CrownKing Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 About 2 weeks ago some idiot placed a bunch of electrical/computer cables along with various metal trash across Rudolph, towards the bottom. Like said above, always ride that trail cautiously now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 8 minutes ago, TAF said: The first one I encountered must have required considerable force, if not mechanical assistance. There were several more, but this one was pure vandalism. that looks a BIG tree! is it? did a herd of elephants move into the area recently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 7 minutes ago, mack_turtle said: that looks a BIG tree! is it? did a herd of elephants move into the area recently? Pretty large, and the entire root system torn out. Exactly as though an elephant had done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Just now, TAF said: Pretty large, and the entire root system torn out. Exactly as though an elephant had done it. In theory, you could get a Jeep or four wheeler into that spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 as I understand it, this segment of trails is not a sanctioned in any way. however, boobytrapping and vandalizing property you don't own should not be tolerated either. to whose authority can this be reported without compromising access to it? I reported this once on Nextdoor to see if I could root out the vandal and nothing happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, mack_turtle said: I reported this once on Nextdoor to see if I could root out the vandal and nothing happened. Speaking of Nextdoor, we also encountered - someplace after Library, when you turn right onto the double track and head toward Skirmish - an unpleasant lady who refused to step to the side of the trail to let us pass, and repeatedly told us that these trails were for hikers only. We were happy to correct her - I'll bet you'll hear all about THAT on Nextdoor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 I was in Mary Moore Searight on a not commonly used trail. Some crazy lady that said her house was "right there" yelled at me: "This is a park. There can't be trails in here!" 😄 I went over to look at Rudolph. Wow. SOOOO bizarre. It looked exactly like an elephant walked through the brush and knock a couple of cedars over. I tried to picture a truck coming through that brush but there just was no evidence of that. ANYway, it's all cleaned up and rideable now. At least right now it is. (sighs) And that land where these trees were is owned by Walmart. I am VERY certain they did not do this. Did I say "bizarre" yet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Just now, The Tip said: I was in Mary Moore Searight on a not commonly used trail. Some crazy lady that said her house was "right there" yelled at me: "This is a park. There can't be trails in here!" 😄 I went over to look at Rudolph. Wow. SOOOO bizarre. It looked exactly like an elephant walked through the brush and knock a couple of cedars over. I tried to picture a truck coming through that brush but there just was no evidence of that. ANYway, it's all cleaned up and rideable now. At least right now it is. (sighs) And that land where these trees were is owned by Walmart. I am VERY certain they did not do this. Did I say "bizarre" yet Remember that bison that was loose in South Austin a few years back? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Sasquatch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 Just now, notyal said: Sasquatch! As good an explanation as any! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 At least I know the trail name, now. ‘Rudolph does Bambi’, right? 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie193 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Be honest- whose been snacking and not cleaning up after themselves on the trail? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Bambi, noooooooo! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 Hopefully that is the remains of the vandal. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 15 minutes ago, Charlie193 said: Be honest- whose been snacking and not cleaning up after themselves on the trail? I've seen the exact thing in the trail really close to my house. It's a good thing to keep the deer population in check. I think some of them are starting to look mutant from inbreeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie193 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 15 minutes ago, The Tip said: Hopefully that is the remains of the vandal. You think the vandal is/was Mr. Tumnus? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 FYI: there's a lot more aggressive anti-bike signage in Meridian recently. Not how how big an issue that really is, but they are expressing that they want to limit access to residents only. We may need to start skipping a few trail segments to accommodate this, but it's hard to know where the limits are until you get there on your bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 15 minutes ago, mack_turtle said: they are expressing that they want to limit access to residents only. Is that really enforceable? Short of armed Karen's patrolling the area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 2 hours ago, TheX said: Is that really enforceable? Short of armed Karen's patrolling the area. Armed with the almighty "like" & "dislike" of social media lol....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, ATXZJ said: Armed with the almighty "like" & "dislike" of social media lol....... It tastes like...BURNING. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I did a quick run through Rudolph this morning - or at least attempted to. The vandal has been assiduously at work, partially snapping smaller cedars to bend them across the trail, putting sticks across the trail on turns, and moving a few rocks into the way. I cleared what I could, tossing the loose limbs javelin-style far from the trail. Someone will need to stop by with a saw and a helper to get rid of the larger damaged trees. Interestingly, the majority of the damage is within 100 feet of both entrances to Rudolph - maybe someone is parking nearby? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 The person making these messes is most likely acting alone. Each day, there are dozens of people riding through there and we all clean it up. We'll win this battle, but it's still strange that one person is this determined to F up the trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 2 hours ago, mack_turtle said: The person making these messes is most likely acting alone. Each day, there are dozens of people riding through there and we all clean it up. We'll win this battle, but it's still strange that one person is this determined to F up the trail. I was there fairly early, and a lot of it looked fresh - maybe someone getting in at first light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112Greg Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 What I don't get is why Rudolph is the target here. Was is it about Rudolph that is worse than Bambi? I wonder if it's the same person who has pulled all the rocks out of Bambi and are mad now that there is another trail to ride... haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 I've met the rock puller. Weird old runner dude. I don't think he's also blocking the trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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