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Post by Angela on Nov 22, 2023 8:36:25 GMT -5
(Nov 22/8:15am) FATS Update
The system that pushed through over the past 24 hours dropped about an inch of rain in the vicinity of FATS.
Although we are in the cooler months and the foliage is not absorbing at the rate it would during the active growing season, it has been very dry leading into this. Trails should be good to go in about 24 hours.
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Post by Angela on Nov 27, 2023 6:57:07 GMT -5
(Nov 27/6:45am)FATS Update!
Although it rained for several hours yesterday, gauges indicate the area around FATS received less than a quarter of an inch. There might still be a few soft areas from the rain a few days ago, please stay in the trail through any of those areas to avoid widening the trail! Thank you!
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Post by Angela on Dec 8, 2023 8:20:28 GMT -5
Heads up! FATS
The big mowers have been out cutting the power lines at FATS. We have a report there is some trail damage as a result. Be aware at all power line crossings.
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Post by Angela on Dec 11, 2023 7:21:10 GMT -5
(Dec 11/7am) FATS Update!
A cold system rolled through bringing bands of rain from early morning through late evening on Sunday. Gauges indicate FATS received about an inch of rain.
It has been dry for a few days leading in so trails should be good to go in about 24 hours.
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Post by Angela on Dec 12, 2023 14:21:40 GMT -5
(Dec 12/2pm) FATS Update!
Trail check revealed the majority of the tread is good to go! There are some sloppy/mucky areas so please stay in the middle of the trail. Please help keep the singletrack single.
As a heads up we are coming into the winter months and between colder weather and dormant foliage it will take longer for trails to dry out after rain.
In addition, for approximately the next 6 months crews will be out replacing the wooden poles on the power lines with metal ones.
They are using heavy equipment so there will be a potential for trail damage. Just be aware each time you are out during this period since the potential for changing trail conditions across those power lines could change from day to day.
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Post by Angela on Dec 17, 2023 18:33:59 GMT -5
(Dec 17/6:30pm) FATS Update!
Rain moved in at midnight Saturday night and is finally moving out of the area. Just under 2 inches of rain fell in the FATS area.
Given the cooler temps and dormant foliage it will probably be 48 to 72 hours before the trails dry out. Please allow the trails to dry out before accessing the trails to prevent damage to the tread.
We will post updates! Thank you!
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Post by Angela on Dec 19, 2023 15:47:06 GMT -5
(Dec 19/3:15pm) FATS Update!
Trail check revealed active seeps, trails will need at least another day to dry out.
That indicates the ground water is up and seeping onto the trails. It needs to drop so the trails can dry out. Sun alone won’t solve this common winter issue.
Other trails in our area don’t have the seep issues that FATS does so are the perfect alternative!
Stay tuned for updates!
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Post by Angela on Dec 20, 2023 19:03:08 GMT -5
(Dec 20/7pm) FATS Update!
Scout reported the trails are good to go! There are some mucky spots here and there so please stay in the middle of the trail to keep the singletrack single. Thank you!!
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Post by Angela on Dec 28, 2023 15:52:01 GMT -5
(Dec 28/3:30pm) FATS Update!
Trail check revealed there are still active seeps on the trails some app 20 feet long. A member of the trail tread team is out working on drains and confirmed trail conditions. Trails should be good to go by Saturday. Other local trails should be good to go if you want to get a ride/run in. Thank you.
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