Chardog

I will be at WC early, then going to the public meeting for the next phase of the concrete trail through WC at 6pm https://www.facebook.com/events/1284424381717160/ https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/Walnut-Creek-Trail-System/v3dz-djp9?fbclid=IwAR10o7KCwo7gGdZJ6uZdPXrwAOt8zNzyIP7-QQnOYLhu7EJp3wOy3vvKzGU

I was there late evening yesterday and it was definitely still too muddy, so I am skeptical of that report. However, chances are good for trails being adequately dried out this afternoon given enough sunshine and wind.

More showers approaching. Much bigger system. Not looking so good...

Rename Windy Loop "Verschränkung Way"???

Light rain passing through the area, but seems to be missing WC for the most part. Any reports from WC area?

Sounds great. I think I'll do the same. Carpool?

Saw reports that trails had dried a fair bit by RLAG ride time

Did you notice the improvements on BMX?

4:30 sounds good. Looking forward to riding some of the stuff ARR Trail Crew recently built

ARR Trail Crew has had scheduled workdays every Sunday since September. We need everyone to come out and help:

There is a fair amount of rocks an cobble built up in the main channel just below the crossing causing the crossing to be deeper. If anyone out there could move a few rocks to let the crossing drain, that would be a great help.

Thanks! The process can be frustrating when you just want to "get things done", but building and maintaining cooperation/trust with land managers is worth it to keep a productive relationship going.

Thanks

Please understand that in order to PRESERVE ACCESS, trail development, maintenance and use must be done in accordance with the processes laid out by the land manager.

All trail work needs to be done under the protocol established by land managers. In the case of Walnut, the official ARR Trail Steward notifies PARD for maintenance activities. Anything beyond the scope of maintenance requires a more involved approval process through higher PARD levels. Cullen is the official ARR Trail Steward. He can be contacted at walnut_creek@austinridgeriders.com

I'm out of town. Please coordinate with Cullen

Thanks for staying off wet trails. Riding/walking around wet or muddy spots widens the trail and destroys vegetation. Riding through wet or muddy spots causes rutting, damages the trail and makes the trail hold water. There is no good way to ride a trail in these conditions.

The entire trail was damp and all the rocks were slick.

I hiked it today between Cedar Breaks and Cedar Hollow. There are some miserably muddy sections with standing water (flat areas of course)

I'll bring lots of shovels. 🙂

The winds yesterday helped. Some areas still too soft/wet that should be avoided include Main Creek Crossing, Mark's Art, the big dip after Mark's Art, first part of Windy Loop, BMX loop.

Excellent suggestion. Just say the word and I will bring the tools.

Truth. It may seem impossibly outside one's paradigm, but it IS possible to turn around and NOT ride a muddy section of trail. It's also possible to help repair the trails once or twice in your life (or every week as many do).

Simply turn around. If you ride through the mud you will cause damage by deepening the ruts, if you ride or walk around you will cause damage by widening the tread and compacting and killing vegetation. Just stay off any section that is damp enough to stick to your tires or leave impressions.

Yes, the Log Loop / Ski hill Flow (Chardog Up) / Power line Flow loop is about the only thing without problematic areas that will only be damaged more by use.