TheX Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Very packed, and a lot of dogs/kids/hikers/moms/people. Seems like a lot of people that aren't familiar with how to co-exist with bike riders, but still a great ride this morning. If you are a person that doesn't like to be around unmasked people, I would suggest going elsewhere. I was out there for 2.5+ hours, and saw two people with masks, one walking and the other riding. People are pretty much over it. Just an FYI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 This thread should be titled "...Walnut Creek Debbie Downer date...". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebflo Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Hmm. I was there from about 8-10:15 and it seemed slightly less crowded than normal for a nice Saturday morning. No masks, but plenty of space to distance. All the hikers I encountered cleared the trail when they saw/heard me and seemed friendly. Canine concentration and behavior seemed ordinary. Fewer bikers out than normal. Looks like it missed the shower yesterday, trails are in good shape but dusty and creek crossings about as dry a they get. Had a good ride (fitness not withstanding), would recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Bug Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Got a light shower in the WC area early this evening (Saturday, July 24) maybe a tenth of an inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebflo Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Trails are good this morning, I couldn't even tell it had rained. Maybe they were a bit less dusty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Bug Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Sunday, Aug. 2 12:32 pm Little isolated thunder cell has popped up out of nowhere. Raining in the Walnut Creek neighborhood now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Bug Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) It sure looks like some showers area headed for WC, but one never knows. This is an actual post from NextDoor Gracywoods, July 26, (my neighborhood just south of WC): Quote I have had enough with Austin Emergency services tries to predict the weather! I have had enough with anyone in an official capacity trying to predict the weather. And DON"T think that WHEN it never rains, but everyone left home and fled home, you can close the discussion, and get away with it! All week long rain clouds have approached Austin and fallen apart. Noone is saying why. Noone but little old us cares! Now. If it CANNOT RAIN in Austin, will you PLEASE just say so, so we can go about our lives, and then LEAVE US ALONE! And DON"T be putting fake big menacing green stuff on Weather Radar!! I've just about HAD it with this city. Edited August 3, 2020 by June Bug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Yeah, lots of green stuff on the radar right now. But very little actual rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Bug Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 17 hours ago, Barry said: Yeah, lots of green stuff on the radar right now. But very little actual rain. Yup, the lady I quoted upthread isn't wrong! Zipped over to WC even though things looked ominous, because the temps fell a little and there was a (relatively) cool breeze. Started with a half Inner Log, whole Outer Log and a full Inner Log and headed home when it began to thunder. A few drops fell, then eventually enough to get the pavement wet, barely, and that was it. This is consistent weather pattern; it seems our area up here is in a rain shadow of sorts. I've often watched a sure fire line of thunderstorms break apart and leave us dry. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddbrider Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 5 minutes ago, June Bug said: Yup, the lady I quoted upthread isn't wrong! Zipped over to WC even though things looked ominous, because the temps fell a little and there was a (relatively) cool breeze. Started with a half Inner Log, whole Outer Log and a full Inner Log and headed home when it began to thunder. A few drops fell, then eventually enough to get the pavement wet, barely, and that was it. This is consistent weather pattern; it seems our area up here is in a rain shadow of sorts. I've often watched a sure fire line of thunderstorms break apart and leave us dry. Maybe it's all the gasses escaping from the poop bags that create a high-pressure dome over Walnut Creek and the surrounding area. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 On Friday my son and I went to ride (not at Walnut), and we thought we'd get maybe 30 minutes out of it based on the forecast. We got one hour, but just as we were driving away a big lightning bolt hit not far from where we were riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_papa_nuts Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Walnut was bone dry as of noon today. Some of the corners are actually getting pretty loose, and some of the bench trails are starting to deteriorate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 I was out there Sunday, and .6 had a LOT of dirt marbles in the corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 Got out there about 7 this morning, done by 10. It was already getting hot. Not crowded, had a great time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 66 degrees, and perfect conditions today. LOTS of people, parking lots pretty much full. Very little social distancing and not many masks at all. Perfect morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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