Chimney Rock Conditions

[Johnny Utah]

Which trails did you ride, saw two cars in the lot this morning and it looks greasy out there.

The majority around the reservoir beyond Hi-Tech. I parked in the main lot, went west, then crossed back to the reservoir, then over to the park side. Crossed to the right of the bridge and headed back to the main lot.

It was very greasy, had I known I would have stayed south.

 

[jklett]

I was there this evening and there were a few puddles here and there but not too wet overall, just really slippery for some reason.

 

[IGasOnClimbs]

Anyone ride C.R. today? Looking to go tomorrow am but don’t want swim in mud

 

[caferacer]

Anyone ride C.R. today? Looking to go tomorrow am but don’t want swim in mud

I went to trim Yellow yesterday, and it was really wet.

 

[qclabrat]

I went to trim Yellow yesterday, and it was really wet.

Which parts was that? And thanks for the TM

 

[Kirt]

Conditions are good enough. Some lingering wet and muddy areas so expect to get dirty but certainly rideable. The leaves are coming down so that will probably be a bigger issue than the mud. And some branches from the recent winds so watch those derailluers.

 

[caferacer]

Which parts was that? And thanks for the TM

Last week, I trimmed south of Miller Ln. The day before yesterday, I was going to trim all the way back along Vosseller Ave, but it's already done (thanks), so trimmed little spots here and there on my way back to the parking lot.

Let me know if there is anywhere else trimming needed.

 

[Robin]

I haven't been here since the summer so I don't know how new the sign is ...

 

[Norm]

I've never seen that sign. I think they just misidentified @Glenn Rides After 4 PM CST as a coyote.

 

[qclabrat]

I haven't been here since the summer so I don't know how new the sign is ...

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I've seen coyotes crossing my street so I'm not surprised, I live in Warren but only 5 mins up the hill

 

[Dingo]

This one?

 

[Kirt]

10/30 update. Park held up fine to Saturday’s storm. A bit wet in spots and some debris but overall solid and no trees down. Didn’t hit blue, so can’t speak to that. Have at it before Friday’s rain.

 

[Aresab310]

The red and blue both had some wet spots and the parking lot was packed. Nice day to be out though!

 

[FitmanNJ]

No two ways about it today -- Chimney Rock was wet! There were large stretches on Red, Blue, and White of water-soaked, leaf covered trails. The leaves are protecting the trails a bit (along with the rocks), so I can't say that trail damage is significant under these conditions for the most part. But your bike is going to get a good coating of yech! If it rains again Tuesday, it could be quite a while before things to improve...🙁

 

[thegock]

No two ways about it... If it rains again Tuesday, it could be quite a while before things to improve...🙁

BINGO

Rode the extension of these trails that are located 15 miles east last night. It was soaked, deep mud style and we probably added 0.75" of rain since then. Two weeks, with the Thursday/Friday forecast.

Almost enough to take up road biking or buy a trainer. Almost.

 

[Stillz]

BINGO

Rode the extension of these trails that are located 15 miles east last night. It was soaked, deep mud style and we probably added 0.75" of rain since then. Two weeks, with the Thursday/Friday forecast.

Almost enough to take up road biking or buy a trainer. Almost.

"The extension "? 😀😀

 

[FitmanNJ]

I thought the recent snowfall might still be lingering despite the relatively warm temps...and I was wrong. I can only speak for Blue trail, but scuba gear is now optional...

 

[thegock]

If you stay on the upper (ridge) trails north and south of the valley on the extension 15 miles east, it's not too bad, but the valley is bottom bracket swamp, per last night's report. Even HELLO KITTY has 2 small puddles, which it never has.

 

[Jeremy]

If you stay on the upper (ridge) trails north and south of the valley on the extension 15 miles east, it's not too bad, but the valley is bottom bracket swamp, per last night's report. Even HELLO KITTY has 2 small puddles, which it never has.

Are you giving forbidden forest trail status updates?

 

[thegock]

Are you giving forbidden forest trail status updates?

Re: the eastern extension in UC

The place is a lake. One guy rode through 2 feet of water. Another submerged his bottom bracket in mud. 8 days, probably