Glenrock State Conservation Area update for 07 May

I rode almost all of the trails over the last two days (only Glenrock proper after it was opened today) so can give a thorough report.

First off, a MASSIVE THANKS to those involved who must have worked their arses off to clear the trails. The amount of work they have done was only evident when riding the tracks, and it is obvious that a LOT of work has been done since the storm passed. Thanks to everyone and sorry I could not help out.

Kennys
Puddles where you would expect them.
Quite greasy at the start of Kennys, particularly just after the new little log bridge. There is a massive tree down blocking the Pipeline track (the B-Line I suppose) which I presume has been intentionally left there...although it would be low priority anyway.

Baileys Swamp is in full mud mode, from where you pop out of the bush and head across to the beginning of High Roller. Sorry Empy, but it is not possible to avoid this bit of slosh once committed to Kennys. It has been a problem since I started riding Glenrock 3 years ago, but even after all this rain it is not as bad as I have seen it. Still, bloody muddy though.

High Roller
There is a sizeable puddle between the small rock garden and the bridge which leads to the BJs turnoff. Taken at a moderate pace is ok, but hitting it at KOM speed would be no good for bike nor trail.

Dr Seuss
Seems to be a new rut or two here which may require caution.
A lot of leaf litter on the track between DS and Yule Rd.

Shaft
All good, apart from quite greasy tracks on the lower section.

Snakes and Ladders
In great nick. Almost completely covered by leaf litter, but this posed no traction problems to me at old fart speeds.

Seismic, Pump Action and Reload
All good. Just a bit of overgrowth along Reload from lack of traffic.

Double Barrel and Twisties
Much better than I expected. I was going to give it a miss as I though it would be a quagmire, however pleasantly surprised to find it was just a little greasy, although tere was a bit of a puddle at the bottom around the big tree root.

Easy Way Out
Lots of leaf litter and small branches hiding what I thought might be some new ruts. Easy enough to climb but might need caution if smashing it downhill.

Flaggy Creek Climb
Just some leaf litter. The water level at the creek is fine, less than BBB deep.
Bus Stop
A massive amount of leaf litter and small branches now adorn this trail, and once or twice required a bit of a bunny hop to clear an obstacle. This could benefit from a day’s work clearing. Certainly rideable though even by me.

Climb back up to Scout Camp Rd
Some sizeable branches blocking the lines requiring a step off and walk. A lot of leaf litter all over.

Deluge
Seems bumpier than the last time I rode, but the berms look ok. Only a little greasy, not too bad.

Downhill section from near Watertower gate to EWO.
Unrideable. I got down but had to walk the bike around about 3 large fallen trees.
Horseshit Highway
Some pretty slippery sections and some new ruts have appeared throwing all my high speed knowledge out the window.

Fire Trails
Mostly quite dry and even dusty in parts, BUT where it is wet it is really wet. Seems the water takes ages to trickle down to the lower FTs and results in a boggy river crossing in parts. Hard to find a dry line so it’s wet bums all round.