taco_junkie Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 My basic instinct does seem to get trails crossed and uncrossed sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Tunnels under MOPAC are reason enough to bring lights on every ride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Bug Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) Southies, a mountain lion has been spotted in two different places in the Circle C area. This was posted on FB 5 hours ago (it's Thursday, July 14) Quote A few hikers reported seeing a mountain lion on the Circle C main trail (about a 1/4 mile from the parking lot by the soccer fields) and near the Bear Creek trails on 1826 yesterday morning and evening. They have kittens right now and are likely to be seen at all times and in populated areas because the single mom hustle is real and kittens eat a lot! Don't run, don't take the time to make a video, do not pet. They can range 10-100 miles so it is possible she is long gone. If you spot one, let it be and notify the wildlife biologists at Texas Parks & Wildlife. Edited July 14, 2021 by June Bug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Yikes! Thanks for the heads-up. 28 minutes ago, June Bug said: it's Thursday, July 14 So 2016 or next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Bug Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 5 hours ago, Barry said: So 2016 or next year? I've been one day off all week! Corrected in my post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 On 7/14/2021 at 2:40 PM, June Bug said: Southies, a mountain lion has been spotted in two different places in the Circle C area. This was posted on FB 5 hours ago (it's Thursday, July 14) If you spot one, let it be and notify the wildlife biologists at Texas Parks & Wildlife. That's exactly where I was yesterday morning - didn't spot any critters, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 21 hours ago, TAF said: That's exactly where I was yesterday morning - didn't spot any critters, though. They probably spotted you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 Crank and Drank is alive and well. 17 mile route planned for tonight. Bring lights to finish 6 pm behind ATX Bikes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 unless you plan to lead a ride, I suggest a neck gaiter or something to keep from inhaling everyone else's dust as well. following a group of 8 or so riders is DUSTY right now. all that flying dust wreaks havoc on your visibility in the dark as well. the dust looks like galaxies flying by in Star Wars in the dark. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taco_junkie Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 It's true. Got a dirt bath following one other rider on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 https://www.kut.org/transportation/2022-02-14/construction-starts-today-on-mile-long-missing-link-in-violet-crown-trail?fbclid=IwAR3OSyqHGN08Gr7hgLF00yFVYUS87egMXhV1Y49zySOrdPP3sONgUwlK63A looks like they are finally connecting the Sunset Valley Home Depot through Indian Grass to MOPAC. I don't think we'll lose much interesting singletrack over this. the full "Valero Loop" will be interrupted for a while. They'll probably build a nice bridge at the crossing on Williamson Creek and some sort of smooth passage under MOPAC near the former Randall's on William Cannon. more wet-weather friendly trail! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Thanks for the link as well as speculation on what existing trails this new trail may interact with. How much of the Violet Crown Trail has actually been built to date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 12 minutes ago, Albert said: Thanks for the link as well as speculation on what existing trails this new trail may interact with. How much of the Violet Crown Trail has actually been built to date? VCT as it stands is the main trail along Barton Creek up to the "Spec's" entrance near Brodie. It offically picks up again at Convict Hill/ Brush Country-Latta, basically behind Costco and under MOPAC. It continues past Dick Nichols park, back under MOPAC and up to Davis. it wiggles through a neighborhood to the south and crosses Slaughter Lane. it technically ends at two bridges they built over Slaughter Creek near the Veloway. Of course there is singletrack after that. I think the plan is to make it wrap around the Veloway to the cul de sac at the end of La Crosse. from there, I guess it has to go through or around Wildflower Center land to the new paved trail at SH45/MOPAC. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Thanks @mack_turtle for the description. I was aware of use of the main BCGB trail and Sweet 16 up to 290, but wasn't sure what had been done beyond that. Sounds like this is going to take quite some time to reach the 30 mile goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 (edited) it looks like the invitation to bid on construction of the Veloway section of the trail ends today. so that part is moving along! https://violetcrowntrail.com/violet-crown-trail-veloway-to-circle-c-trail-invitation-to-bid/ more maps and updates are here https://violetcrowntrail.com/explore/ The only part that you literally can't ride is anything south of that Wildflower Center land and some owned by City of Austin. Edited February 14, 2022 by mack_turtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatdeath Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Anybody know if SATN is rideable? Would like to get out tomorrow if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownKing Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 I have seen reports that it is rideable today, but haven't gone out there myself yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 https://www.virtualbx.com/bid-bulletin/new-construction-southwest-campus-valor-public-school-subbid/ Valor School is putting a campus in right near Firehouse/ Housefire may or may not affect trail access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted August 3, 2023 Author Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) If they develop that little sliver of land on the northeast corner of their tract, it will indeed impact the Danz Creek Cut Through. I can't imagine what they could do with it though, 25 acre lot. The "project site" is just in the middle. A church owned that piece before. But even if they put up a fence it won't be the end of the world. Edited August 3, 2023 by The Tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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