The worst wash in all the 30+ miles of trail is also in that area. Failed trail maintenance is funneling all the water straight down trail, making or nearly unrideable. When I rode there Saturday, there was only one tree down on Skinny, and it certainly wasn't rideable unless you are some sort of a badass. It was up to my inseam, so, around 32" up. The go under was easy as well. There were only a few spots that were wet that need attention. There is an area in the powerline that is washed out very badly.
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Post by deano on Dec 10, 2015 22:36:36 GMT -5
Are there any gravel piles anywhere in the woods from when FATS was built?
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Post by ted on Dec 11, 2015 6:06:25 GMT -5
careful with your criticisms Brando, they're not always well received.
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Post by brando on Dec 11, 2015 9:47:38 GMT -5
Wasn't really criticizing. Just letting somebody know like has always been done on this forum. The 3 trees on skinny are too big for a hand saw so a Sawyer needs to know about em. Jp I don't do as much as I'd like, (i do actually think about doing stuff) but I do more than the numbers belie. Cleaned a bunch of mud puddle drains on GW yesterday. 1.5 miles each direction starting at the bench. I don't turn in forms or log hours or let anybody know when I cut a tree out with my chainsaw. I just do it. Deano, I found a pile of small gravel yesterday up by the road but it's a good ways away from where it's needed.
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Post by dsquaredmsquared on Dec 11, 2015 12:03:17 GMT -5
Failed trail maintenance is funneling all the water straight down trail, making or nearly unrideable. I think it is the wording that may have ruffled a feather or two. I don't know exactly which section of trail you talking about, but I doubt it is "failed" maintenance vs design, people riding wet trails, and not enough volunteers to tackle the larger problem areas. As for the pile of gravel that you found, we had asked the UFSF for a dump truck's worth and ground cloth (so the gravel doesn't disappear into the muck), which they provided to us for future trail maintenance. I suggest that you contact Paul F. (I will PM his email address) to discuss any plans or potential usage of this gravel.
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Post by moto922 on Dec 11, 2015 17:33:28 GMT -5
Wasn't really criticizing. Just letting somebody know like has always been done on this forum. The 3 trees on skinny are too big for a hand saw so a Sawyer needs to know about em. Jp I don't do as much as I'd like, (i do actually think about doing stuff) but I do more than the numbers belie. Cleaned a bunch of mud puddle drains on GW yesterday. 1.5 miles each direction starting at the bench. I don't turn in forms or log hours or let anybody know when I cut a tree out with my chainsaw. I just do it. Deano, I found a pile of small gravel yesterday up by the road but it's a good ways away from where it's needed. The group of mostly retired guys over 60 cut and removed the 3-4 trees on skinny. We cut them with one small folding hand saw you can buy at Lowe's. Those hand saws will cut more than you may think. They are a great tool to include in your backpack. Thanks brando for cleaning the mud puddle drains on GW. Jerry Murphy
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Post by cwwalker on Dec 11, 2015 19:10:53 GMT -5
I just got into riding FATS in August, I'm definitely going to have to volunteer some trail work time. I've ridden all over the USA, and FATS is just a blast.
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