promisland Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Yes exactly, between Brodie and Brush Country (it eventually dumps you into a Valero on William Cannon). The trails are marked on trailforks as "Williamson Creek Trail" if that helps. Yes that dark drop right under Mopac! That and about 10 other areas where you would navigate around/over boulders or between trees are now kind of gone. On the whole I'm stoked about the new sections, just a little salty about removing the techy bits.. Do hope they don't smooth over more and more chunk in the area though. Yep a few weeks ago that small new section Flow daddy or Flow mama appeared right East of Mopac with the steep drops into the creek, I dig that for sure. At first I thought it was the cross bike people but I doubt it is. Agreed though, I'm impressed that anyone is out there trying to improve those trails. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownKing Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 yeah I have scar on my knee from that blind drop under Mopac, I always picked the wrong line there. Agree, those Flow Daddy steep creek crossings are a blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Cheap n cheerful game cam if anyone is looking for one (re discussion about Rudolph): https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/247875 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112Greg Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Nice to see Flow Daddy getting some love. The crossings are so much fun, just be sure to check them out before you hit them. Especially the middle one. 🙂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Rudolph was clear earlier today, but Bambi had some large boulders placed along the berm, and some saplings laid across the trail. Has the saboteur switched trails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Staying in a place off of convict & escarpment and was able to visit SATN today. Rocky madness and drip drop DNLB were pretty fun little sections of singletrack. Weather permitting, I'll be able take advantage of a bit more this week. Sigh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 I was out there yesterday as well, perfect for a singlespeed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taco_junkie Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 That whole section from DicNic to DripDrop is great. As a bonus it has a lot of shade in the summer. I was out there yesterday getting it in before the rain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 What are these? They are all over the Southies. Moles, voles, ocelots, marmots ... or warbler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 ants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 38 minutes ago, TAF said: What are these? They are all over the Southies. Moles, voles, ocelots, marmots ... or warbler? step on the pile and hold your foot there for 30 seconds. if you feel pinches all over your ankles after 30 seconds, congratulations! you just found fire ants1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, mack_turtle said: step on the pile and hold your foot there for 30 seconds. if you feel pinches all over your ankles after 30 seconds, congratulations! you just found fire ants1 There are hundreds of them - are there really that many ants emerging from hibernation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 I'm gonna go with the Central Texas Pocket Gopher. It's a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 18 minutes ago, TAF said: I'm gonna go with the Central Texas Pocket Gopher. It's a thing. Doesn't sound very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 12 minutes ago, TAF said: I'm gonna go with the Central Texas Pocket Gopher. It's a thing. I was REALLY afraid to click on that link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 16 minutes ago, AntonioGG said: I was REALLY afraid to click on that link. I am not clicking on that link. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moc 5 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 6 hours ago, TAF said: What are these? They are all over the Southies. Moles, voles, ocelots, marmots ... or warbler? Fire ants. After big rains they pop up everywhere--especially in open fields like one might find on the Southie Trails (or cow pastures). Growing up on the coast as a kid, when it would flood the fire ants would build new mounds on top of their dead compatriots and float in the ditches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Magnet Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Fire ants. After big rains they pop up everywhere--especially in open fields like one might find on the Southie Trails (or cow pastures). Growing up on the coast as a kid, when it would flood the fire ants would build new mounds on top of their dead compatriots and float in the ditches. When it floods they make ‘rafts’ by all clinging together. I believe that they rotate position so the ones in the water don’t drown. They are survivors but I hate the little bastards.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 To whomever built the re-routes and added the 'bridges' after EverWet, my tires and I thank you. Also, this. Beekeeping? Is this new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdog-1992 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 An FYI/ask for those that ride through Avana. There's been some dumping or homeless activity off the trail near Escarpment between Antigo and Estana (northernmost section near 45 of Avana trails). Just keep a heads up and let me know if you see anything. It's in the area that usually sits under standing water after rain (near drainage under Escarpment) so may just be a dumping spot. Neighbors will probably also be clearing what's in there at some point. Thanks for any assistance. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 10 hours ago, gdog-1992 said: An FYI/ask for those that ride through Avana. There's been some dumping or homeless activity off the trail near Escarpment between Antigo and Estana (northernmost section near 45 of Avana trails). Just keep a heads up and let me know if you see anything. It's in the area that usually sits under standing water after rain (near drainage under Escarpment) so may just be a dumping spot. Neighbors will probably also be clearing what's in there at some point. Thanks for any assistance. The general level of trash is appalling in the sections of the SATN which I regularly ride. Piles of garbage and clothing strewn all over the place under just about every bridge, plus the Valero area trailheads. We ought to get organized as a group and do some cleanup, as I've a feeling no one else will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Magnet Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 The general level of trash is appalling in the sections of the SATN which I regularly ride. Piles of garbage and clothing strewn all over the place under just about every bridge, plus the Valero area trailheads. We ought to get organized as a group and do some cleanup, as I've a feeling no one else will.I’m in to help. I think we could just organize a central location to pick up a big trash bag and gloves and then send out groups to problem areas. It’s the ride-n-renew or something catchy.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, Tree Magnet said: I’m in to help. I think we could just organize a central location to pick up a big trash bag and gloves and then send out groups to problem areas. It’s the ride-n-renew or something catchy. I was thinking about that a little on the ride. I think if we start to make a list of 'hotspots', someone would need to pull off to the side of the road in a pickup so the bags could be loaded. Some of these places will amount to a dozen bags of trash or more - not to mention shopping carts. There are 4-5 shopping carts under the Brodie underpass alone. It might even be worth coordinating with Sunset Valley / COA and get them to designate a dropoff point for all this stuff. I would feel good about giving the trail system some love, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 13 hours ago, gdog-1992 said: An FYI/ask for those that ride through Avana. There's been some dumping or homeless activity off the trail near Escarpment between Antigo and Estana (northernmost section near 45 of Avana trails). Just keep a heads up and let me know if you see anything. It's in the area that usually sits under standing water after rain (near drainage under Escarpment) so may just be a dumping spot. Neighbors will probably also be clearing what's in there at some point. Thanks for any assistance. What kind of trash are you finding back there? Any way to tell if it's an accumulation of individual items, or does it look like it was dumped all at once? trash accumulates where people experiencing homelessness camp, but I would be really surprised if anyone was camping that far away from public toilets, panhandling spots, etc. it's too far away from commercial development to be a good camping spot. there's a lot of construction in the area, and getting ride of construction waste (including soda bottles that workers were drinking and all that) is difficult, so they might be dumping. residents dumping there doesn't make any sense because they should all have municipal trash pickup. hikers might drop something. riders don't carry enough around with them that they would dump it in any amount that would accumulate. how does the HOA feel about these trails? if we volunteer to keep them clean, it would reflect well on the users. on the other hand, drawing any attention to the area might have bad results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownKing Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 4 hours ago, TAF said: The general level of trash is appalling in the sections of the SATN which I regularly ride. Piles of garbage and clothing strewn all over the place under just about every bridge, plus the Valero area trailheads. We ought to get organized as a group and do some cleanup, as I've a feeling no one else will. Count me in to help with trash pickup. The Valero Loop is in need the most for sure. I rode the Avana trails about a week ago and didnt see much trash at the time, but will keep an eye out. I cant think of any other part of SATN that is in dire need but will pay more attention in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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