909 Report 2016

Tim845 · Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 3684 Location: Poughkeepsie

Conditions: light dusting of snow in a few places. Frost not too bad. Good to go.
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masterofnone · Joined: 26 Mar 2010 Posts: 225

909 is a possible destination today, does anyone know if the trails are too soft? Frost and even icy patches would be excellent if it's still there.

BillZekas · Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Posts: 61 Location: West Cornwall, CT

Any condition report for possible fatbike ride this weekend?

Forest_biker · Joined: 16 Sep 2006 Posts: 859

I rode the fatbike Thursday night.
Mostly light snow cover or some bare ground.....some frost.

Most bare ground was frozen and fast...snow areas a little slower.

I saw one other set of tracks in the snow, regular size.

It was good conditions for the Mukluk.

jpmche · Joined: 05 Feb 2010 Posts: 13 Location: Albany, NY

I was wondering about trail conditions. I'm planning to ride on Saturday (3/26).

Thanks,

JP

Jim · Joined: 12 May 2007 Posts: 215 Location: Pleasant Valley

909 is in great shape. Very few soft or wet spots. Rain in the forecast for tonight and Friday though but I think it's dry enough to absorb some rain for a Saturday ride.

jpmche · Joined: 05 Feb 2010 Posts: 13 Location: Albany, NY

Thanks for the update.

edgeworker · Joined: 29 Apr 2009 Posts: 149 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY

909 was great yesterday and Lippman was great today.

jpmche · Joined: 05 Feb 2010 Posts: 13 Location: Albany, NY

Any trail updates.

Jim · Joined: 12 May 2007 Posts: 215 Location: Pleasant Valley

Tim845 · Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 3684 Location: Poughkeepsie

Sloppy no doubt.
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chiefmatesam · Joined: 28 May 2011 Posts: 493 Location: Poughkeepsie

Looks like the goobers have really been at it lately. Lower entrance to horseshoe has been rolled over someone with clearance. They then drove along horseshoe and deepened the ruts. Might be high time to put new barriers up. They also drove up the fireroad (from horseshoe) all the way around to Tyrell parking lot. They managed to widen the steep hill above whatchamacallit.
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Tim845 · Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 3684 Location: Poughkeepsie

The stretch of the Snowmobile that goes to Pond Gut got hedge trimmed. Fisher too.

The new electric trimmer is a pretty helpful trail maintenance tool. In a 40 minute run time it prunes 3/8" branches & does the job that would take 4x as long if by hand.

Thanks to everyone who blocks trail braids & goobers...

...The place is in very good shape.
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ProfessorCracker · Joined: 21 Jan 2007 Posts: 733 Location: Taghkanic ny

Great job Tim!
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Lifeofloon · Joined: 06 May 2016 Posts: 5 Location: Peekskill

Tim845 · Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 3684 Location: Poughkeepsie

On Whatchamacallit use caution: there's a fallen tree blocking a high speed turn when descending

Someone trimmed Beaver, we all like that thanks

" the log on the Tunnel to Mustang connector

The social/hiking trails that criss cross the Gut trails are "out of control." Need blocking, expecially Pirate Creek. It's probably just dog walkers -its confusing and looks stupid
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Tim845 · Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 3684 Location: Poughkeepsie

The tree on Whatchamacallit is clear. There's smaller ones on Border & Gut Loop

P9160033a by pedaler845, on Flickr
Expert cut with the Fats Katana

P9160057a by pedaler845, on Flickr
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Bikegeek · Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Posts: 328 Location: Dropping in...

Saw your work this morning with Gordon. Thanks for keeping the trails open.
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Tim845 · Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 3684 Location: Poughkeepsie

You too! You guys inspired the purchase of these 21st century saws.

Although, half the technology for this clearing was also used to build the pyramids: levers & log rollers Idea

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Henrik · Joined: 09 Oct 2008 Posts: 253 Location: Bloomington

Aliens built the pyramids you know...
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