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Post by Angela on Jan 9, 2024 9:53:07 GMT -5
(Jan 9/8:30am) FATS Update!
Using an abundance of caution due to the coming storms with high winds/rain the US Forest Service has officially temporarily closed FATS.
Given the number of trees we cut off the trails each year we highly recommend all trail users stay off all local trails!
Stay tuned for updates! Thank you
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Post by Angela on Jan 10, 2024 15:09:10 GMT -5
(Jan10/8:30am) Preliminary update after the storm …..all local trails will need some time to dry out!
The area around FATS received about 2 inches of rain so it’s going to take a few days to dry out. This amount of rain on top of the rain over the weekend will result in seeps at FATS that won’t stop until the water table drops. FATS remains under official USFS closure. Stay tuned for updates.
Steven’s Creek is currently over flood stage by 3 feet which will mean flooding on parts of the Modoc, Wine Creek and Turkey Creek Trails. We will provide updates as they come in.
The Lake Thurmond/Clarks Hill Lake pool level was already low and remains below full pool (330 feet) at 322 feet so should no pose a flooding threat to Bartram, Keg Creek or Hickory Knob State Park Trails.
The new areas of the Augusta Canal Singletrack are particularly vulnerable after these heavy rains so please help spread the word to avoid using those areas until they have dried out! Thank you
With all the wind we are expecting trees down on the trails and as things begin to dry out we will give those reports as they come in!
Due to the rate of rain as a portion of the system moved through we are also anticipating some erosion on the trails as well.
They are predicting another system of lesser intensity to roll through on Friday.
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Post by Angela on Jan 18, 2024 15:11:02 GMT -5
(Feb 18/1:30pm) FATS Update!
As a reminder FATS is still under official closure by the US Forest Service. We have confirmed with the Long Cane Ranger District that their Call Before You Haul line is currently down. We will advise, as always, status changes as they occur!
The seeps are subsiding and there will be a more thorough check this afternoon. As always we will be working closely with the USFS to get the trails back open as soon as the risk of trail damage by users has passed! Thank you!
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Post by Angela on Jan 19, 2024 14:28:18 GMT -5
(Jan 19/2:15pm) FATS Update!
The USFS has officially opened FATS. There will still be wet/mucky spots on the trails so please stay in the center of the trail. Please help keep the singletrack single!!
There are high winds this afternoon so heads up if you head out to hit the trails.
There may be trees down so feel free to advise us of trail and location sorba.csra@gmail.com
We have noted some erosion from last weeks storm so watch for that trail erosion while on the trails.
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Post by Angela on Jan 28, 2024 8:30:36 GMT -5
(Jan 28/8:15am) FATS Update!
Although we had predictions for a few days of rain and a total of 2 to 4 inches…….we got lucky and only received minimal rain with the majority on Saturday afternoon and evening. Although we only received about 1/2 inch of rain with cooler temps today the trails will need about 24 hours to dry out! Please allow the FATS to dry out some before using thank you!!
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Post by Angela on Jan 30, 2024 11:15:31 GMT -5
Heads up all FATS trail users and please help spread the word!!!
People have reported items stolen out of
their vehicles at both the main FATS and north FATS trailheads. In some cases the vehicles were accessed through unlocked doors and in other cases windows were broken.
This happens periodically in remote parking lots and the most important deterrent is to avoid leaving anything of value in your vehicle.
Some people even leave their vehicles unlocked and with windows partially down to avoid broken windows.
Please report any suspicious activity!
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Post by Angela on Feb 5, 2024 19:02:28 GMT -5
(Feb 5/7pm) FATS Update>
Rain moved in yesterday and is finally out of the area. The area around FATS received about 3/4 inch of rain.
The trails will need at least 48 hours to dry out enough, stay tuned for updates!
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Post by Angela on Feb 9, 2024 13:19:00 GMT -5
Feb 9/1:15pm) FATS Update!
Trail check revealed most of the tread is hero dirt but there are still some active seeps and mucky spots. Please stick to the middle of the trail in those areas to avoid widening the trail!
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Post by Angela on Feb 12, 2024 13:20:41 GMT -5
(Feb 12/1pm) FATS Update
FATS is under official closure by the US Forest Service. The area around FATS has already had over 2 inches of rain with more to come.
The amount of rain coupled with the dormant season and cooler temps will likely result in FATS being closed for the week. Stay tuned for updates and please help spread the word.
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Post by Angela on Feb 16, 2024 13:46:44 GMT -5
(Feb 16th/1:30pm) FATS Update!
FATS is still under official closure by the US Forest Service. Trail check revealed seeps, some as long as 40 feet long, are still active. The ground water needs to drop more before the seeps will stop. Expect FATS will be closed through the weekend but we will provide updates.
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Post by Angela on Feb 19, 2024 17:35:59 GMT -5
(Feb 19/5:20pm) FATS Update!
FATS is officially back open! There will be mucky areas on the trails. Please stay in the middle of the trail and help keep the singletrack single! Thank you!
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Post by Angela on Mar 3, 2024 12:58:04 GMT -5
(March 3/12:45pm). FATS Update!
Just over a half inch of rain on Friday but trail check revealed trails are still too wet to ride. Anticipate another 48 hours before things dry out. Please allow the trails time to dry out before using the trails. Thank you!
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Post by Angela on Mar 4, 2024 14:50:43 GMT -5
Heads Up> Prescribed Burn - FATS South Trails!
We have received a notice from the US Forest Service, there will be a prescribed burn at FATS, south trails, in either the last week of March or first week of April 2024.
Plan accordingly if you were traveling into our area since we won’t get much warning. They will be waiting until conditions are optimal for the burn so it will probably be the day of the burn when we get word. These generally do not take very long and once the trails are checked to ensure there are not any safety hazards, the trails will be opened back up.
The prescription for a prescribed burn is correct relative humidity, winds, temperature and fuel moisture which is why the timing must be last minute.
Stay tuned for more updates! Please help spread the word!
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Post by Angela on Mar 6, 2024 12:31:12 GMT -5
(Mar 6/12:15pm) FATS Update!
FATS is under official closure by the US Forest Service. Trails are very wet after over an inch of rain with more rain in the forecast over the next few days.
The trail is closed to all trail users bikers, runners, hikers, etc. Please do not access the trails when they are closed. Help us protect this great natural resource! And please help spread the word!! Thank you!
Stay tuned for updates.
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Post by Angela on Mar 10, 2024 7:39:59 GMT -5
(Mar 10/8:30am) FATS Update!
The system that rolled through Friday night - Saturday morning dropped almost another inch of rain in the vicinity of FATS. Trail is still under official US Forest Service closure and it will be several days before the FATS dries out. Stay tuned for updates.
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Post by Angela on Mar 13, 2024 14:09:51 GMT -5
(Mar 13/3:00pm) FATS Update!
The trails at FATS are officially back open. There are some mucky areas, there are some areas with standing water to include about a dozen seeps that are still producing. But the majority of the trail tread is perfect. Please stay in the middle of the trail through any wet/mucky areas to keep the singletrack single!
The trails are opened and closed based on the condition of the most vulnerable trail. We are coming into the season of warmer temps and the growing season which typically equates to shorter and fewer closures.
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Post by Angela on Mar 23, 2024 8:02:41 GMT -5
(Mar 23/9am) FATS Update!
The area around FATS received about a half inch of rain. It’s going to take at least 36 hours for things to dry out. Please allow the trails to dry out before using to help protect this great natural resource! Thank you!
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Post by Angela on Mar 27, 2024 16:16:52 GMT -5
Mar 27/5pm) FATS Update!
Rain started Tuesday night and continued into Wednesday resulting in just over 1.25 inches of rain in the vicinity of FATS. Trails will need a couple of days to dry out. Stay tuned for updates with the warmer weather and growing season underway the trails should be good for the weekend.
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Post by Angela on Apr 3, 2024 16:13:08 GMT -5
(Apr 3/5pm) FATS Update!
Springtime is a transitional time for the trails! With foliage growing season underway and warmer weather the trails dry out more quickly after rain.
A trail check today revealed the trails are drying out more quickly and FATS should be good to go on Thursday!
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Post by Angela on Apr 11, 2024 11:40:02 GMT -5
(Apr 11/12:30pm) FATS Update!
Rain rolled through overnight from 10pm - 4am. Although heavy rain was projected, the gauges closest to FATS indicate about half inch of rain. Trails should be good to go by Saturday….. stay tuned for updates.
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