[skyno]

I know the same spots usually come up in the discussion of what trails are good to go after it rains, but that was a lot of rain. Obviously anything under redwoods and the East Bay Clay are a no go for a while, but do even China Camp and Rockville have their limits? - and will it actually be "good conditions", or just some slippery stuff that you can spin your wheels that isn't pavement or a fireroad without destroying the trail? I have been surprised many times when some folks (here and elsewhere) say that a trails are "perfect" when it is still pretty damn slippery. I know "good conditions" is subjective but I just can't imagine that wet, slippery trails fit that definition.

So what will be good to go by tomorrow? The small window this weekend? Today?

Thanks for your contribution!

 

[iErnest85]

Fort Ord would be perfect tomorrow.
You can ride there like 2 hours after heavy rain.


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[skyno]

Fort Ord would be perfect tomorrow.
You can ride there like 2 hours after heavy rain.


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Oh yeah good call - FO always good to go!

 

[hoolie]

It’s been almost a year since I took out the Lead Sled. 40 pounds of sucktastic. 50 tooth front on 1 x 6 will whip me back into fitness. Ripmo getting well deserved rest.

 

[squashyo]

Have you considered Windy Hill in La Honda area? As I recall, the clay there will increase your tire radius by a few inches within the first few pedal strokes making for a challenging and strenuous adventure.

 

[Doesn't Matter]

...invite us to ride mountain bikes when the trails are wet. And for that, I also thank you.

I usually ride Kennedy (Sierra Azul OSP), which is ridable 365/12/7, when everything else is shut down.

 

[iErnest85]

It’s been almost a year since I took out the Lead Sled. 40 pounds of sucktastic. 50 tooth front on 1 x 6 will whip me back into fitness. Ripmo getting well deserved rest. View attachment 1961447
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Awesome Grips !



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[Hel Mot]

trail ruts aren't going to develop all by themselves. Lets get out there and make it happen!

 

[FortOrdMTB]

Fort Ord would be perfect tomorrow.
You can ride there like 2 hours after heavy rain.


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I’ve seen this said a lot about Fort Ord but it is not true. The soil at Ord is Sandy Loam and does not drain well. After rain the trails are soft and riding while wet cause erosion & increase ruts. I went for a run out there yesterday and almost every trail had pools of water. A few of the trails facing north (I.e. Trail 42) will be wet all season. If you are riding the trails within 24hrs of rain it’s best to stick to the gravel roads, but even those will be soft.

 

[norcalbike]

Montaña de Oro in SLO is perfect after rain. Long drive from the bay tho.

 

[dwee]

Go to whatever you consider your local and do some trail work

 

[Lambow]

Rockville has been closed the last few days. May or may not open for the weekend pending an update from the ranger.

 

[midbikecrisis]

Go to whatever you consider your local and do some trail work

Are there organized meetups to help out at Skeggs or Water Dog? I see the "Waterdog Trailkeepers" FB group, but as far as I can tell, it's mostly people randomly pitching in. That's nice, but I'm looking for more official-ish direction--I can swing a mattock, but I really don't know what I'm doing when it comes to trails.

 

[midbikecrisis]

(not that I really know what I'm doing in my yard, either... but if my "geotechnical engineering" here is faulty, it's my problem alone )

 

[mtbrdan]

Ord, up Montebello and down Stevens Canyon, basically anything that is open in MidPen, JNT to the Gap is pretty bulletproof. Marin Tam rides are good. There's a few more I could think of but not everything needs to be blabbed about.

 

[Doesn't Matter]

Montaña de Oro in SLO is perfect after rain. Long drive from the bay tho.

Just saw some ride photos from there this week, looked amazing. It can be done as a (very long) day trip from the South Bay.

And don't forget the miles and miles of steep fire roads at Henry Coe, which are open 365/24/7, regardless of anything, except fires. Emphasis on fire roads, since singletrack is closed for 48 hours after ½" of rain.

 

[Doesn't Matter]

Are there organized meetups to help out at Skeggs or Water Dog? I see the "Waterdog Trailkeepers" FB group, but as far as I can tell, it's mostly people randomly pitching in. That's nice, but I'm looking for more official-ish direction--I can swing a mattock, but I really don't know what I'm doing when it comes to trails.

As for Skeggs, which is MidPen land, not sure how often they host trail workdays. Since they have trail/maintenance technicians on staff, I'm sure union/pension rules thwart volunteer work or keep it to a bare minimum.

 

[infamous24]

Thoughts on Skeggs tomorrow afternoon? It's steep so not many places for water to pool up and with a couple days of sunshine I'm thinking it may have dried out enough...

 

[Francis Cebedo]

I was at St. Joes in Los Gatos. Soil is good but it is wetter than I've ever seen it. The water is flowing down the trail and it needs to get routed out in about 20 spots. Small shovel should do the trick.

Kenney Trail and Priest Rock should be good.

 

[dope pedaler]

Thoughts on Skeggs tomorrow afternoon? It's steep so not many places for water to pool up and with a couple days of sunshine I'm thinking it may have dried out enough...

Not likely as once Skeggs gets wet this time of year with the short days it stays wet.