Albert

I don't think it's that Presidio development, as that appears to be south of Ranch Trails road, and it looks like it was built in the 2018 time-frame.  Here's an article from 2016 with a map: 

https://cedarparktxliving.com/presidio-cedar-park/

The article doesn't state 2016, but the image was taken in 2016 if you believe the filename:

If you look on Google Maps, this development basically looks complete, the only difference is they didn't build office space all the way down to the area in orange, but other than that it's spot on.  Now, it's always possible they plan on expanding this further east, but I've seen nothing that suggests that on the Presidio website linked in a previous post. 

Having been out on Suburban Ninja twice in the last ten days, they are aggressively attacking cedar in the Hawg Jaw and surrounding areas.  Most of that seems to have nothing to do with the concrete path that's being built, just looks like they are clearing land for the sake of clearing land, what one would expect if it's about to be developed.  

Oh no, sorry to hear about your successful physics experiment!  Hope you heal up quickly.  

I may try to get out there this weekend, assuming it hasn't rained too much before then (looks like we may get some rain on Thursday). 

I was wondering if it rained at all, we did get dumped on here in Round Rock early this morning, and I was even awoken by a thunderstorm.  Really look forward to getting back out there when I can take a break from work! 

Ooo, that looks like fun.  😄  I really need to get out there soon and partake in all the goodness that's been created since my last visit!

That's fantastic!  Look forward to checking it out, great to have more trail that cuts off the concrete path!

3 hours ago, Ridenfool said:

As expected, RHR received over an inch of rain overnight and will likely not be much fun to ride for a couple of days at least.

Damn, a lot of rain in the past two weeks!

How are the trails right now, before this new onslaught of rain? 

Not sure how much rain fell out there yesterday, @Ridenfool, how do you think the trails will be tomorrow and Sunday?  Thanks!

I still need to get out there, maybe this weekend.  However, will have to see how much rain we get overnight.  Looks like it'll be pretty nice both Saturday and Sunday!

5 minutes ago, Ridenfool said:

If nothing comes up I'll plan to join you for a lap. I need more excuses to ride rather than work on trail. 😁

The only thing I have planned Friday is watching the second Starship orbital test flight. Launch window is 2 hours, starting at 0700.

Would be great to have someone to ride with!  Yeah, the OFT2 launch is an absolute must watch for me.  I'm actually considering driving down to Starbase.  But if not, I hope it goes up in the morning so I can ride in the afternoon.  I'll let you know what I end up doing. 

On 11/14/2023 at 3:55 PM, Ridenfool said:

With the higher temps and humidity cycling lower each day it likely will be okay by tomorrow (Wednesday) and great on/after Thursday.

I'm planning on going out there on Friday, probably around 11am or so.

Not sure how much rain fell out there over the weekend, but the weather is looking nice for the remainder of this week, do you think it'll still be too wet/damp to go out before Thursday or Friday? 

How's the trail today in terms of dryness?  I'm disappointed that it's going to rain tonight...

Great updates, thank you!  I had planned on going out there yesterday to take advantage of the beautiful weather (and figured it should have been dry enough), but discovered right before loading my bike onto my car that my rear brake wasn't working at all (lever all the way to the handlebar with no movement of calipers).  Was able to get it fixed, but not with enough time to head out to Smithville, so that will need to wait for another day.  Ended up riding Suburban Ninja instead. Look forward to soon enjoying everything out there and seeing everything new since my last visit!  

41 minutes ago, JRIDER said:

There are several downed trees\branches on Lake Georgetown between Cedar Breaks and Tejas.  Whose permission\blessing do I need to clear this section?  

Just read the post above and its sounds like Lee Compton is the guy to talk to.  Can someone PM his info?

He's on Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008168020388

That's a rather big section.  😄  I will send him a text and let him know, but if you want to do the work yourself, I'm sure he'd be happy to have the help, as long as you prune any branches down to their base and don't leave stumps.  And if you intend on using power tools, you'd definitely want to talk to him first.  Of course, you probably already know this. 

LOL

Yep, I completely missed this, as I was gone for two weeks and just got back Saturday night and have been super busy unpacking and getting things set back up so I can work.  Only knew this because someone mentioned it in a comment on Facebook!

Thanks for all the recent updates!  Haven't been out in a while, so looking forward to riding 17+ contiguous miles for the full loop!  And now that it's finally cooled down a bit, it won't be quite as brutal. :)

2 minutes ago, Ridenfool said:

Water appears to be falling, from the sky.

I don't believe this.

I definitely need to try and ride out there next week, starting as early as possible!  Would be fun to do the ARR ride, though.

What time are you starting?  If I go out there, I want to ride everything.  😄

I need to pick a day to go out there early and ride as much as I can before the heat consumes me. 😄

Thanks for the additional information, much appreciated.  I'm hitting RPR tomorrow and Lake Georgetown on Sunday, but will try to get to Rocky Hill sometime next week.  I'll ping you when I know what day I'll be heading out there.

What time did you start?  I'd like to get out there and get an early ride in.  Is everything connected at the moment in an obvious fashion?  I'd like to see all the new stuff you and others have added over the past several months.

Thanks!

12 hours ago, Ridenfool said:

It may be a while before some of the trails can be ridden as the accumulation drains off/through the ground.

So, Wednesday?  😄