circuitbreaker Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Rode Thumper today, 4/2. Not alot of traffic as usual. There are 5 large trees down. One is on one of the faster gullies. It is on the uphill side, so its easy to brake in time, but it did catch me off guard. Besides that trail was great, not as many leaves as i was expecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attaboy Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I’m suspect anyone actually rides there. Wonder how long multiple trees have been across the trail; Have been the times I’ve hiked . . errr, ridden there (with the exception of just before EB when some awesome people clear them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 If you can let me know the general area of the (worst) fallen tree(s), I may be able to take a hike out there with my teen boys and clear some of them up once the weather drys out. All I'm looking for is early, mid, later portion of trail? Or if you can give location(s) based on major trail features: after the 1st water crossing, near the broken swingset, etc... Thanks CJB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 14 hours ago, CBaron said: If you can let me know the general area of the (worst) fallen tree(s), I may be able to take a hike out there with my teen boys and clear some of them up once the weather drys out. All I'm looking for is early, mid, later portion of trail? Or if you can give location(s) based on major trail features: after the 1st water crossing, near the broken swingset, etc... Thanks CJB my memory has faded over the weekend, but pretty sure two trees were down on the early portion of the trail. i think one before 'the summit' and one when you're headed back from that direction. and then there is a giant tree split in three at the very end (bottom of the climb out), that has been there for a while. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 15 hours ago, attaboy said: I’m suspect anyone actually rides there. Wonder how long multiple trees have been across the trail; Have been the times I’ve hiked . . errr, ridden there (with the exception of just before EB when some awesome people clear them). People definitely ride thumper. but i would say its the least popular trail around here, which is a bit of a shame, because the location is great and so is the terrain. but it is an intimidating and confusing trail. My understanding is that the original trail builders didn't intend for this to be a heavy traffic trail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 23 hours ago, circuitbreaker said: People definitely ride thumper. but i would say its the least popular trail around here Thumper certainly doesn't get much traffic according to Strava heat maps. Walnut: City Park: Thumper is positively chilly: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 Just had another great ride on Thumper. Thanks for clearing out those trees! I feel like its running quite well. There are still two trees down after the second creek crossing. But they aren't really a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 How does Thumper difficultly compare to Double Down? I’ve been wanting to check it out but have been slow to leave the comfort of known trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 4 hours ago, Dan said: How does Thumper difficultly compare to Double Down? I’ve been wanting to check it out but have been slow to leave the comfort of known trails. It's so different that it's hard to compare. Less step-ups/downs more up and down and lots of switchbacks and off-camber sections. Lots of g-outs. I think it's a harder workout. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 7 hours ago, Dan said: How does Thumper difficultly compare to Double Down? I’ve been wanting to check it out but have been slow to leave the comfort of known trails. I would say similar riding level, but as Antonio suggests its a different kind of difficult. Just a bit of warning, it is really confusing the first 3-4 times until you figure out which way to go. I could possibly give you a tour. (and you'll still be lost the second time you go out there.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Its already been referenced here, but IMHO the difficulty is not so much in the tech (and there IS some tech), but in the challenge of threading together the sections of the trail in a way that doesn't overwhelm you. I know that this sounds like it wouldn't be an issue, but listen to the MTB zeitgeist out there...its eats people's lunch. I personally love the place, but few people do. And curcuitbreaker is right, over the course of the past 5+ yrs the route has gotten a bit more convoluted, making it hard to follow. That being said, before the EB last year we went out there and added 'our own' set of signs marking the "MTN BIKE" route through there (its really the EB route). So if one pays attention, its is POSSIBLE to make the EB route out there now outside of the event. In summary though, I'd say that if your comfortable making a stead laps thru DD, then you have what it takes to make it through Thumper (save the route finding). And I too would be willing to show up and join a Thumper lap sometime (soon?). Later, CJB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 Thumper was riding great today. Thanks to whomever cleared all the trees! best its ever been... till the next storm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 8 hours ago, circuitbreaker said: Thumper was riding great today. Thanks to whomever cleared all the trees! best its ever been... till the next storm. Thumper gets cleaned up annually for the Enchilada Buffet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 There's a tree down in Thumper and a sketchy detour is being worn-in. I couldn't tell you where it is at this point. I forgot to drop a crumb on my GPS since I was late for a work call. Can we try to clear the original down tree on our own or do we need BZ/HOA's blessing first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Yeah, someone obviously criticized Thumper recently. The down'd tree is on the final third section, as you make your way up the second to the last climb not long before the rocky downhill turn. You know, next to the tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 I am planning to do some hiking with a friend next week. If someone gives me the permission I'll pack a folding saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Just now, AustinBike said: I am planning to do some hiking with a friend next week. If someone gives me the permission I'll pack a folding saw. This may be bigger than a folding saw can handle but it's never stopped me from trying before. I have a battery powered 12" chainsaw which should do quick work of this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I hiked Thumper backwards and I only got through the loop after the doubled-back section of the trail. The trail is in overall good condition for Thumper (i.e. lots of marbles, some baseball size rocks and leaves this time of year). I picked up the kind of stuff that will jam in your derraileur and break it or bend it. The only rocks I moved were single large rocks that were obviously displaced and would cause people to widen the trail. Same for sticks or face slappers. There are a few trees that seem to have been down for a while and now the trail has changed (mostly really minor re-routes) so I didn't mess with those. I cleared punji sticks that were pretty dangerous. Someone had trimmed them but I think the trees came down further and now they were at eye poke level. There are still places where we'll need to dismount and walk under trees, and there is one large tree that is precariously balanced on the stump. I sent @TAF coordinates but if you follow me on Strava you'll see where. I can also send you the pin drop if you have time to clear it this evening. The only leaves I cleared were in one section where the trail was completely obscured and I also piled up deadfall on the edge of the turn. Everywhere else, be ready for hidden stuff under the big maple leaves as is normal for Thumper. In the first part where you go left onto the double-back trail, the arrows have been removed from the tree. You will see pieces of the signs on there and I think someone marked the trail with orange ribbons. It used to be white was bikes, and blue was hiking only trails. I'm not sure what orange arrows are but at this point I saw one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Thumper needs some love after the ice storm. I've been out there 2x's this week clearing trail and it looks like we will be needing to schedule a work-day. Wanted to bump this thread up as a foreshadowing to the word day call-out. Details to come... Later, CJB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Looks like we are going to plan a Thumper workday this coming Saturday. I'll post up details later this week. Thanks CJB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 On 2/20/2023 at 7:08 PM, CBaron said: Looks like we are going to plan a Thumper workday this coming Saturday. I'll post up details later this week. Thanks CJB Workday posted in the Trail Work section of the forum and also on my Strava Post. https://www.strava.com/athletes/6529929/posts/23459540 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 is thumper cleared to ride? or it needs more work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Needs more work. Here is a recent map I've been updating as the cleanup progresses. It may look like more work is done that what really is. Even the areas marked "known clear" still have some stuff hear & there that needs attention. "Known Clear" actually means that you can now easily traverse this area on foot; its still not rideable. Cheers, CJB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted November 14, 2024 Author Share Posted November 14, 2024 There's a tree down about 100 feet before 3rd creek crossing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted November 20, 2024 Share Posted November 20, 2024 (edited) Thanks for the notice, you are referring to the one in the middle of a fairly fast "blind" descent prior to the water crossing? If so I got it taken care of last Friday. If you ride out there much and care to be another set of eyes out there, then feel free to email me directly if you see something. There is a back-channel bat line to a few of us who trail steward out there. Thanks CJB codyjbaron AT gmail DOT com Edited November 20, 2024 by CBaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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