Tally Ho FYI - Don't ride up it

[Off The Road Again]

If you want to climb, check out Round Valley. Lots of elevation, out n back, climbing both ways. I like climbing too, but if a trail is specifically built/intended for a downhill run, designate it as one-way. And maybe create a switchback climb in proximity so you get the best of both.

 

[Sven Migot]

If you want to climb, check out Round Valley. Lots of elevation, out n back, climbing both ways. I like climbing too, but if a trail is specifically built/intended for a downhill run, designate it as one-way. And maybe create a switchback climb in proximity so you get the best of both.

I think there is a switchback climb 10ft from Tally Ho

 

[Norm]

I like turtles!

 

[Off The Road Again]

I like turtles!

Me too. Lot of basking turtles along canal at Duke Island.

 

[HiFiGuy]

Where is the Border trail? Is it part of white near Blue or Red/White?

 

[A Potted Plant]

qq does anyone see hikers this deep?

 

[extremedave]

qq does anyone see hikers this deep?

Rarely. There's not much to see in the middle, most non-bikers head to the lake. I will see people from the Budd Lake side hiking the upper area by the power lines.

How about a "downhill suggested" sign or something like that?

 

[Patrick]

I'll snap a pic of the signs at Gurney lane, a town park in NY.
they put the "up" entrance right next to the "do not enter" and
explain that they are directional trails, and why - drops, speed, design.
signs at the top too, so people don't go down the up, and again next to each other
so anyone not familiar with the park doesn't find it inconvenient.

I find no problem with this if approved by the land manager.
Just like i don't mind a good go-around - cause sometimes ya just ain't feelin' it. (yeah, omfg, blasphemy!)

 

[A Potted Plant]

Rarely. There's not much to see in the middle, most non-bikers head to the lake. I will see people from the Budd Lake side hiking the upper area by the power lines.

How about a "downhill suggested" sign or something like that?

Here's my concern, whenever someone makes a point to advise on something people take issue, before that no one seems to care.

 

[68nova200]

I'll snap a pic of the signs at Gurney lane, a town park in NY.
they put the "up" entrance right next to the "do not enter" and
explain that they are directional trails, and why - drops, speed, design.

Gurney lane is awesome. I have to go back and ride there soon.

 

[Cassinonorth]

Fyi, lift access to the top of Tally Ho is in the works. We will be utilizing a lawn mower engine and a few ropes and pulleys. GoFundMe will be created shortly.

MTB rope tow would be an interesting concept. They're a nightmare on snowboards so I doubt they'd be much more fun on a mtb.

 

[Patrick]

MTB rope tow would be an interesting concept. They're a nightmare on snowboards so I doubt they'd be much more fun on a mtb.

i like the poma under the armpit - grab high on the bar, and let it slip as you accelerate.
J bar isn't so bad either - same slip thing, hook just below the cheek

 

[Ernie.Colnago]

qq does anyone see hikers this deep?

All the time. The Kiln and Foundation are VERY popular.

 

[mattybfat]

All the time. The Kiln and Foundation are VERY popular.

Never like ever in the 14 or so years its been open to mtbers. Until covid then i saw 2 thats 2 people in that area. Once they open the malls again it will go back to never ever!

 

[BPaze]

Never like ever in the 14 or so years its been open to mtbers. Until covid then i saw 2 thats 2 people in that area. Once they open the malls again it will go back to never ever!

Malls open next week hooray!!!

 

[jackx]

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Thanks for pointing out the Border trail. It is in much better shape than the Vistar Trail on the map in purple - assuming that is the one that is very close to the property of a new warehouse-like bldg.

 

[mattybfat]

Thanks for pointing out the Border trail. It is in much better shape than the Vistar Trail on the map in purple - assuming that is the one that is very close to the property of a new warehouse-like bldg.

Vistar is alive and well. Though I assumed that was the border trail. Told you guys I don't know the names of these trails. I mean why wouldn't they have called that trail beyond the border trail or the border wall or Mexico.

 

[dingo369]

I enjoy the Downhill aspect of riding if that makes me an ENDURO BRO oh well, with that being said I am not a Strava queen or KOM hound. All that is being ask is that you please respect what is happening on TALLY -HO , high speeds , and a lot of people that seem to really enjoy it. In the GRAND SCHEME of things is it TOO much to ask if we have 1 downhill specific trail

I like climbing and I like challenging climbs. I’ve ridden up this trail numerous times and I probably will continue to climb it.

 

[w_b]

Yes. Yes it is. If you injure someone because of your downhill exuberance you are liable. Simple as that.

 

[goldsbar]

You'd think this is the only good downhill in the park. A one way sign would be great, but it's not going to be legally binding in a state park.