CRAMBA: Holdridge

[c0nsumer]

I rode my semi-annual gruber's grinder grind yesterday. There is a tree blocking the trail just before the 12.5 mile mark just after the bridge. Otherwise the trail was in very good condition deadfall wise. A little muddy, but it usually is muddy anyway.

Any plans to get out there to remove the tree? I have a chainsaw, but don't have any idea how to get to that point on the trail "somewhat" quickly to remove the tree.

Merged this with the Holdridge trail conditions thread. This is exactly what this thread is for.

[iamkickstand]

I rode my semi-annual gruber's grinder grind yesterday. There is a tree blocking the trail just before the 12.5 mile mark just after the bridge. Otherwise the trail was in very good condition deadfall wise. A little muddy, but it usually is muddy anyway.

Any plans to get out there to remove the tree? I have a chainsaw, but don't have any idea how to get to that point on the trail "somewhat" quickly to remove the tree.

Merged this with the Holdridge trail conditions thread. This is exactly what this thread is for.

Thanks. I wondered where it went and at first was thinking WTF i'm offering to help and my stuff got deleted.

I don't mind going out and clearing the tree but didn't want to violate any kind of protocol...also my saw is a bit bigger (stihl 290) so I didn't want to huff it out there any farhter than I had to, espescially if someone has a lighter easier otpion.

[c0nsumer]

I rode my semi-annual gruber's grinder grind yesterday. There is a tree blocking the trail just before the 12.5 mile mark just after the bridge. Otherwise the trail was in very good condition deadfall wise. A little muddy, but it usually is muddy anyway.

Any plans to get out there to remove the tree? I have a chainsaw, but don't have any idea how to get to that point on the trail "somewhat" quickly to remove the tree.

Merged this with the Holdridge trail conditions thread. This is exactly what this thread is for.

Thanks. I wondered where it went and at first was thinking WTF i'm offering to help and my stuff got deleted.

I don't mind going out and clearing the tree but didn't want to violate any kind of protocol...also my saw is a bit bigger (stihl 290) so I didn't want to huff it out there any farhter than I had to, espescially if someone has a lighter easier otpion.

Work with the TC on this. He reads this thread. There may be prohibitions on the use of chainsaws there or whatnot, but he'll know all that.

[turbotoad]

Rode the East trails last night for my first time. The trail was mostly in good condition aside from a few muddy spots on Meadows, and muddy areas on the Orchards loop. But the rest of the ride was a blast. The only problem that I ran into was between #13 and #14 the trail comes to a "T" and there are no signs showing the direction to go (I had no trail map copy with me) . Luckily I (guessed) took the trail to the left and knew I was going the right way when I came up on the #14 marker. After the ride I looked at the map and noticed that this "other" trail was a short "return/bail-out" trail. It was confusing while on the fly and a sign there would really help from suddenly finding yourself back on the Gruber's loop again while thinking your almost at the end of the trail.

[Critter7r]

i think that when the trail was revamped a few years ago, that intersection was more of a "merge" than a "T" and it was a little more obvious which direction to go when reconnecting with that trail. A sign would be a good idea though.

[buster]

I had the same problem last year, and I went right which results in an awesome climb once you figure out you went the wrong way.

Rode the East trails last night for my first time. The trail was mostly in good condition aside from a few muddy spots on Meadows, and muddy areas on the Orchards loop. But the rest of the ride was a blast. The only problem that I ran into was between #13 and #14 the trail comes to a "T" and there are no signs showing the direction to go (I had no trail map copy with me) . Luckily I (guessed) took the trail to the left and knew I was going the right way when I came up on the #14 marker. After the ride I looked at the map and noticed that this "other" trail was a short "return/bail-out" trail. It was confusing while on the fly and a sign there would really help from suddenly finding yourself back on the Gruber's loop again while thinking your almost at the end of the trail.

[r21954]

I will remove the tree as soon as the weather clears, we have had over six inches of rain since last Thursday evening. Quite surprised anyone could navigate the Orchard after all that rain,, rode Island lakes last night and they didn't get much rain. It is quite important to try to remember and post precisely where trees R down and what size they R, it helps so much to not have go to an area for nothing and also to take the right equipment needed. There R two bridges on the Orchard, first one is the long one and second is a short twelve footer. I'm assuming that the tree is down after the long bridge because that is before the twelve point five marker and the short one is after the twelve point five. Thanks for the posts. T.C. Ron

ps the Orchard used to only merge to the left but because people R doing loops on the Orchard they R short cutting back to the ten mileby going right. I have bocked that before and will try to block it off again. Good signs R not cheap and those responsible for getting us merged with IMBA failed us so we have no funding.

[iamkickstand]

The tree is down between the bridge and the 12.5 mile mark. I remember when I rode it trying to remember how I would be able to post it, and then the 12.5 marker sign came up shortly after.

The tree is good sized or I would have moved it by hand. It is at least 6-8" diameter if not bigger. and it is a full length mature tree

I think it would be much easier with a chainsaw than a handsaw, but I would be willing to lend a hand either way.

The merge trail after orchard confuses me ever time but I always guess left lucky for me that is the correct guess. Again, if you want help blocking it off if it is not supposed to be there send me a private message, I'd be willing to lend a hand.

[Critter7r]

Speaking of skinnies ... (in another thread), the skinny that is on the main part of the West Loop about a mile before (the feature formerly known as) The Wall is in getting to be in pretty rough shape ... the lead-up log almost rolled over as I went up and half of the width of the tread has separated on about the last 2 or 3 feet of it (making it a 'super'-skinny, I guess).

[r21954]

I removed the trees from the Orchard, rode all of Grubers, was in great shape except for the Orchard which is really wet between 11 and 12 mile. Stacked logs and sticks at 13.6 miles where the Orchard loop meets the return trail so U can only merge in to the left. Thanks for the accurate post, Ron Arnott HTC

[HiptonRadcliffIII]

A few really wet/walk your bike sections in grubbers. more towards the end, orchard had about 3 or 4 that I didn't even try to ride through, I just hopped around carrying my bike. Face slappers are starting to get kinda bad. some of the hairpin to climb are getting really narrow/soft on the edge. maybe building them up with rocks at the edge would help keep them together?
95% of the trail is pretty dry and fast, but don't expect to leave totally dry.

[Josh McCreedy]

West Loop had a few tiny puddles and was fast. Gruber's mile 13-end is in prime condition.

[turbotoad]

Tree down on West "Lake Loop" just after the beginning of the loop. Just a few moist spots on the rest of the trail and plenty of face slappers. North loop still has some muddy spots but drying nicely. Should be dry by the weekend.

[FREEDOM35]

Rode the Holdridge trails yesterday. North loop still had several soft spots. West was slick in spots with one tree down. The Grinder flowed nicely - but there are quite a few face slappers out there. In spots, the face slapper is not just a single rogue branch, but half a bush. I plan on riding out there again tomorrow or Tuesday (Monday is usually my Poto day), and I'll take a compact pair of loppers with me. There is also one spot that should be walked - you'll know it when you see it.

[r21954]

Tree is removed from the West.