Lewis Morris Conditions

[mtb1]

I was there Saturday it was mostly crusty snow with a little ice here and there. I would bet it will be pretty icy after today’s light rain and thaw.

 

[JimN]

I was hoping to ride tomorrow evening. I am assuming it will be icy, any locals think it will be ridable?

Not sure about Lewis Morris, but Tourne was excellent yesterday and today. With some melting plus rain and freezing temps tonight, I would expect it to be icy in the morning. It might be rideable in the afternoon without studs if the sun warms it up enough tomorrow. I would also point out that you are likely to get a ticket or have your car locked inside the park if it's in either park after dark.

 

[xc62701]

I was on Patriots path right next to there today and it was crunchy snow and slush. We are getting more rain now so it’ll probably be all ice once this freezes.

 

[TPI_Elky]

Anybody ride here lately? Thinking about going out tomorrow morning.

 

[Id_rather_be_skiing]

Walked a bunch of trails today…stop riding wet trails!

 

[knobbyhead]

How is lewis Morris now? Rideable?

 

[xc62701]

How is lewis Morris now? Rideable?

Nope. Wouldn’t even attempt it. Lots of melt and slop will be encountered.

 

[knobbyhead]

Nope. Wouldn’t even attempt it. Lots of melt and slop will be encountered.

Thanks!!

 

[icebiker]

It’s in good shape now. Some soft sections on the edges of the trails but stick to the center and it’s nice and firm.

 

[Id_rather_be_skiing]

If this is yours it’s in the back lot. Giro gloves

 

[stilluf]

Excellent conditions yesterday at Lew Mo. New Green trail is riding well.
EDIT: also, big tree down on Orange trail. a go-over has been built up, but a bit sketchy...

 

[Id_rather_be_skiing]

Running pretty decent, wanted to give a heads up ive seen the same bear in the same area 2 times now. Once on the climb I believe it is black/red trail and yesterday walking through the Kurt Vonnegut switch backs. He ignored me both times and went on his way. He's one of the larger ones ive seen in NJ.

 

[Patrick]

No bear sighting,

Trails have firmed up nicely after the rain. Couple of spots holding water - some are chronic.

There is a trail run/triathlon there tomorrow (sat 6/18) from 7:00->2:00
You'll all be at MTBNJam, so not a problem.

 

[Id_rather_be_skiing]

New trail cleared end to end but needs some finishing work. It is a much easier climb from whitehead road to lewmo and fun going down.

 

[MadisonDan]

New trail cleared end to end but needs some finishing work. It is a much easier climb from whitehead road to lewmo and fun going down.
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I rode by on my CX bike over the weekend and noted the top and bottom both looked cleared, but didn't feel up to exploring with that bike. Not that going up the existing climb on a 42/32 geared CX bike was great, but at least that was a known.

Also.... in your map, the blue line within the purple trail, aka "Northern Loop", is that a legit new trail, or something unsanctioned?

 

[Id_rather_be_skiing]

Also.... in your map, the blue line within the purple trail, aka "Northern Loop", is that a legit new trail, or something unsanctioned?

it isn't official, but is isn't rouge. Long term I hope that northern loop gets revamped, it is a wasteland and has a ton potential. The park lead is open to it, she just needs hands to work.

 

[roc]

New trail cleared end to end but needs some finishing work. It is a much easier climb from whitehead road to lewmo and fun going down.
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Is that where the old boat used to be?

 

[Id_rather_be_skiing]

Is that where the old boat used to be?

not as low down, hugs the hillside a little more.

 

[goldsbar]

Also.... in your map, the blue line within the purple trail, aka "Northern Loop", is that a legit new trail, or something unsanctioned?

That's a fun trail at the moment. But, there are several off camber turns that I fear will end up like the rest of LewMo.

 

[kaitlyn]

Hey, I'm going to be in the area and have never ridden the park before. What's fun?