leo_c
Member
No idea, was bummed, i was off today. The 2 downhill trails were open tho
Nassau Trail conditions
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Jeffreywoliver
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Here’s the deal. The trails have been fine the last few days, but someone ripped the covers off of our Temporary Closed signs and I didn’t have time to go fix it. So I kept the listing as closed on the FB page to avoid mixed messages. There were folks riding anyway when I got there to fix the signs. Ideally people would adhere to the trail updates. The trails are borderline right now With puddles in flatlands, so I’m leaving it closed since we are expecting poor weather Wed/Thurs. The weekend looks great and I’ll post opening as soon as possible.
Jeffreywoliver
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On another note, we are dealing with user conflict around Springside. Please keep well clear of properties and avoid being a nuisance to neighboring houses. I’m trying to avoid a larger conflict issue arising here, so please take this seriously. I’m not posting that to the FB page because non-MTB townies also follow that page. Please be on your best behavior around Springside. Following trail closure postings is a good start. Please leave this posting on MTBNJ.
Jeffreywoliver
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Nassau is a multi-use Trail. Please be respectful to anyone you meet on the trails; bikers, hikers, kids, etc.
rick81721
Lothar
So to clarify, when nassau is closed, it's posted on a Facebook page? I never use Facebook but even if I did, wouldn't think to look there. just an fyi
Jeffreywoliver
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Fair enough. Word is generally here as well, though I don’t necessarily post it here myself every time, Jeremy, Robin and a host of others generally do. I can be more proactive here if you want.
Fair enough. Word is generally here as well, though I don’t necessarily post it here myself every time, Jeremy, Robin and a host of others generally do. I can be more proactive here if you want.
Robin
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the update @Jeffreywoliver . Now that I'm back at school I will be hitting this more often and will update
Jeffreywoliver
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i think it’s mostly attributable to higher traffic this year than past years, probably COVID stress, but there have been a few examples of lack of consideration for local residents as well.
People walking out through yards?
Wonder what we could do to help balance it - more than just being considerate?
At my fraternity, we would rake/shovel/trim for the neighbors.
I'm sure we lowered their home value significantly.......
Anyway, if you think of anything, maybe we could do something positive.
I'm sure you all have an outreach going.
Everything & everyone is on a hair trigger right now. We, as bikers, have a healthy and legal outlet to turn to. We all need to make sure we're using this healthy outlet, as well as being respectful for others who are not necessarily able to do the same.
Unfortunately some members of our biking community just have little/no respect for anyone else.
rick81721
Lothar
yeah I don't ride there on weekends but when I've been there, I rarely see anyone. Last week a mom with a few kids hiking. Tho last week I did see a guy riding but there were no cars in either lot, I was curious how he got there
Also realize this is less than 1/2 mile away from the infamous waterfall party spot that was shut down.
I can see why the locals are on edge about disrespectful visitors.
Hopefully we can do some good - as the guys there have so much time invested.
I can see why the locals are on edge about disrespectful visitors.
Hopefully we can do some good - as the guys there have so much time invested.
Not sure about tiktok, but it was spread on a "places" forum/social media that identifies swimming/free/public.
Also happened in somerville and branchburg.
Jeffreywoliver
Well-Known Member
Open. May be a bit moist until the afternoon.
Jeffreywoliver
Well-Known Member
Heavy rain last night in HB. Closed until Sat most likely.
moose35
Well-Known Member
We parked at Foran Field (170 e main st annandale)
Lot was empty and I liked starting in that area of the trails.