Been itching to hit some new stuff since I recently got a higher travel FS. What are the trails that I should avoid when wet? Or at least until there's a dry spell?
I've only recently been to Brown's Camp and Sandy Ridge in the wet. I want to try out Post Canyon, Blackrock, 3 Corner Rock, etc. but not sure what to avoid when wet. Thanks for the input!
Just my $.02. In western oregon, rain isn't an issue in fall/winter. The trails are actually at their best after fall storms, like right now. It's the spring, when things warm up and soften that the bad mud/ruts show up. Central Oregon seems to have slightly different program. Bottom line--there's no trails I'd purposely avoid for mud right now
Snow last weekend. About 2 inches on the ground, so rideable and fun. Question is whether the moisture on Sunday night/mon fell as snow or rain up there. If it was snow, then its a no go.
Hagg Lake at the very end of October was a total mud fest. It was all rideable, mostly. But I wouldn't give it a high rating and even now with more rain, it's probably a total slosh.
Yeah, the ranger said it would be wet but wouldn't hurt the trail.. that being said, I did about half of the loop and rode back on the road it was so bad. Live and learn...
Brown's Camp/HHT is not a good one when wet. The trail was not built with MTBing in mind and drains poorly in many areas. ODF is making good repairs and retrofits in some areas. If you ride in the wet in the Tilly Forest, best to ride WRT. Or go check out the riding out of Rheer's Camp.
Okay seriously, Syncline is some great riding. A goo combination of descent and technical. That Hidden Enduro trail is a kick in the pants, I rode every inch, felt great on the new bike!
Syncline is fun. The Hidden Canyon trails is fun. The Forest Service closed Coyote trail which sucked but the area is top notch. Every been to SW Utah or Moab? Those areas are like Syncline on super steroids
The Whole Enchilada ride out of the Moab is UNBELIEVABLE!!! Check it out. Glad you had fun at Syncline today...the sunnier weather and technical terrain are great.
I was out for a trail run on Saturday and was pretty surprised with how nice the Post Canyon trails looked. Ran lower 8 track and The Boot. This will change quickly when we get more rain later this week. Lots of stuff re-opening, including Twin Peaks. Would not ride within 2-3 days of rain, but if we get another multi-day dry spell, it is worth a look.
Stub Stewart is doing real well too. Except the lower connector leading over to the new trail work site, still new and mushy. Is stay off of it when wet until it settles.
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