Barry Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 The wife and I were doing some fat bike urban Saturday morning and went by Walnut. The place is a huge mess. And unfortunately we saw tire tracks leading into singletrack, so we are likely to have ruts in places when the trail becomes ridable again. The wide gravel path down to the creek looked great so we dropped down to see the creek. But even that path started getting messy at the end. I'm not sure where all the foot traffic was going too/from, but pretty much every hiker had very muddy shoes and dogs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I think with the greater use of parks, increased access due to paved path, and multiple crossings of dirt trails and paved paths, we're going to need more education at the bike shops, regular stores that carry bikes, and more signs. I kind of wonder about transplants to Austin not being aware that our trails are more sensitive to rain. I got to ride in Colorado, got caught in a rain storm and the trails hold up really well. Is Austin unique, or among the more unique places as far as sensitivity to trail damage after rain? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I have found the ability of trails at be ridden soon after rain to be trail system to system and not really region to region. We had one place in central NY which was every bit as hydrophobic as RPR. You could ride during the rain and not damage the trail. But 30 minutes away everything was soft and easily damaged--you had to wait days. Sort of the dame story with Walnut and RPR. The interesting thing about RPR, it ain't just the gneiss rock which is ridable when wet, but the surrounding singletrack as well. It is just really well draining soil in the immediate vicinity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Handle Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 You can work wonders with the elevation of a hill side and some contour cut trail. The flatter, the more likely it will not drain well. The clay filled soil around here makes it worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 34 minutes ago, Barry said: I have found the ability of trails at be ridden soon after rain to be trail system to system and not really region to region. I think this is true. Folks will say that Walnut and Brushy Creek are not good to go, but the SATN will be, for example. I feel we south Austin people are lucky in that regard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrute Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Guess it's a rpr type of weekend?Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I'm likely to head out there on Sunday. Tomorrow looks like too much lightning for my liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I'm contemplating my options for Monday, as I'm getting back some work time from last Sunday. Considering Reimers, SATN (never been), Madrone, Flat Rock, RPR, or someplace I have either not seen in a while or have not ridden at all. Heck, even Walnut might be a possibility. How busy is the park on a workday? I haven't been there in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Ridenfool said: Heck, even Walnut might be a possibility. How busy is the park on a workday? That's about the only time I'll ride Walnut! Did a full lap Wednesday out there starting around 10:30am. Much better than trying to ride on the weekend or weekdays during the evening! ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I may need to ride somewhere Monday as well. Have to see how the weather is this weekend, though. Looks like we may get some rain tonight and/or tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 46 minutes ago, Schrute said: Guess it's a rpr type of weekend? On Facebook I see a ride call for RPR at 9am tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 (edited) I even bounced around the idea of that GHORBA ride at Huntsville State Park on Sunday to open new trail. Never had the pleasure of that place. Edit: which has been cancelled due to rain and rescheduled for Oct 7 Edited September 22, 2018 by Ridenfool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Lockhart is tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 (edited) How's Pedernales Falls SP a couple days after a little rain? Edited September 22, 2018 by Ridenfool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyyhorn Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 I’ve never been to rpr but this will be the third weekend I’ve been rained out for a mountain bike ride so I’m thinking of making the drive. With the large amount of rain from last night, is it possible rpr could be ready for a ride Sunday? Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 I’ve never been to rpr but this will be the third weekend I’ve been rained out for a mountain bike ride so I’m thinking of making the drive. With the large amount of rain from last night, is it possible rpr could be ready for a ride Sunday? ScottRPR didn't get much if any rain last night, and the trails would have been open if it had. RPR will be fine this morning. You'll barely get a dirt on your bike. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyyhorn Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Barry said: RPR didn't get much if any rain last night, and the trails would have been open if it had. RPR will be fine this morning. You'll barely get a dirt on your bike. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Awesome! Thank you for the good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 14 hours ago, Ridenfool said: I'm contemplating my options for Monday, as I'm getting back some work time from last Sunday. Considering Reimers, SATN (never been), Madrone, Flat Rock, RPR, or someplace I have either not seen in a while or have not ridden at all. Heck, even Walnut might be a possibility. How busy is the park on a workday? I haven't been there in years. You'll need to check with RPR as normally they are only open for riding Fri-Sun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 15 hours ago, Ridenfool said: I'm contemplating my options for Monday, as I'm getting back some work time from last Sunday. Considering Reimers, SATN (never been), Madrone, Flat Rock, RPR, or someplace I have either not seen in a while or have not ridden at all. Heck, even Walnut might be a possibility. How busy is the park on a workday? I haven't been there in years. throet is correct that RPR is usually closed on Monday, so you'll need to check. But Flat Rock will be open and likely quite dry. I'm not as confident about Pedernales. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natas1321 Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Flat rock should be dry they only received a little amount of rain last night, this morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browndog Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 RPR didn't get much if any rain last night, and the trails would have been open if it had. RPR will be fine this morning. You'll barely get a dirt on your bike. Sent from my SM-G965U using TapatalkNice. Heading out in the morning.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Anybody get out to RPR today? I'd like to get out there tomorrow for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) I was there. It was as wet as I've ever seen it. But it was open, crowded, not bad, and totally worth it. If I can't think of anywhere else to go tomorrow, I'll go back tomorrow. Edited September 23, 2018 by Barry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 I think that I'm going to leave Cedar Park around 9AM or so to go out there if anybody is wanting to catch a ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbike85 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Well it looks like RPR it is. 3 weeks off the big bike as of tomorrow. I have to get a ride in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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