Lewis Morris Conditions

[Revlus]

Rode with the NICA Veloraptors on Saturday, 12/13. Nicely frozen... just caution on the icy bridges.

 

[HiFiGuy]

Can any one comment on conditions? Does Lew-mo have snow ice or is it frozen dirt?? Any reports would be appreciated

 

[gmb3]

Ice rink. Need studs.

 

[Sven Migot]

Excellent snow today at Lew Mo.
Very little ice. All trails had good consistent coverage. Snow well packed. That Sidewinder trail was tits!
Maybe didn't need studs, but fatness for sure. Could probably go MTB if you're into it, but sketchy AF.

 

[dakineacct]

Excellent snow today at Lew Mo.
Very little ice. All trails had good consistent coverage. Snow well packed. That Sidewinder trail was tits!
Maybe didn't need studs, but fatness for sure. Could probably go MTB if you're into it, but sketchy AF.

I rode Patriots Path from Mendham and LM on an XC bike, LM was good for the most part on XC just took it slow and picked good lines, Patriots Path was pretty icey and I wished I had fat tires.

 

[icebiker]

I rode Patriots Path from Mendham and LM on an XC bike, LM was good for the most part on XC just took it slow and picked good lines, Patriots Path was pretty icey and I wished I had fat tires.

I rode Lew Mo yesterday before sunset. @Sven Migot’s assessment was spot on. The center tread of most trails had a mix of light snow on ice, and traction was “ok” with fattie tires (no studs ). But there was plenty of soft stuff to the left and right of the centerline to ride and avoid slipping. I think today will be the last good day there until we get another freeze or snow. Tomorrow through the weekend is going to be messy.

 

[Bg01]

Looking good this morning!

 

[krink]

Looking good this morning!

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Studded tires needed?

 

[gmb3]

where does the packed tread start/go?

 

[Bg01]

Studded tires needed?

Probably better to have them right now but I’m sure it’s still rideable and fun with any fat bike

 

[Bg01]

where does the packed tread start/go?

 

[snashters]

I rode my fatbike here yesterday. Traction was generally good where the trail was packed, I didn't use studs and didn't see any ice.

 

[Stef]

Ok who is grooming lewmo after this last round of snow!?!??

 

[hls811]

I went yesterday afternoon, hoping the mystery groomer had gone back, but no such luck. Not even snowshoes yet. 😢

 

[JimN]

Ok who is grooming lewmo after this last round of snow!?!??

I went yesterday afternoon, hoping the mystery groomer had gone back, but no such luck. Not even snowshoes yet. 😢

The person that groomed it last time has been snowshoeing in there a few times already, but not from either of the main parking areas.

 

[Bikeworks]

Any update on conditions?

 

[rjr44]

Any update on conditions?

It sucked Saturday for non-fatties, even on the groomed sections...hopefully w/ all the melt it's getting better tho

 

[Bikeworks]

It sucked Saturday for non-fatties, even on the groomed sections...hopefully w/ all the melt it's getting better tho

I was hoping to take the fatbike there today, but driving from SI so I wanted to make sure it's worth the trip. Only got in a mile out by me yesterday on ungroomed trails

 

[rjr44]

I was hoping to take the fatbike there today, but driving from SI so I wanted to make sure it's worth the trip. Only got in a mile out by me yesterday on ungroomed trails

Saw a couple fatties on Saturday and they seemed to be getting around OK, covered more miles than we did. At least in terms of the snow sure it's gotten better since. Can speak to if spots are now muddy and what not tho.