Ringwood State Park Conditions

[serviceguy]

I am hearing conflicting reports. @onetracker said shepards lake is open and smoke was not too bad yesterday. Planning on going up tomorrow to ride Frosty loop

What is the Frosty loop?

 

[Stef]

What is the Frosty loop?

FROSTY WOODS MTB Loop

8.2 mi, +1017 ft. Bike ride in Ringwood, NJ

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[serviceguy]

FROSTY WOODS MTB Loop

8.2 mi, +1017 ft. Bike ride in Ringwood, NJ

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Interesting name. Thank you.

 

[Stef]

Interesting name. Thank you.

race there on 1st

 

[Balan]

So is Ringwood impacted at all by the surrounding fires? If so-will stay away entirely.

 

[littlev21]

So is Ringwood impacted at all by the surrounding fires? If so-will stay away entirely.

I'm wodering the same. I know Sterling is closed.

 

[Stef]

I'm wodering the same. I know Sterling is closed.

I'm wodering the same. I know Sterling is closed.

Rode there yesterday everything open & fine

 

[stevieray05]

So is Ringwood impacted at all by the surrounding fires? If so-will stay away entirely.

Just got back from night ride. No problems. You can still smell smoke. Race course, White, Red and surrounding connectors all good.

 

[Zaskar]

Any idea on the smoke/air quality this morning?

 

[Mr.Moto]

Any idea on the smoke/air quality this morning?

Smoke concentration is high this morning. You can clearly see it and smell it. They were doing controlled burns. Also the fire near greenwood lake area jumped lines so they were fighting that last night. The wind is blowing smoke it this way. AQI is yellow but I think it is higher.

 

[Zack 54]

Just asking if parking and riding out of lot “C”is permitted at Skylands? Would like to ride there tomorrow mid-day….

 

[serviceguy]

Just asking if parking and riding out of lot “C”is permitted at Skylands? Would like to ride there tomorrow mid-day….

it was business as usual on Sunday, minus the smoke. I believe the smoke is gone now.

 

[Zack 54]

Has this rain had any effect on the fires?

 

[serviceguy]

Has this rain had any effect on the fires?

https://abc7ny.com/amp/post/jennings-creek-wildfire-fire-now-100-percent-contained/15575544/ not sure how or if the snow/rain helped but on 11/19 they said it was 90% contained. 5300 acres gone though…

 

[TommyF]

Snow cover report ?? Was hoping to ride the Frosty Woods loop on Sunday.

 

[Mr.Moto]

Snow cover report ?? Was hoping to ride the Frosty Woods loop on Sunday.

Very little snow. Inch or two if that.will be mostly gone by tomorrow.

 

[Zack 54]

Anyone ride Ringwood today…. and are trails clear of snow/mud?

 

[Mr.Moto]

Anyone ride Ringwood today…. and are trails clear of snow/mud?

No snow. A little damp in spots. Overall in decent condition.

 

[stevieray05]

Perfect conditions tonight. Rode from school to lot c, white up, fire roads to Weyble pond, out to Red. All clear.

 

[MountainPsycher]

Cold afternoon/evening, but sweated my butt off nevertheless riding 5 Ponds C, Crossover, Knob Rd, and Warm Puppy. Trails were terrific. A large fallen tree hanging over Crossover, but you can duck and ride underneath it. Some frozen bits here and there, but nothing significant.

PS) For anyone looking for THE solution for cold feet during winter riding, my new Blivet Quilo FLT's kept my toes fireside toasty. Highly recommended.