High Mountain Conditions

[liong71er]

The water usually covers the rocks along the dam!
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The mountain needs some rain for sure.

Don't Worry about the pond,,it always like that from time to time.

 

[liong71er]

Mr. Ji, check this out. I must have been riding crazy this day.👍🚴‍♂️😀
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HollySmoke,,,way to go Frank you're getting stronger and stronger 💪 good job!

 

[liong71er]

Try to Take my KOM Frank,,It's been 7yrs Nobody ever rode Blue anymore!?

 

[Mtbdog]

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Try to Take my KOM Frank,,It's been 7yrs Nobody ever rode Blue anymore!?

Blue isn't heavily traveled as most of the year it is very wet. This is the only time of year that it's dry. It's also quad and hunter central most of the Autumn and Winter. Out and back on Blue in under an hour. I better eat my Wheaties! 👍
Keep on keeping on my friend. 🙏🚴‍♂️💪

 

[Paul H]

Pfft.... even I have a KOM at HM

 

[Mtbdog]

A little leafy as too be expected, and a bit drier than was expected. Good day to be biking.

 

[Mtbdog]

Some shots from a rare warm winter day up the mountain.

 

[JerseyPete]

Some shots from a rare warm winter day up the mountain.
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Is someone trying to paint over the flag again?

 

[Mtbdog]

Is someone trying to paint over the flag again?

Looked like that. Do you think it's nefarious rebels fighting their own little war or do they paint the white stripes Grey first? I thought it was weird when I first saw it.

 

[JerseyPete]

Looked like that. Do you think it's nefarious rebels fighting their own little war or do they paint the white stripes Grey first? I thought it was weird when I first saw it.

It has been painted over in the past with some other flag, and then someone restores it to the original flag.
I think it was mentioned in the Strava High Mtn group the last time.

 

[doublenines]

Any trail reports? I need to get out this weekend and HM usually drains very well. I usually stick to Circleswitch-Talledega-Camels hump.

 

[Mtbdog]

Any trail reports? I need to get out this weekend and HM usually drains very well. I usually stick to Circleswitch-Talledega-Camels hump.

Plenty of wind today, the single track should be primo by mid- morning and should improve as the day progresses. The fire roads will probably still be flowing water.

 

[doublenines]

Plenty of wind today, the single track should be primo by mid- morning and should improve as the day progresses. The fire roads will probably still be flowing water.

Thanks. now to find the time to go for a spin.

 

[Mtbdog]

The Ancients trail is in fantastic shape. White fire road was wet at the bottom but passable.

 

[BillyGoatBiker]

anyone know who/why all the trees were cleared on the orange trail near the waterfall on franklin lakes side? Nature Conservancy project?

 

[kaitlyn]

I've never been, what's fun?

 

[Mtbdog]

I've never been, what's fun?

Where you plan on parking? College lot or Reservoir Drive Circle?

 

[scott62]

Good luck, most of the good trails are not marked. Your best bet is to find a local.

 

[Berms&Boofs]

I've never been, what's fun?

These are two solid loops that cover the best classic stuff:

Do this one first:
https://www.trailforks.com/route/hm-suggested-loop-1-east-side-favorites/

And this one next:
https://www.trailforks.com/route/hm-suggested-loop-2-circleswitchjack-sancients/

Some trails on these routes show as closed on Trailforks but they were still well used last time I was there.

There is a fun newer trail "Dyn-O-Mite!" that combines the best parts of several older closed trails. You could mix this into either of the above routes with some rerouting.
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/dynomite-634481/

A local guide is recommended if you don't want to constantly be checking a map. Otherwise, go with Trailforks and be prepared to get lost a bit.

 

[icebiker]

Ancients (part of second track above) is amazing. Agree it’s not uncommon to get a little turned around but it’s worth a go. FS bike recommended