CRAMBA: Bloomer

[AaronEvan]

Thanks c0nsumer... It's gorgeous out and I'm feeling adventurous so I think I'll risk it and check it out first. Of course, if need be I'll bail as to avoid any damage and ride out to Stony. I will post with a condition update for Bloomer later this evening.

I'm gonna guess pretty nasty. My backyard is a pretty good indicator of Bloomer and it's squishy.

any word on today?

[mr_jason]

Bloomer is in pretty good shape, a little soft in a few areas.

[bergsteiger]

Bloomer is still soft in a few areas. Some are drying out and others just seem about the same as Friday.
The worst of it is the section right after the parking lot/trailhead. There are a few other soft spots on the single track between the railroad grade and the cricket field.
There was also the wet spot on the big switchbacks were that seep is.

other than that there are a few trees down. @ on the single track between the railroad grade and the cricket field and one on the lower ridge.

[Trail_Warrior]

Was out at Bloomer yesterday afternoon, other than the usual wet spot by the river (most people have been barreling through making it worse, just a quick step to get over it and maybe it will heal) just a little greasy in a few areas of newer trail. I can't say enough about how far this trail has come in the last couple years. Great work out there to all who contribute, this is by far my favorite trail in the CRAMBA area hoping it'll dry up quick from last night/this mornings rain, I'm already itching to get back out there.

[mmba6862]

Was out at Bloomer yesterday afternoon, other than the usual wet spot by the river (most people have been barreling through making it worse, just a quick step to get over it and maybe it will heal) just a little greasy in a few areas of newer trail. I can't say enough about how far this trail has come in the last couple years. Great work out there to all who contribute, this is by far my favorite trail in the CRAMBA area hoping it'll dry up quick from last night/this mornings rain, I'm already itching to get back out there.

And you have have ridden on all the CRAMBA Trails?

[Trail_Warrior]

Yes I have, I generally ride Stony, Pontiac Lk, River Bends, CRPT, Bald Mnt, Island Lake... although I don't ride Holdridge much that trail isn't as convenient for me to ride but is up near the top of my list. Pota is most likely my favorite trail in SE MI. But for quick, fun, and brutal depending on whom your riding with Bloomer is my choice but that is only my opinion. Mainly because I can get there throw down a couple laps and be home within a couple hours, the wife is more forgiving a couple hour venture than an all day'r

[Trail_Warrior]

Thinking about making a couple laps after work today... Anyone been out? Is it in similar shape as last week?

[i69whitey]

Thinking about making a couple laps after work today... Anyone been out? Is it in similar shape as last week?

Rode last night, trail was nice. the newer stuff is getting firm, and the squishy stuff is rare. lots of lumber down in the 'enchanted forest' and along the river (outside park borders) but everything in the park is nice.
Edit: I think they call this section Bewitched, west of the stairways.
now don't even get me started about the stuff behind Yates, looks like Ma Nature was playing fiddle-sticks back there:evil:

[AaronEvan]

Hoping to get out there today after work if the rain holds out

[Trail_Warrior]

Thanks i69whitey, I was hoping that being that we haven't had much rain in the last 5 days and it was good then.... Looks like the rain will hold off tho, so I'll be out there by 5pm pounding some trail. GET OUT AND RIDE!!!

[AaronEvan]

Couldn't get out there today like I wanted. Maybe tomorrow. Hoping it doesn't rain