Brendan Byrne State Forest Conditions

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Was there last night. Needed a mileage check for the end of the 40. Had the fixed gear out. We were first to use a lot of the trails since the last snow. What was the question? Oh yeah, everything is great.
 
On last evening’s ride 4-2-25, as we crossed over the bridge on the white trail at Pakim Pond, we noticed that there were 3 planks that needed to be replaced. It’s rideable. Now that we have a steward, is this the thing we need to tell him? If so, under this heading?
 
Anyone interested in seeing what Brendan Byrne has to offer should try one or more of Jim McCabe's Wednesday evening rides. The ride starts at the park office parking lot at 4:30. Jim's rides are like a box of chocolates: You never know what you're gonna get. It is usually a mixture of marked and unmarked traisl; the unmarked trails (worn fire cuts, old and current dirt bike trails, deer paths, etc.) are the secret sauce of these rides. I'd be surprised if there is anyone else out there who can connect the wide variety of trails in Brendan Byrne the way Jim does. The rides are generally at a relaxed pace, the mileage is usually around 15 miles, and we usually ride about 2-2.5 hours
 
Sandshark said:
Anyone interested in seeing what Brendan Byrne has to offer should try one or more of Jim McCabe's Wednesday evening rides. The ride starts at the park office parking lot at 4:30. Jim's rides are like a box of chocolates: You never know what you're gonna get. It is usually a mixture of marked and unmarked traisl; the unmarked trails (worn fire cuts, old and current dirt bike trails, deer paths, etc.) are the secret sauce of these rides. I'd be surprised if there is anyone else out there who can connect the wide variety of trails in Brendan Byrne the way Jim does. The rides are generally at a relaxed pace, the mileage is usually around 15 miles, and we usually ride about 2-2.5 hours
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What’s the recommended bike? Fat? Plus? Regular 2.4s? Gravel?
 
Sandshark said:
Anyone interested in seeing what Brendan Byrne has to offer should try one or more of Jim McCabe's Wednesday evening rides. The ride starts at the park office parking lot at 4:30. Jim's rides are like a box of chocolates: You never know what you're gonna get. It is usually a mixture of marked and unmarked traisl; the unmarked trails (worn fire cuts, old and current dirt bike trails, deer paths, etc.) are the secret sauce of these rides. I'd be surprised if there is anyone else out there who can connect the wide variety of trails in Brendan Byrne the way Jim does. The rides are generally at a relaxed pace, the mileage is usually around 15 miles, and we usually ride about 2-2.5 hours
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Jim will be leading a 40-mile ride in Brendan Byrne on February 7, 2026. Riders will meet at the BTB office at 8AM. This is a great opportunity to get a fantastic overview of all that Brendan Byrne has to offer in a single ride that will also test your stamina, sense of humor, and bike ownership (A few people have been known to put their bikes up for sale immediately after doing one of Jim's rides!). I predict that this year's 40-miler is going to be epic.
 
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