Post by carbonfiberman on Jun 1, 2013 12:38:08 GMT -5
Ride the new trail in the counter-clockwise direction based on the original map posted. If you enter the trail from the trail head parking lot, there is one 4X4 post with an arrow indicating directionality (go right). If you enter the trail at the end of the original trail system, you will come to a split in the trail with another 4X4 post indicating directionality (go right). The two ridiculous switchbacks are in the upward direction if you follow the signage. Work will be done on the switchbacks to widen the corners and level out the turns a little bit once the weather turns cooler again. As the trail cutter, I appreciate the feedback. The goal was to cut something very difficult now, because the trail always gets wider and easier with age!
Post by carbonfiberman on May 26, 2013 15:44:15 GMT -5
Just finished weed wacking the new trail. Wow, the vegetation grows back quick on this new section. The new trail is open again. Same degree of difficulty!
Post by carbonfiberman on Mar 13, 2013 19:58:34 GMT -5
I would like to let riders know that 1.5 miles of new MTB trail has simply "popped up" at Boyd Pond Park. This trail is a continuation of the existing trail. Upon completion of the existing trail onto the Nature Trail, continue directly across the Nature Trail into the new trail head. You can not miss it. The new trail travels very close to the lake at times (BE CAREFUL!). Pay attention to signage for directionality. I am attaching a picture to let everyone get an idea. The Primary Trail is shown in red. The Nature Trail is shown in green. The new Secondary Trail is shown in Yellow.
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Post by carbonfiberman on Feb 26, 2012 15:34:58 GMT -5
Keep in mind that pedestrians, bikers, horses, and an occasional motorcycle would cross the old bridge. I personally think the sign is meant to discourage the horseback riders from taking their horses across the bridge. As long as you do not lockup a rear wheel and leave skid marks, bikes will not damage the bridge. Just my 2 cents.
Post by carbonfiberman on Jul 4, 2011 15:35:49 GMT -5
I cut a small path from the nature trail to Clown Corner. The entrance is marked with single blaze orange tape. I have stored a wheel barrow, shovel, and rake on the new path. Feel free to use the tools, just please put them back. This path will make maintenance much easier. I also cut up the large pine tree that fell across the nature trail about 400 feet from the bridge. The tree sections can be used for water breaks at various locations.
Post by carbonfiberman on Jul 2, 2011 13:44:24 GMT -5
Attached map shows existing trail, trail section names, and locations of future work. Bike trail is in red, nature trail is in green, and potential future trail additions are in cyan.
Post by carbonfiberman on Jul 2, 2011 12:44:52 GMT -5
Since I am new to the forum, I will introduce myself. I am one of three people that cut the ORA bike trail. Chances are that you may have seen me walking my two boxers. I am out there daily.
I want to let everyone know that trail repairs have been performed on the last long downhill section of the trail just prior to entering the nature trail at the bridge. This section of the trail had become severely rutted and washout was always evident after heavy rains. Over the past two weeks, I have installed roughly 6 water breaks using fallen tree logs to shed water off-trail. I then cut the erosion groove out of the trail and back filled with mulch and pine straw. We have had no erosion to that section of trail ever since. Only long roots running parallel to trail direction were removed. The downhill is now FASTER, so everyone be carefull.
I have started to store tools on trail. It makes it so much easier. The trail surface is only hard for the first 3-4 inches. After that, it is all sand. That is why the trail can absorb so much water.
Clown Corner has always been a tough section. When we originally cut the trail, a pink polka-dotted sheet was used to transfer mulch to the trail. The sheet was stored behind the tree near the corner. Someone said that it looked like a clown hiding behind the tree, hence the name. I believe we have many options here. The trick will be to find a sustainable option that pleases most people. Some like trails a little unpredictable and edgy (me), and some like trails smooth and fast flowing (many others). I can cut a walking trail from the nature trail to Clown Corner with the weed wacker. The Good Golly Gulch culvert does discharge onto the nature trail. Anyway, I use a wheel barrow to haul supplies in. Whatever we do to Clown Corner, supplies will need to get there.
I am pleased to see interest in trail maintenance. I turned into a roadie the past couple of years, and trail work simply dropped off. Ten years ago, trail maintenance only involved weed whacking once a year! Many people now ride the trail, and that is great!