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Status History

	Age	Notes
Green	7 years	Dry and dusty. Plenty of track work has been done by the WSMTB club in recent times. Great riding !	view
Green	7 years	Perfect on Sunday	view
Green	7 years	Track is dry. With all the rain grass and Lantana is starting to take over sone of the track. I cleared back a couple of bad sections. Otherwise all good and nothing that wiuld...	view
Green	8 years	After the heavy rain in Sydney I turned up to Yarramundi expecting it to be damp. Bone dry!	view
Green	8 years	Awesome conditions at Yellomundee today. Tracks in excellent condition.	view
Green	8 years	Awesome conditions at Yellomundee today. Tracks in excellent condition.	view
Green	8 years		view
Green	9 years	A lot of debris on the track. Plenty of sand deposits and some very long grass. A lot of work is needed, come out to tomorrow's Track Maintenance day. The...	view
Green	9 years	Yellomundee is good to go again. WSMTB trail wizards were there on Saturday 29 Nov clearing fallen trees and trimming grass edges. One fallen tree (about 250m north of the Tractor Tyre) now...	view
Amber	9 years	lots of large trees down	view
Green	10 years	Yellomundee was riding well this arvo (Wed 10 Sept). Firm and drying out well.	view
Red	10 years	It should go without saying - but after all this heavy rain, please give Yellomundee a few days rest after the last rain occurs. Thanks all!	view
Green	10 years	Yellomundee was in great shape for the WSMTB XC race on Sunday 13 April. The track work held the week before trimmed back edges, and also repaired some more eroded sections. WSMTB are working...	view
Amber	10 years	As of midday Friday there was water running down the tracks. So unless we have NO further rain between then and Sat/Sun, then I would give Yellomundee a miss please.	view
Green	10 years	Yellomundee is looking great for racing this Saturday evening. The track has been cleared this morning by WSMTB, and the rain during the week has left the bed firm. Perfect!	view
Green	10 years	Following track mainteance work at Yellomundee on Sat 11 Jan by members of WSMTB and BMORC, the tracks are great. Edges were cut back, and repairs made at Max's Bridge area. Unfortunately...	view
Amber	10 years	On Saturday 11 Jan, WSMTB and friends will be doing track maintenance at Yellomundee from 8.30am to around 12. Feel free to come and help out! Riders please note: - Max's Bridge...	view
Green	10 years	WSMTB cleared the fallen tree over the entry ramp to Max's Bridge on Friday 22 Nov (1st photo). Also formalised the deviation around the fallen tree about 50m into the Moto-X track - this will...	view
Amber	11 years	Got a ride in before the rain came in. Was 2 fallen trees across the start of the moto track that were going to need a chainsaw. I ran into Ranger Paul G. with the Bush care group down at Shaws...	view
Red	11 years	NPWS have advised me verbally that they wish to CLOSE Yellomundee RP to all riders and walkers this weekend due to bush fire safety issues. Note that the risks do not only include the fire...	view
Amber	11 years	Track is OK following a WSMTB inspection on Saturday 12 Oct. However, the strong winds on Sunday 13 Oct have brought a tree down across the track just after Hidden Bridge (ie in the southern...	view
Red	11 years	I heard on the ABC News this morning (7am Thurs 10 Oct) that all National Parks tracks are closed due to fire danger. I think it would be wise to stay clear of YRP today - not only due to...	view
Green	11 years	All raked and ready for racing on Sunday 22 Sept.	view
Amber	11 years	NPWS have confirmed we can race the full area on Sunday 22/9. They will be doing some clearing work on Friday 20/9 and then reopening the area for riding. WSMTB will do a walk-around Sat AM to...	view
Red	11 years	Officially CLOSED by NPWS until they can put out numerous burning stumps etc, and assess trees around the mtb trails or damage. Please stay clear. Although their website may not reflect this...	view
Red	11 years	The BMORC guys say their build day at Yellomundee has been cancelled and NPWS have asked them to leave the area. ...	view
Red	11 years	Bush fire close by at Winmalee now likes like it has burnt down the scarp into the Park south of the track. Best stay away until situation is clarified.	view
Green	11 years	Dry but very sketchy in places so be careful out there folks. Some sections still closed due to the erosion issues. New toilet block and rest area now available where old farmhouse used to be....	view
Green	11 years	Did a few laps today. There is a fair bit of stick and twig litter on the track from all the wind, but anything major has been moved and the rest ridden through / over. Got a couple caught up in...	view
Green	11 years	Rode here Saturday afternoon. All good on the current used race route. I did notice some hoof prints here and there on sections of single track.	view
Green	11 years	All ok, tracks are good - the horse riding group that planned to be there on Sunday 11 August have cancelled.	view
Amber	11 years	The trails at Yellomundee are in top condition - but please note: HORSE RIDING at Yellomundee, Sunday 11 August (10am – 3pm approx): A horse riding group will be using Yellomundee...	view
Green	11 years	Did a few laps today and track is in pretty good nick overall. The rocky section after the bridge is a bit techy for me, both short and long versions, and breaks the rhythm of the ride a bit....	view
Green	11 years	The reports are in: YRP is looking good for racing on Sunday 7 July.	view
Amber	11 years	There has been no rain at YRP for 4-5 days now - so probably OK. However, I've had no direct reports, so take it carefully as there could be some trees down.	view
Red	11 years	Still more rain at YRP over Friday night (28 June) - at least 17mm. Please give Yellomundee at least a few days to dry out AFTER the rain stops. Ray Rice XC VP WSMTB	view
Red	11 years	Yellomundee has had over 20mm of rain on Tuesday night (25 June). Please give it at least a few days to dry out. Thanks Ray Rice XC VP WSMTB	view
Green	11 years	First time there in a couple of years. Changes to the course meant I got lost a few times. Couldn't find the northern loop in the low lying bushes but bumped into the only other rider out there (...	view
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Green	11 years	Trails in good condition. Theres been a moto on some of the trails, but doesn't appear to have done any damage.	view
Green	11 years	Yellomundee survived last week's rain well and is in good condition. Twelve volunteers from WSMTB & BMORC carried out further erosion control works on Saturday 25 May to make the...	view
Green	11 years	YRP is great! WSMTB raced there today (Sunday 19 May) and the course was excellent after track work last weekend. Our next track maintenance is Saturday 25 May, 8.30 to about 12. With...	view
Green	11 years	YRP is in great condition after track work carried out by 14 WSMTB members this morning (Sat 11 May). Edges are trimmed, and repairs done around Hidden Bridge. Should be great riding for our XC...	view
Green	11 years	Great condition	view
Green	11 years	Was all good for today's WSMTB xc round.	view
Green	11 years	The track itself at Yelloundee is in reasonable condition. WSMTB raced there on Sunday 17 March. However, despite quite a bit of effort in the week before (including Friday PM), some of the...	view
Green	11 years	Rode a full lap today. Great to see the Moto track has had a trimming and great work on the Hidden bridge. It has drained well with only a little trickle still running down the climb. Saw the new...	view
Amber	11 years	Rode a little bit of it last night. Mostly dry. Hidden Bridge has a long stretch of bog. The Lantana needs a good trim in spots. The weeds that were cleared next to the moto track have now been...	view
Red	11 years	Yellomundee has had over 35mm of rain in the past few days. It will need a few dry days AFTER it stops raining before being OK to ride please.	view
Green	11 years	As of Saturday 16 Feb, Yellomundee was OK. A bit sandy on some corners - but having 90 kids from a group of schools racing out there helped to clean things out. Should be good for WSMTB XC...	view
Green	11 years	After recent heavy rain YRP is holding up well.Some minor issues with a few wet spots, some washed out sections,closed trails and black snakes but still a good ride.	view
Green	11 years	YRP is still very dry - even after a bit of light rain on Saturday 19th and Sunday PM 20th Feb. So some corners can be a bit loose and treacherous. Lower tyre pressure recommended. The course...	view
Green	11 years	Will be great for WSMTB CamelBak Summer Series Round 2 on Sunday 20 Jan.	view
Red	11 years	"ALL TRACKS AND TRAILS CLOSED FOR WALKING, HORSE-RIDING AND CYCLING FROM FRIDAY, 11 JANUARY TO MONDAY 14 JANUARY All walking tracks in NSW National Parks will be closed until at least...	view
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Red	11 years	On Tuesday 8 January all NSW national parks and reserves will be closed due to predicted catastrophic bushfire conditions. More information will be available after 9am Tuesday 8 January. For more...	view
Green	12 years	The track was inspected 09:50 am Sat 17 Nov and is all OK to race this evening.	view
Green	12 years	All good.	view
Green	12 years	Yellomundee is in great shape after some track maintenance work by WSMTB volunteers. Grass edges have been cut back, and the section of track from the V-Ditch up the hill to the Tower of Power (...	view
Green	12 years	Yellomundee was great on Sat 29 Sept. Firm after a bit of rain a few days before - but will dry out and loosen up quickly. We will be doing some track maintenance work out there this...	view
Green	12 years	Nice and dry. Some parts of the park are closed due to erosion from the rains earlier in the year and are regenerating. Signs are displayed. Shame some of the more technical and challenging...	view
Green	12 years	Rode Yellowmundee yesterday. Damage from the heavy rains earlier this year is still evident... lots of work still ahead of the crew in some parts and it was good to see trail closed signs with...	view
Green	12 years	All good besides the closed sections.	view
Red	12 years	The heavy rain earlier this week on top of the saturated soil at Yellomundee means that the area is still unsuitable for riding - with many muddy and soft areas. We have had to postpone the NSW...	view
Red	12 years	Yellomundee has had over 6mm of rain already (Sat 2 June, 3pm), and is due for a lot more. Please give it a miss until we've had at least 3-4 dry days. Thanks Ray Rice XC VP...	view
Green	12 years	Riding at Yellomundee is improving. WSMTB & BMORC volunteers alsong with NPWS staff and equipment have repaired the entrance road and carpark on 12 May. Over 20 tonnes of crushed sandstone...	view
Red	12 years	WARNING: The normal parking area access to Yellomundee will be closed on Saturday 12 May to allow work on the entance road area by NPWS and WSMTB. The Park will still be open for riding, but...	view
Red	12 years	Like most of Sydney, Yellomundee has had over 80mm of rain in the period 17-18 April - so consider it closed for a week. Apart from this, there are still a few issues out there due to...	view
Amber	12 years	Have re-posted the official status report from last week below this update: Popped in for a quick look on the way down the mountains. Most of the trails are blocked off or too wet and...	view
Amber	12 years	Yellomundee is finally drying out a bit, and hopefully will be OK on Sunday 1 April for a Club XC round (all welcome!). But there are still a few issues out there due to erosion damage in...	view
Red	12 years	Hi all - Yellomundee has had another 22mm of rain on Friday night (16 Mar) - and there is running water all over the tracks as at PM Sat 17th). Please consider YRP as closed until further notice...	view
Red	12 years	Hi all - given that Yellomundee has had over 30mm of rain in the past week (on top of the 100s in the previous weeks), please consider YRP as closed until further notice. WSMTB have not...	view
Red	12 years	Hi all, Following the severe erosion damage that occured at Yellomundee in early February, we still recommend that you give this area the miss for a while. It really is in poor shape,...	view
Red	12 years	WSMTB members did an insepction of Yellomundee on Sat 11 Feb following the torrential rain on Thursday evening (100mm in 1 hour). AVOID DISSAPOINTMENT - DO NOT GO TO YELLOMONDEE UNTIL...	view
Green	12 years	Yellomundee should be all good after work by WSMTB members on Saturday 7 Jan - ready for the 4 Hour race on Sunday 15 Jan.	view
Amber	12 years	2 trees down across track 1 before hidden bridge other on downhill bit along power lines south end 100mtrs before creek crossing up to trotting track.	view
Green	12 years	99.9% Dry - Just a couple of small puddles.	view
Green	12 years	Rode there today - a couple of puddles but generally pretty dry.	view
Red	12 years	Even though the rain seems to have stopped on Saturday morning - please give Yellomundee a miss for a few days so as to not damage the tracks. There has been over 100mm or rain in the past few...	view
Red	12 years	Yellomundee has had over 60mm of rain in the past few days. To avoid track damage, please consider it Closed until at least 2 days after the last rain. thanks Ray Rice XC VP...	view
Green	13 years	Great ride this morning should be a top ride this arvo for those doing the 4hr.	view
Green	13 years	(Sat 12 Nov) Excellent conditions. I was Informed club races on tomorrow (Sun) in morning so if you wish to ride here, suggest you arrange 12:30pm onwards unless you wish to join the XC racing...	view
Green	13 years	Yellomundee is dry with some loose sand and stones in places - but all OK. We will do some work clearing edges before the 4 Hour Twilight race on 19 Nov (6-10pm) Please keep an eye out...	view
Green	13 years	Yellomundee is in TOP shape. Just a bit of moisture to keep the surface firm. WSMTB members did track maintenance on Sat 15 Oct and have: - stabilised entry to Max's Bridge -...	view
Green	13 years	Yellomundee is drying out well after rain on Saturday 8 Oct. Track is firm. The exit from the Trotting Track bridge (south bank of Shaws Creek) is blocked by the stump of a fallen tree....	view
Green	13 years	Sat 3 Sept - Perfect conditions. Dry. Maintenance team were rebuilding a creek bridge while I was there. Good on them. Great trail. Warning* If coming via Lane Cove Tunnel/M2/M7 route,...	view
Green	13 years	Status update as requested by one Hathill; Perfect conditions for a ride at Yellowmundee tonight. No puddles but not too dry yet either. Will be perfect for a hit out over the weekend....	view
Green	13 years	track is healthy and dry !	view
Green	13 years	We had a great ride at Yellomundee on Sat 16 July. With just a touch of rain the night before the tracks were firm and fast. Looks good for the WSMTB race on Sunday 24 July!	view
Green	13 years	Technical area on the right-hand side by the car park is nice, dry & dusty. Some sections have had the topsoil washed away due to recent rains and is quite sketchy. Flowing XC single track on...	view
Green	13 years	Track is in awesome condition - dry and dusty. Forgot how good this place is - some great technical parts mixed with some fast flowing single track. Need to get out here more often...	view
Green	13 years	YRP is in fine condition. The All Schools MTB race on Sunday 20 June was a great success. As always, we ask riders to give Yellomundee a miss for a day or two after heavy rain. This...	view
Green	13 years	is in great condition ,lots of grip and fast. allthough there is an event on tomorrow.	view
Green	13 years	just arrived at course reports are its dry with just a couple of puddles, the bikes aren't even dirty	view
Amber	13 years	Like most tracks around Sydney, Yellomundee RP has had a lot of rain. Please give it a rest until a few days after the rain has stopped.	view
Green	13 years	Yellowmundee is in GREAT shape after work today (sat 14 May) by about a dozen of the WSMTB track wizards. The area north of Shaws Creek has been cleaned up, edges mowed, holes filled etc - and...	view
Amber	13 years	Hi all, Yellomundee is all OK - but please watch out for WSMTB members doing track maintenance work on Sat AM 14 May. We will be using some motorised equipment and so we may not hear you coming...	view
Green	13 years	All good at yellomundee ,great ride this morning ,the track was perfect	view
Amber	13 years	With all the wet weather, Yellomundee RP will be quite wet as well. We reccommend giving YRP a miss this weekend and waiting until after a few dry days please. thanks Ray Rice...	view
Green	13 years	Yellomundee RP is reported as OK on Wednesday 20 April. But as always, please avoid any muddy areas - and give the Park a rest for a few days after rain. The next WSMTB track work morning...	view
Amber	13 years	With the wet weather this weekend (16-17 April), please give Yellomundee RP a rest - please wait a day or so after it stops raining. Even then please don't ride in wet/muddy areas. The...	view
Green	13 years	Yellomundee is in top shape after some track work today (Sat 26 Mar) by WSMTB members - all ready for the next club race (Round 2) on Sunday 3 April. See...	view
Amber	13 years	After all the heavy rain of weekend 19-20 March, please stay clear of Yellomundee for a few days. There will be a WSMTB track work morning there of Sat 26 March (8.30am) to check things out,...	view
Green	13 years	YRP is still in great shape after the recent 4 Hour (20 Feb) and Club race (6 Mar). It will need some trimming of the grass on the track edges soon - and WSMTB will be doing some track work on...	view
Green	13 years	Yellomundee is still in great condition after the WSMTB Summer 4 Hour Series. Looking good for the club rounds starting 6 March. As always, please give Yellomundee a break of a few days...	view
Green	13 years	Yellomundee is looking GREAT for Round 2 of the WSMTB Summer 4 Hour Series on 30 Jan (see www.wsmtb.com). Work carried out last Saturday...	view
Green	13 years	But please don't ride soon after any rain.	view
Amber	13 years	Yellomundee is looking good after some track work on Sat 8 Jan. However, like most Sydney areas, the soil is quite saturated. Therefore, for 24 hours after any new rain the tracks can be quite...	view
Amber	13 years	After the rain on Boxing Day, there will be some muddy areas - so please ride responsibly and don't widen tracks. Avoid these areas if possible. The track in the clearing just north of...	view
Green	13 years	After track work carried out by WSMTB members on Sat 27 Nov, the Yellomundee track is in great condition for the Summer 4 Hour race on Sat 4 Dec (twilight race from 6pm to 10pm).	view
Green	14 years	All good.	view
Red	14 years	Windy conditions deteriorated today with numerous trees felled. At first it was just a few dead wattle trees down, but then bigger stuff started coming down. Trees are blocking the track in...	view
Green	14 years	Trails are good to go .......dry ,firm and fast	view
Amber	14 years	Pretty good condition in 90% of the track, with the moisture packing it down nicely. A bit boggy around the creeks so it doesnt quite get a green.	view
Green	14 years	great condition grass is long and there are plenty of bunnies & finches about.	view
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Green	14 years	Surprisingly dry with just enough moisture to sort out the sandy bits.	view
Green	14 years	Rode their today, track in good condition, held up well. Lots of water in the creeks though, the bridge after the old house has been washed away, new smaller bridge in place, not sure how long...	view
Green	14 years	They haven't had anything like the rain we've had closer to the city, only 20 odd mm over the week, I rode there today (Friday 28/5) and noticed obvious spots where there had been run off after a...	view
Green	14 years	track still reaping the rewards of a recent trackwork day although parts of the northern loop are still quite overgrown - although all very rideable and enjoyable	view
Green	14 years	The bridge has been replaced! Thank you, fairies of the trail. Still a few overgrown and sandy bits, but the new bridge makes it worth a green.	view
Amber	14 years	Same as the last report. Most of the track is good but, although there has been some work done, there are a few very overgrown sections and one of the bridges is still out.	view
Amber	14 years	Majority of the trail is fine and very rideable. But track work is needed especially north of the house. Grass is over grown to the point that the trail can be barely visible and the bridge...	view
Green	14 years	We have been racing here over the weekend and track is nice and dry. Ready to go.	view
Amber	14 years	rode the trail at about 11am this morning and the track is approx. 50/50 there is still a lot of water sitting around and some of the cornerings are a bit soft so it would be best to leave it...	view
Green	14 years	Rode out here this morning, some minor wash outs on single track downhills, some sand build up on lower parts of trials, a couple of corners really catch you out with soft sand! A little bit of...	view
Green	14 years	Very dry, dust, bumpy and great fun.	view
Green	15 years	Word is the track is great so HR burn must be over.	view
Red	15 years	DECCW notice states Yellomundee is closed until further notice from Saturday 19 Sep 2009. See http://nobmob.com/node/...	view
Green	15 years	Completely dry - gr8 fun - very warm today - these guys have built a great fun track - For those who haven't been out there it is well worth the drive !	view
Green	15 years	Yesterday arvo (19/07/09) Track in near perfect state and plenty of riders there.	view
Green	15 years	Ridden 19/7/09. Track in perfect condition - no dust and no mud.	view
Green	15 years	Tiny bit damp in places but as always a sweeeeeet ride. Trail fairies have been out and there's some nice new sniggle to descend from just west of the carpark.	view

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