6 Mile Run Conditions

[Piston Honda]

Thank you. Where do you park if you don’t have a permit?

Enter Johnsons Park through the Cedar Ln entrance. Park at the first lot on the right. Ride back up to the entrance. Trailhead is at the northern corner of the intersection.

Maybe somebody has a better suggestion. I always ride in from home.

 

[CNJRider]

Thank you. Where do you park if you don’t have a permit?

There are places on campus to park but I always parked in Johnson Park by the tennis courts. There are closer lots too.

 

[w_b]

Thank you. Where do you park if you don’t have a permit?

Hmmm, I’m local and just pedal over. Not really destination trails, but Johnson Park by the river has ample parking. You can also access the D&R towpath from there at Landing Lane.

There’s also a small lot on Road 3, adjacent to the trails, but sometimes it’s chained.

You could also park over at the soccer fields at Clif Prescod Ln. and ride over.

 

[Jrzjoe]

Thank you. Where do you park if you don’t have a permit?

Johnson park. There’s a trail head right across the street

 

[Citytrikeguy]

Johnson park. There’s a trail head right across the street

Thank you sir.

 

[Citytrikeguy]

Thanks everyone. Now if only I had a place I could just ride to from home…

 

[FlowVwade]

Anyone have any updates on current conditions?

 

[joenova]

Enter Johnsons Park through the Cedar Ln entrance. Park at the first lot on the right. Ride back up to the entrance. Trailhead is at the northern corner of the intersection.

Maybe somebody has a better suggestion. I always ride in from home.

I ride the Rutgers Ecological Preserve a lot (it's a very short drive from home on days I'm limited on time). I always park here and it's never been full/chained off. As others have said it doesn't get as muddy as 6MR so it's typically a better ride without leaving damage (though some areas DO get really wet but if you learn the trails it's easy to avoid those spots).

 

[Citytrikeguy]

Trail Report: Rideable without causing damage. If it stays dry and windy I suspect it will get better in the next couple of days. There’s a couple of soft spots in the shade. The trails are a bit damaged from the winter (grooved and not as smooth). The bridge on red coming from the soccer fields is toast. It’s probably a 12’ gap from bank to bank. I think a much wider bridge than that would future proof this crossing. I suppose an ambitious culvert at the bottom of the ravine would be another solution too. Please post any and all solutions as I’d like to contribute.

 

[jdog]

Trail Report: Rideable without causing damage. If it stays dry and windy I suspect it will get better in the next couple of days. There’s a couple of soft spots in the shade. The trails are a bit damaged from the winter (grooved and not as smooth). The bridge on red coming from the soccer fields is toast. It’s probably a 12’ gap from bank to bank. I think a much wider bridge than that would future proof this crossing. I suppose an ambitious culvert at the bottom of the ravine would be another solution too. Please post any and all solutions as I’d like to contribute.

This bridge is a major hazzard.

The bridge is totally failing and will likely crumble to pieces in the coming weeks. No Joke.

I went out this am to check it out. I'll be cutting in a reroute and building a new bridge very shortly.

FOR THE TIME BEING. . I would avoid the 27 lot. Please consider parking on Jacques Lane. This lot is now referred to by the park as "the mtbers lot" so we might as well embrace that.

 

[BlizzMtb]

This bridge is a major hazzard.

The bridge is totally failing and will likely crumble to pieces in the coming weeks. No Joke.

I went out this am to check it out. I'll be cutting in a reroute and building a new bridge very shortly.

FOR THE TIME BEING. . I would avoid the 27 lot. Please consider parking on Jacques Lane. This lot is now referred to by the park as "the mtbers lot" so we might as well embrace that.

thank you for the info jdog. Do you know how the conditions are today? suitable to go out AM tomorrow?

 

[CNJRider]

If you live close by I guess it could not hurt to check out but be prepared to leave disappointed. Considering the cool temps and the fact CNJ got showered on this week, including sprinkles today, it must be crappy.

 

[BlizzMtb]

If you live close by I guess it could not hurt to check out but be prepared to leave disappointed. Considering the cool temps and the fact CNJ got showered on this week, including sprinkles today, it must be crappy.

Thanks - kind of confirmed my feelings (not local). We'll skip it this weekend.

 

[jdog]

New line was built today.. this avoids the failing bridge that was shown before.

New bridge was built using a LOT of recycled material.

This is on the 27 side

Check it out and let us know what you think.

 

[iman29]

New line was built today.. this avoids the failing bridge that was shown before.

New bridge was built using a LOT of recycled material.

This is in the 27.

Check it out and let us know what you think. View attachment 181730View attachment 181731View attachment 181732View attachment 181733View attachment 181734View attachment 181735

Wow great work. !!

 

[Citytrikeguy]

New line was built today.. this avoids the failing bridge that was shown before.

New bridge was built using a LOT of recycled material.

This is in the 27.

Check it out and let us know what you think. View attachment 181730View attachment 181731View attachment 181732View attachment 181733View attachment 181734View attachment 181735

AMAZING

 

[knobbyhead]

I gather 6mr will be a muddiest after tomorrow rain?

 

[jdog]

I gather 6mr will be a muddiest after tomorrow rain?

If today was any indication yes. Today was basically peanut butter everywhere. Freeze /thaw was happening big time.

Checked out the new bridge on the 27 side. Fun little section coming up to it.

 

[krink]

Just saw this at Carvins Cove in Roanoke VA, think it will work at 6 mile? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

[JimN]

think it will work at 6 mile?

About as well as those 65mph signs on route 80.