MCMBA: Island Lake

[spatula]

Was out at Island lake last night and got caught in the monsoon. Trail was holding a foot of water in spots during the rain with intense rivers washing out the hills. I would expect it to be a bit of a mess today once the water soaks in. Aside from getting wet, the trail is getting pretty overgrown. There were a number of face-slappers out there and some thorny brush overhanging the trail in a couple spots. Some others riding yesterday mentioned similar experiences at IL on strava.

[b_b]

Was out at Island lake last night and got caught in the monsoon. Trail was holding a foot of water in spots during the rain with intense rivers washing out the hills. I would expect it to be a bit of a mess today once the water soaks in. Aside from getting wet, the trail is getting pretty overgrown. There were a number of face-slappers out there and some thorny brush overhanging the trail in a couple spots. Some others riding yesterday mentioned similar experiences at IL on strava.

Ha that happened to me once and I took shelter in the out house by the canoe area.

[fsr1]

Island Lake will be getting some much needed grooming this afternoon. Please be cautious, as we’ll have volunteers out on the trails mowing and trimming. -Thanks!

[b_b]

Island Lake will be getting some much needed grooming this afternoon. Please be cautious, as we’ll have volunteers out on the trails mowing and trimming. -Thanks!

THANKS! It gave me an azz whoop'n yesterday!

[guidobri]

Blue loop was dry and FAST! A lot of hikers and joggers going the opposite direction and it was very sandy so watch your speed around blind corners.

[Saratoga08]

Any update on the trail conditions since the weekend rain? Thank You.

[Critter7r]

probably fine by now. Once it dries out from the spring thaw, Island Lake is usually fine to ride one day after a rain, even if it's pretty significant.

[Mucky]

Face slappers are out of control. Quite a few mud puddles today

[2Old2BFast]

Has anyone considered a minor relocation of the Yellow trail just before the Grand River hill to move it to higher ground? I would think moving it 50 feet to the right would eliminate one of the muddiest sections of the trail.

I feel sorry for whoever is going to have to move half a yard of dirt to fill in the big hole a couple of hundred yards before that which has been created by people riding the trail when it "just has a few wet spots".

[fsr1]

Has anyone considered a minor relocation of the Yellow trail just before the Grand River hill to move it to higher ground? I would think moving it 50 feet to the right would eliminate one of the muddiest sections of the trail.

I feel sorry for whoever is going to have to move half a yard of dirt to fill in the big hole a couple of hundred yards before that which has been created by people riding the trail when it "just has a few wet spots".

Yes, that will eventually happen along with some bridge modifications.

[Hail2Victors]

Major tree down on Blue just past the 7.5 mile marker. Definitely need chainsaw

[fsr1]

I've alerted the DNR. Thanks!

[elangley]

Road all of Blue yesterday. It's a mostly steady path of compacted ice, totally rideable. A few sleds have been over it and mixed in a few soft spots. There is a bunch of vines down right at the end, 100 feet before the parking lot.

[feinting_goat]

Anyone check the trail conditions after the snow melt? I'm trying to find a spot to sneak in a weekend ride.

[jreyst]

It's good for fat or skinny right now but there are about 6 trees down scattered throughout.