Mid-State: Burchfield

[xcrdr]

theres a metal post ...an old fence post, sticking out of the ground about 4" that about ripped my foot in half. It's right on the singletrack off to the side, covered by some low plants. It's on "remember me" in the wooded section about 200yards in. It's the second time I have hit it, the first time it about tore my pedal off, and I thought I hit a rock. This time I stopped and went back and looked. there it was like a big shank. I'm gonna dig it out this week. It's kinda hard to explain exactly where it is, and honestly I owe you guys some trail work. Out of curiosity has anyone else hit that thing?
(BTW I did a temporary fix by placing some branches around it, so if you happen to see two or three long-ish branches lining the perimeter of the right hand side of the trail.... stop and take a look. it's a widowmaker for sure...)

If thats the one out by the creek my son tore up his sidewall on it. We tried to get it out and couldn't so we pounded it in. Guess it didn't last.

[mjpo]

theres a metal post ...an old fence post, sticking out of the ground about 4" that about ripped my foot in half. It's right on the singletrack off to the side, covered by some low plants. It's on "remember me" in the wooded section about 200yards in. It's the second time I have hit it, the first time it about tore my pedal off, and I thought I hit a rock. This time I stopped and went back and looked. there it was like a big shank. I'm gonna dig it out this week. It's kinda hard to explain exactly where it is, and honestly I owe you guys some trail work. Out of curiosity has anyone else hit that thing?
(BTW I did a temporary fix by placing some branches around it, so if you happen to see two or three long-ish branches lining the perimeter of the right hand side of the trail.... stop and take a look. it's a widowmaker for sure...)

Thank you for covering it up. And thanks for taking the initiative to dig it out. I am busy mowing this week - prepping for poker run - and this chore would have set me behind schedule a bit (more!!). THANKS!

[geardaddy37]

no problema...unless it's anchored in cement, then we have a problem houston...
(with my luck it's probably also buried in 5 feet of clay !)

[geardaddy37]

theres a metal post ...an old fence post, sticking out of the ground about 4" that about ripped my foot in half. It's right on the singletrack off to the side, covered by some low plants. It's on "remember me" in the wooded section about 200yards in. It's the second time I have hit it, the first time it about tore my pedal off, and I thought I hit a rock. This time I stopped and went back and looked. there it was like a big shank. I'm gonna dig it out this week. It's kinda hard to explain exactly where it is, and honestly I owe you guys some trail work. Out of curiosity has anyone else hit that thing?
(BTW I did a temporary fix by placing some branches around it, so if you happen to see two or three long-ish branches lining the perimeter of the right hand side of the trail.... stop and take a look. it's a widowmaker for sure...)

If thats the one out by the creek my son tore up his sidewall on it. We tried to get it out and couldn't so we pounded it in. Guess it didn't last.

...could be , it was kind of sharp so didnt look pounded in...there's probably several of these out there, especially with all the new trails. We'll root 'em out one by one

[geardaddy37]

theres a metal post ...an old fence post, sticking out of the ground about 4" that about ripped my foot in half. It's right on the singletrack off to the side, covered by some low plants. It's on "remember me" in the wooded section about 200yards in. It's the second time I have hit it, the first time it about tore my pedal off, and I thought I hit a rock. This time I stopped and went back and looked. there it was like a big shank. I'm gonna dig it out this week. It's kinda hard to explain exactly where it is, and honestly I owe you guys some trail work. Out of curiosity has anyone else hit that thing?
(BTW I did a temporary fix by placing some branches around it, so if you happen to see two or three long-ish branches lining the perimeter of the right hand side of the trail.... stop and take a look. it's a widowmaker for sure...)

Thank you for covering it up. And thanks for taking the initiative to dig it out. I am busy mowing this week - prepping for poker run - and this chore would have set me behind schedule a bit (more!!). THANKS!

I noticed a lot of work had been done out there...thanks for cleaning things up my ankles and knuckles appreciate it!

[ted1969]

haven't been to Burchfield Park - could someone give me an idea of what it's like, what to expect? Might head out there this weekend.. thanks.

[Overdrive]

haven't been to Burchfield Park - could someone give me an idea of what it's like, what to expect? Might head out there this weekend.. thanks.

Come out on Sunday and do the poker run. Will be folks around to help orient you to the trails.
It's like most of our Michigan trails but is vertically challenged being along the river. Good flow to the new adv. trail too.
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[geardaddy37]

10 am start at Riverbend... right?

[ted1969]

Come out on Sunday and do the poker run. Will be folks around to help orient you to the trails.
It's like most of our Michigan trails but is vertically challenged being along the river. Good flow to the new adv. trail too.
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=105249

thanks, man - I might head out that way - thanks for the hospitality!

(or do you just need another newbie to sacrifice?)

[Overdrive]

Starts at 10a, continues until about 2p
The poker run 'headquarters' is at the Deer Run Shelter. This is accessible from the main entrance on Grovenburg Road. Take the first driveway to your left after entering the park. Follow it to the parking lot at the end. Shelter is to end / left of the lot as you face the river.

No newbies will be sacrificed!

[geardaddy37]

Starts at 10a, continues until about 2p
The poker run 'headquarters' is at the Deer Run Shelter. This is accessible from the main entrance on Grovenburg Road. Take the first driveway to your left after entering the park. Follow it to the parking lot at the end. Shelter is to end / left of the lot as you face the river.

No newbies will be sacrificed!

got it, thanks!
Bill (:

[mjpo]

Swamp Thing is flooded. Also at this time there is no way to get to mcnamara without getting wet. The beginner's trail is under water by the river and water is a foot deep
on the north side of peppermint creek bridge, for about 30 yards. I did not make it to Smokey (new section east of mcnamra) or Bobs, but i am assuming the worst. Poker run will still be fun, just will be a shorter course ....

[Paul_D]

I knew we should have used last weeks trail day to dam up the river up stream!

Oh look another torrential downpour is in full swing.

[F7Cannon]

Swamp Thing is flooded. Also at this time there is no way to get to mcnamara without getting wet. The beginner's trail is under water by the river and water is a foot deep
on the north side of peppermint creek bridge, for about 30 yards. I did not make it to Smokey (new section east of mcnamra) or Bobs, but i am assuming the worst. Poker run will still be fun, just will be a shorter course ....

I will be out there Saturday Jeff doing inspections and repairs. Will check on the conditions of the new sections also. Hopefully things will dry out a bit Friday afternoon after the rain stops and Saturday is supposed to be warm and sunny too.

[Overdrive]

Swamp Thing is flooded. Also at this time there is no way to get to mcnamara without getting wet. The beginner's trail is under water by the river and water is a foot deep
on the north side of peppermint creek bridge, for about 30 yards. I did not make it to Smokey (new section east of mcnamra) or Bobs, but i am assuming the worst. Poker run will still be fun, just will be a shorter course ....

River just below Burchfield is up over 2', much like higher spring water. Yesterday eve before the 3" of new rain, the water had dropped about 5 of 6". Though all the runoff wouldn't have come in yet.

As you noted, we'll be on a shorter course. Still will be fun.