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Glenrock State Conservation Area update for 20 May
Still red. I rode through the fire trails yesterday on my way to the fernleigh, but there is a lot of mud and puddles around - the clay climb out of the creek near the shitworks is muddy as hell - whenever that's bad, the rest is too. I wasn't expecting it to be that bad, but the 30mm of rain on Friday Saturday has really soaked in
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Glenrock State Conservation Area update for 18 May
Thanks to the ridiculous amount of people that rode yesterday Glenrock was already a slop-fest.
Overnight rain has made sure of it. We need at least 2 full days of dry now before it's ride-able.
Just to make it clear - RIDING WHEN THE GROUND IS STILL WET WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE TRAIL!
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Killingworth update for 17 May
Fallen trees cleared from nearly all trails below carpark, but 2 creek crossings impassable (at least 3 feet of water over them) and plenty of standing water and generally very wet in most places.
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Killingworth trail condition report
I spent some time today walking the Killi trails with the chainsaw clearing fallen trees and re opening the trails. I managed to walk almost all of the KILLIKAZE loop and have cleared nearly all of the trails on the lower side of the carpark. Whilst most of the trails are now free of blockages, they are not in very good condition. There has been a lot of water erosion and it is very wet underfoot. Some of the creek crossings are still covered in 3 feet of water and have been severely damaged.
Glenrock State Conservation Area update for 16 May
Sad to say but the trails are very wet now since overnight and this mornings rain.
Much standing water and puddling.
Riding in these conditions will cause damage to the trail.
So far if we get some dry weather it won't take long to dry, let's hope!
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Glenrock State Conservation Area update for 15 May
Did A good hour around Grock this morning - and even baileys now has a dry line- incredibly good condition considering what it's been through really, and a testament to all the effort that's gone in.
Would suspect it should handle 4 or 5 mm of rain ok, but if we get 10mm of rain overnight, it'll be back to red - fingers crossed, coz we sure don't need the rain
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Glenrock State Conservation Area update for 10 May
As Empy said on Friday. Would love to call it Green but Baileys Paddock/Swamp and the debris down BJs make it Amber.
All the main trails have dried out, and in fact could almost use some rain as it is starting to go dusty already. This dry NWly is amazing.
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Jesmond Park/John Hunter Hospital Hill update for 08 May
I'm putting green on because my single track and the fire roads I ride have been cleared haven't actually checked Jesmond Park out yet but someone during the week said they rode there
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Glenrock State Conservation Area update for 08 May
Well I'd love to call it Green as a lot of the park is great but there are still some issues so Amber it is.
The majority or the main outside loop in the north is really good and drying fast.
The exceptions being;
BJ's which hasn't been cleared and has some logs and drainage issues yet to be fixed.
It Happens, the climb back up from BJ's, isn't much good either so makes that whole loop not worth the trouble.
Baileys Paddock is now suffering the 'post rain ground water problem' that it's famous for but it's pretty much un-avoidable and there's not much we can do about it anyway.
Otherwise just remember there may still be some unexpected hazards and I think tomorrow and Sunday will be pretty busy so just take care.
For a more detailed report on individual trails see yesterdays update from Jake.
Looks like being a great weekend so enjoy!
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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.
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