Trail Conditions Report

General Update: 12/30/08-  The recent warm temperatures have melted the snow and have turned all trails into a mushy, muddy mess.  Stay off the trails!  Wait until later this week when overnight temperatures go below freezing and the trails freeze overnight.  Then use the trails in the morning while they are still frozen (typically, the thaw starts around 11 am).  Be careful of the ice (try to use studded tires) as the freeze-thaw cycle makes for a very slippery and dangerous surface.

Check the Trail Conditions table below for the latest trail reports.  Please note that if you are leaving tracks, footprints or paw prints on the trail like the picture below, turn around and try a different trail or ride up 8th Street or Rocky Canyon Road instead. 

Tracks in mud

Current condition summary:

Trail NameConditionDate/TimeUpdated byComments
#81, #82 and # 83 Polecat SystemStick but not muddy.  Try to use only when frozen. 12/11/08 5:00PM RGOpen but dogs must be on leash.

 

#110, #111 and #112Seamans Gulch Trails

 

Stick but not muddy.  Try to use only when frozen.

 

12/11/08 5:00PM

 

RG

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#113, #114, Big Springs and Veterans Trails

 

Good condition

 

11/18/08 5:00PM

 

DG

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

 Eagle Velopark XC Trails

 

Good condition

 

11/18/08 5:00PM

 

DG

Dry and in good condition

 

#31 Corrals

 

Good condition. Some frozen sections and some snow.

 

12/12/08 5:00 AM

 

SE

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.
#33 Hard GuyGood condition 
11/15/08 11:00 AMGDDo not use.  The trails are no longer freezing overnight.  Use Mountain Cove Road (the dirt road, not the Mountain Cove Trail), Toll Road, the Dog Park trails, Owls Roost, 8th Street or Rocky Canyon Road instead.
#32 Scott'sVery muddy.  Give the trails a chance to dry before using (maybe much later this week).  2/25/08 12:00 AMGDDo not use.  The trails are no longer freezing overnight.  Use Mountain Cove Road (the dirt road, not the Mountain Cove Trail), Toll Road, the Dog Park trails, Owls Roost, 8th Street or Rocky Canyon Road instead.
Dry Creek    

 

#30 Bob's

 

Good condition

 

12/03/08 2:00 PM

 

DG

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#36 Red Fox

 

Snowy. 

 

12/13/08 2:00 PM

 

GD

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#35A Red Wingled Blackbird

 

Snowy

 

12/13/08 2:00 PM

 

GD

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#36A Chickadee

 

Snowy

 

12/13/08 11:00 AM

 

GD

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#38 The Grove

 

Snowy

 

12/13/08 11:00 AM

 

GD

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#35 Hulls Grove

 

Snowy

 

12/13/08 11:00 AM

 

GD

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#37 Owls Roost

 

Snowy

 

12/13/08 11:00 AM

 

GD

Watch out for hikers, dog walkers and runners on this trail.

 

#0 Upper Hulls Interprative              Pedestrian Only Trail

 

Good condition

 

11/26/08 10:00 AM

 

GD

The trail has absorbed the recent moisture very well.

 

#29 Lower Hulls

 

Snowy 

 

12/13/08 11:00 AM

 

GD

The trail has absorbed the recent moisture very well and is rideable

 

#28 Crestline

 

Snowy

 

12/13/08 11:00 AM

 

GD

There are some usual puddles at the usual spots in the 1 kilometer stretch past the intersection of Hulls (this section no longer gets sun).  However, the puddles and mud spots are small.  When you encounter these small spots, ride through them as to not widen the trail.

 

#4 8th Street Motorcycle Trail

 

Snowy 

 

12/13/08 11:00 AM

 

GD

Just a few puddles but otherwise, this trail is rideable.

 

#6 Curlew

 

Good condition

 

11/17/08 5:00 PM

 

GD

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#24 Sidewinder

 

Snowy

 

12/13/08 11:00 AM

 

GD

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#39A Kestrel

 

Snowy

12/13/08 11:00 AMGDStay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#39 Red Cliffs

 

Snowy

 

12/13/08 11:00 AM

 

GD

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#26 3 Bears (by shooting range)

 

Nice & firm

 

11/28/08 9:30 AM

 

DT

The trail is moist but relatively solid. 

 

#5 Freestone

 

Mostly firm & clear, except for snow at top

 

01/03/09 10:00 AM

 

TG

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#23A Elephant Rock Loop

 

Good condition

 

12/13/08 11:00 AM

 

GD

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#22B Mountain Cove

 

A few soft spots.  Ride early

 

01/03/09 11:00 AM

 

TG

There is the usual muddy section by the grove of trees closer to the Shooting Range.  

 

 #23 Military Reserve Connection

 

Snowy

 

12/13/08 11:00 AM

 

GD

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#22 Central Ridge

 

Snowy

 

12/13/08 11:00 AM

 

GD

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.
#22A Central Ridge Spur

 

Snowy

 

12/13/08 11:00 AM

 

GD

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.
#20 Ridge Crest

 

Snowy

 

12/13/08 11:00 AM

 

GD

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#27A Toll Road

 

Snowy

 

12/13/08 11:00 AM

 

GD

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#20A Bucktail

 

Snowy

 

12/13/08 11:00 AM

 

GD

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#26A Shanes

 

Snowy

 

12/13/08 11:00 AM

 

GD

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#26 3 Bears (Rocky Canyon)

 

Good condition

 

11/28/08 9:30 AM

 

DT

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#27 Cottonwood Creek Trail/Black Forest

 

Muddy!  Only use when completely frozen (before 10am).

 

12/03/08 3:30 PM

 

KD

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#25A Eagle's Ridge Loop

 

Good condition

 

11/08/08 3:30 PM

 

BM

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#25 Eagle's Ridge

 

Good condition. Try to ride this trail in the morning while it's frozen. If you encounter slick, muddy sections, walk your bike through it (not around it).

 

11/08/08 3:30 PM

 

BM

Stay in the center of the trail to avoid widening the trail.

 

#19 Castlerock Rock Loop

 

Muddy

 

11/11/08 2:00 PM

 

GD

If the trail gets muddy with more rain, please turn around and give the trails a chance to dry.
#14 Tram TrailMuddy11/11/08 2:00 PMGDIf the trail gets muddy with more rain, please turn around and give the trails a chance to dry.
#16 Tablerock LoopMuddy11/11/08 2:00 PMGDIf the trail gets muddy with more rain, please turn around and give the trails a chance to dry.
#15 Tablerock TrailMuddy11/11/08 2:00 PMGDIf the trail gets muddy with more rain, please turn around and give the trails a chance to dry.
#15A Old Penitentiary TrailMuddy11/11/08 2:00 PMGDGive this trail a few days to dry before using.
#16B Rock IslandMuddy11/11/08 2:00 PM
GDIf the trail gets muddy with more rain, please turn around and give the trails a chance to dry.
#17 Tablerock Quarry TrailGood condition11/07/08 10:00 AMGDIf the trail gets muddy with more rain, please turn around and give the trails a chance to dry.
#12 HomesteadTacky, good condition, some puddles11/14/08 2:00 PMBMOpen

 

#13 Cobb

 

Excellent condition

 

11/14/08 2:00 PM

 

BM

Open

 

#11 Highland Valley

 

Excellent condition

 

11/14/08 2:00 PM

BMOpen

 

#2 5 Mile

 

Good condition.  Some muddy spots closer to Rocky Canyon Road.

 

12/12/08 5:30 PM

 

SE

If the trail gets muddy with more rain, please turn around and give the trails a chance to dry.

 

#7 Orchard Gulch Trail

 

Mostly snow covered and firm. 

 

12/12/08 5:00 PM

 

SE

 

 

 

Shafer System Trails

 

 

 

 

 

Under snow

 

 

 

 12/18/07 12:00 AM

 

 GD

 

 

Bogus Basin Trails

 

Eastside

 

Gardiner Peak

 

 

Watchman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Under snow

 

Snow covered, wet, don't ride

 

No current report

 

Good condition, some long muddy sections when thawed.  Try to ride this trail in the morning while it's frozen. If you encounter slick, muddy sections, walk your bike through it (not around it).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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