Blauvelt Conditions

We had six volunteers out today. The span is back in place and a cracked joist was repaired further down the boardwalk.

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Looks great but shouldn’t it have a draw bridge option for the giant snapping turtles that live in the creek? I guess they can crawl over it but that may require a sign like “ giant snapping turtle xing”….🤓
 
I ride Blauvelt quite regularly. Generally you should wait two sometimes three days after a rain storm. It gets very muddy and could only imagine its current condition. The soil there is very prone to NOT draining water well…
 
I was there today, the heavy rains followed by wind was tough on the dead trees. There is a big fall right by the main parking lot(40 footer). I wasn’t able to mark the trees location down but there were at least 4 others. If I get a chance this week I will see what I can do.
 
scott62 said:
I was there today, the heavy rains followed by wind was tough on the dead trees. There is a big fall right by the main parking lot(40 footer). I wasn’t able to mark the trees location down but there were at least 4 others. If I get a chance this week I will see what I can do.
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Thanks for reporting and handling.
FYI…
Sterling Forest now allows class-1 e-bikes thanks to Palisades MTB’s efforts. You can check that off your “Troll List”.
 
scott62 said:
To my knowledge sterling is the only trail system in New York State that e bikes are allowed, so kudos to the team.
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That’s incorrect. The entire park system policy has been overhauled. Each park is independently updating their policy based on the type of trails and trail conditions. If you get involved and become a member of Palisades MTB, your membership will go towards these advocacy efforts and you’ll be kept in the loop as to what’s happening around you.

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