May 09, 2013

The sunny dry weather we've had over the past weeks has certainly accelerated the drying process for our local mountain bike trails. With every passing sunny day the surface becomes drier and more terrain is suitable for cycling traffic. Currently, just about all of the trails in the region are ready to ride.  However, riders should remain cautious, as wet spots may still be looming in low-lying or shaded areas.  Typically, the first area to dry out enough for cycling is the Hardy Road Trail System in Wilmington. The sandy soil especially on the west side of Hardy Rd. makes the "Make Believe" trail an ideal choice for a spring ride. Please use extra caution when riding on the trails this time of year as volunteers from the Barkeater Trails Alliance, who build and maintain the trails have yet to make their away around to all of the trails clearing blow down.  Another good early spring choice for riding in Wilmington would be the "Delta Trail" or the "Cedar Trail" in the lower portion of the Flume Trails. Trails at higher elevations in the Flume Trail System, especially the route of Marble Mountain, may still be too wet to ride.

Liquids and Solids' co-owner/chef Tim Loomis is also a Barkeater Trails Alliance Volunteer
Liquids and Solids' co-owner/chef Tim Loomis is also a Barkeater Trails Alliance Volunteer

Many of the mountain bike trails in Lake Placid are also suitable for riding.  Popular spots like the Peninsula Trails may still have some wet spots due to the large amount of skier traffic in the winter-time that packs the snow hard on the trails. Generally, the first trails to become dry enough for riding in Lake Placid are the trails on the Lake Placid Resort Property. Trails like "Twisted Sister" and "Flying Wasp" both accessed off of the Jackrabbit Trail and maintained by The Barkeater Trails Alliance are typically the first to dry out.

 

It is imperative for the health of the trail system that riders use good judgement when they encounter a wet trail. Riding on wet, muddy trails will cause unnecessary erosion and deterioration of the trail surface as well as tarnish the reputation of the cycling community. Please walk bikes around wet spots in any season and give trails time to completely dry out before riding. It is always a great idea to stop into one of our great local bike shops for the most up to date trail information and recommended riding routes.  Maps created by the Barkeater Trails Alliance will be available at local bike shops later this season.  

Trails that look like this should be avoided
Trails that look like this should be avoided
Liquids and Solids' co-owner/chef Tim Loomis is also a Barkeater Trails Alliance Volunteer
Liquids and Solids' co-owner/chef Tim Loomis is also a Barkeater Trails Alliance Volunteer
Trails that look like this should be avoided
Trails that look like this should be avoided

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