MCMBA: Munson

[steve-o]

im new to all this to. I don't live in that area either I live in between Monroe and canton and I am always looking for new trails to ride

[ChrisInYpsi]

Trail was fantastic this afternoon. Dry as concrete, just a few minor slappers, evidence of recent trimming/maintenance, and generally good to go.

There is a small (6"-8") tree down about 1/3 mile into the back North loop. I was able to get over it without dismounting, but it probably should be cut out to keep the character of the trail.

About 1/2 way through my second lap of the back loop it started storming really hard. Made my way out of the woods as quick as I could, and by then there was water starting to puddle on some of the trail. By the time I made it back to my car I was thoroughly soaked, but the rain stopped. Only lasted maybe 20-25 minutes so I would think that if we don't get much more rain it would be rideable again in a day or so.

Gotta remember to bring my kiddos down here. This is a great trail to introduce MTB'ing.

[largemelon]

I rode this on Saturday as part of the Tri-Chapter Challenge. A great little trail for a beginner rider. I honestly wouldn't deal with any of the loops besides the orange and red as the others are more or less a mirror of Sharon Mills in Manchester.
There is a large tree down on both orange and red which have been reported to the Trail Coordinators.
Tim R.
Patroller - MCMBA

[bringjustn]

I rode this on Saturday as part of the Tri-Chapter Challenge. A great little trail for a beginner rider. I honestly wouldn't deal with any of the loops besides the orange and red as the others are more or less a mirror of Sharon Mills in Manchester.
There is a large tree down on both orange and red which have been reported to the Trail Coordinators.
Tim R.
Patroller - MCMBA

I went out Monday to take a look at the trees, unless I get held up at work tonight I'll be out there working on it.

The large fallen tree on the orange loop needs cut out,. since the tree fell where there is already a bypass I plan to open the bypass up and build up the log crossing to keep the trail more ride-able for all levels of riders. The smaller tree going over the trail that already had loose rotting sticks built up on it I secured with bigger branches, didn't have any tools aside from my machete out there on Monday (it is normal to ride with one, right?) so I did what I could. I'll look at it again tonight when out there.

On the red loop, there is a fallen tree that is running on the side of the trail I'm going to move over to avoid people cutting a wider path or a new bypass in that area. Also the large tree blocking the path I'm going to just cut out, it would be a high log crossing for that trail to build it up, and not enough dead fall close enough to make me want to build it. On Monday I did open up the runners entrance/exit that has 2 red arrows marking the Y on the trail, Taking the trail in the direction that doesn't flow when riding was almost completely grown shut and since the sign was there I figured open it back up

I'll make a post when finished and everything is back open with trail conditions.

Justin McD (the lazy TC for Munson)

[bringjustn]

As predicted I was held up at work and made it to the parking lot as a storm with 60 mph wind and hail was visible at the end of the long stretch to the orange trail head, so had to wait until that passed causing the loss of daylight.

Was able to get out there with a friend and clear the large tree on the Orange loop. We cut out the bypass and rebuilt the log crossing to give a choice. The sun was setting and bugs getting bad so that is all we had time to do. Even with the rain that came down the trail was the parts of the trail that we rode were dry, however there was some smaller branches that fell in the storm, so there might be newly downed things that need to be moved.

Not sure if I can get back out there this weekend to check the rest of the Orange loop and start to clear the downed tree on the Red trail, but should be able to next week.

If you ride the trail and see anything major please post it so we know what to look for.

[bringjustn]

As of 8/7/17 the trail is open. In the areas already had a bypass I built up some log crossings and opened the bypass to keep the beginner nature of the trail. In the spots where there wasn't a existing bypass I just cut the tree to open it back up.

If you ride and see something down, please post here or send Scott and myself an email. Our address's and basic trail details can be found here http://site.mcmba.org/index.php/our-tra ... munsonpark

[bringjustn]

As of 4/26/18 the red loop (back trail) is flooded and unpassable in several sections due to large fallen trees or the water being high enough you can't see the trail. Need to let it dry out some before evaluating clearing the trees or creating a bypass.


The orange loop (front trail) is possible for the most part but extremely wet in some areas and I would recommend not riding it currently.

The rain pretty heavy last night so I'm not sure it's going to be any better to get out there today or tomorrow to start making a plan of what's needed.