Official 2007 Wasatch Trail Conditions Thread

**slippy** · 05-16-2007, 10:09 AM

Thanks for showing me the trails and to everyone who drove. Me had fun, and 8 bikes and 9 people in one shuttling rig was impressive.

**skiguide** · 05-16-2007, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by yentna

You did great! Glad you bought the bike, and aren't just looking at it in the garage!!!

As for the leg, it feels like a 3" caliper tree slammed into it at speed.

Just some knotting in the quads, a bit of bruising (more to be revealed later I'm sure), but not shabby. I can walk at least! It was well worth it.

eh... i kinda liked looking at it in the garage too

- but, riding it is a decent rush so I think I can pull it down once in awhile

i bet my bruises are bigger than your bruises

**JoshP** · 05-16-2007, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by skiguide

i bet my bruises are bigger than your bruises

I think I got ya both beat, you should see my hip today....

Seriously though, when we going again?

**strada** · 05-16-2007, 12:40 PM

Yep, Shoreline is great right now and this weather is perfect for riding! Glenwild across from the Kimball JCT Park City exit is good to go too. Any one been on Pipeline in Millcreek yet? I want to ride it tonight.

AND remember this Saturday the 19th is like super bike day in Salt Lake City. Lots going on during the day and then the 4th Annual Pedal Pusher Film Festival at the Depot in the evening - featuring world class films from the Internationally reknowned Bicycle Film Festival. Bikes, Bikes and movies about bikes and beer! what could be better?

**Particle** · 05-16-2007, 12:45 PM

Pipeline is in great shape.

Anybody been up to either side of Mormon Trail yet?

**Particle** · 05-16-2007, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by truberski

Great new trail off of the 24/7 trail (about half way between the Jeremy Golf course end and the first/only road crossing. They put it in late last year and it is starting to come into form. It basicially climbs to the top of the ridge and gets into a rolling/slight climb flow on the backside. Once you drop in from the ridge it reminds me of mid-mountain with a real wilderness feel (and killer views). More like riding in the PNW versus the front side desolation of 24/7 and Glenwild. You can really piece together a long ride by combining this with Cobblestone, other Glenwild trails and the downhill trails.

Going to check it out tonight, think it's called Flying Dog? I'll try to snap some pics along the way...

**phatfreeheeler** · 05-16-2007, 05:30 PM

Sweat Particle. Looking forward to the review. Work friends and I were going to hit that tomorrow after work.

**m1e448** · 05-16-2007, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by Particle

Going to check it out tonight, think it's called Flying Dog? I'll try to snap some pics along the way...

NOt sure what its called, but it is pretty sick. It will be better when it gets buffed out, but by then there will be houses all around it. I really like the one turn when the trail splits and there is an inside and an outside.

**Particle** · 05-16-2007, 10:33 PM

Was a fun ride. We took a really mellow pace and finished in about 2.5 hours. No idea on the mileage but I'm guessing somewhere around 13-15 miles for the full loop from the spring creek trailhead? The trail is in great shape. Needs more riders to smooth it out but I was riding my 7" ASX so I didn't really notice the irregularities

I'll post up a new thread with some pics.

**powder4breakfast** · 05-17-2007, 10:53 AM

Otter took me and 3 of our buddies to Jacob's ladder in Draper last night. That is very fun trail. It is in fine shape except for one small section where horses left their marks when it was muddy. Other than that very small section, the trail was smooth and in great shape. If you haven't ridden this trail (mandatory climb to the top, then DH from there) give 'er a go. Starts off open on the ridge. Then you get down in the trees where it gets really tight and windy. Then it opens up again. Make sure you ride with someone who knows the trail or you may miss a few of the turn offs and forks. Fun trail - great shape.

**skiguide** · 05-17-2007, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by powder4breakfast

Otter took me and 3 of our buddies to Jacob's ladder in Draper last night. That is very fun trail.

hehe.. Bryce Kellogg and I almost did that too last night... looked good/sounded interesting from people on the trail.. holler next time you head up that way.

where did you start from? Draper Pool?

**powder4breakfast** · 05-17-2007, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by skiguide

where did you start from? Draper Pool?

After leaving one car at the bottom, we parked at the little mountain top store. Then road down towards alpine about a 1/2 mile, crossed the fence, rode up to the top from there.

CS · 05-17-2007, 01:12 PM

Reading this thread makes me really miss Utah and the plethora of kickin trails and good peeps to ride them with.

**skiguide** · 05-17-2007, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by powder4breakfast

After leaving one car at the bottom, we parked at the little mountain top store. Then road down towards alpine about a 1/2 mile, crossed the fence, rode up to the top from there.

ah-ha! knew there had to be a psuedo shuttle option for DH types

I likey yer style.

don't know where the store is so i would need some directions if i were gonna do it.

**otter** · 05-17-2007, 01:35 PM

You really need someone to show you the way to the trail head. There are so many roads you can get lost on and different trails that go to who knows where. If you want I would be interested in hitting it up again in a few days.

**yentna** · 05-17-2007, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by CS

Reading this thread makes me really miss Utah and the plethora of kickin trails and good peeps to ride them with.

And you are also missed. Po' boy....

**Particle** · 05-17-2007, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by CS

Reading this thread makes me really miss Utah and the plethora of kickin trails and good peeps to ride them with.

Likewise, but I'm stoked I get to hang and ride a bit still. CS if it makes you feel any better, Ohio riding makes me miss Fresno riding, especially 007...

CS · 05-17-2007, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by Particle

CS if it makes you feel any better, Ohio riding makes me miss Fresno riding, especially 007...

Ouch, that's no bueno.

Just did a lap on 007 last night from the second entrance. Good times but it's already super dusty. Gonna be a long summer. Oh well, just have to head over to Mammoth when it really heats up around here.

**phatfreeheeler** · 05-17-2007, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by skiguide

ah-ha! knew there had to be a psuedo shuttle option for DH types

I likey yer style.

don't know where the store is so i would need some directions if i were gonna do it.

As someone who has hiked the Jacob's Ladder trail a bit and never really thought about riding down it till now. It is the most common approach for people going up Lone Peak, so while one day there may be nobody, other days many people are hiking up this and probably not expecting fast bikers. They may also be carrying a heavy pack of climbing gear and not be very agile. Just a little FYI.

**otter** · 05-17-2007, 04:40 PM

FYI, There are only a few hundred yards of the hiking trail that you actually ride on. then you bank a hard left into the trees. to a single track. I have never seen a hiker on this trail. The single track is smoooth and buffed out. Also, There have been some bussy bees at work. A few smaller hits have developed since last year. Hips actually.

**phatfreeheeler** · 05-17-2007, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by otter

FYI, There are only a few hundred yards of the hiking trail that you actually ride on. then you bank a hard left into the trees. to a single track. I have never seen a hiker on this trail. The single track is smoooth and buffed out. Also, There have been some bussy bees at work. A few smaller hits have developed since last year. Hips actually.

Sweet, sounds like I'll need a guided tour

**Lonnie** · 05-17-2007, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by phatfreeheeler

Sweet, sounds like I'll need a guided tour

Or a map

I live down that way and I'm in the process of GPS'ing a lot of the trails down on the south bench. There is a bunch of sweet "undiscovered" single track hidden in the surban sprawl (that I'm a part of). I should have everything done before too long. We rode Clarks trail Sunday. Here's part of the track file (I erased it 1/2 way up. D'oh!!!)

EDIT: It looks like some of the ride snapped to the road, but it should follow the Bonneville Shoreline trail....

**schindlerpiste** · 05-19-2007, 04:38 PM

Mid-Mountain madness: Today, I did holly's to Ambush to MMT to Holly's. It's 95% ready. Mostly dry. Only two very small snow drifts between Ambush and Holly's DH. I'd say that it will be 100% ready, and in excellent shape, by next weekend. Let the fun begin.
If anyone is riding the MMT and ending at The Canyons, give me a shout. I will treat you to a beer and swim.

AC and DTM, this goes especially for you. I have a small HW gift for you that I was unable to deliver at the recent festivities.

**altagirl** · 05-21-2007, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by schindlerpiste

Mid-Mountain madness: Today, I did holly's to Ambush to MMT to Holly's. It's 95% ready. Mostly dry. Only two very small snow drifts between Ambush and Holly's DH. I'd say that it will be 100% ready, and in excellent shape, by next weekend. Let the fun begin.
If anyone is riding the MMT and ending at The Canyons, give me a shout. I will treat you to a beer and swim.

I'm totally mystified by this route. Do you have a map? I've only done MMT from Deer Valley all the way accross, Holly's down, ride the road back or shuttle back to DV. Where's Ambush?

Is MMT ready yet farther out?

**powder4breakfast** · 05-25-2007, 10:52 AM

Once again, Otter showed me to a new trail. Mueller Park is $. Very smooth single track with smooth dark dirt and great turns. The greenery in very thick and lush. It even has a short little DH spur with a few small stunts to get silly on. Otter and I tested are new rigs on some ladder jumps at the bottom. Otter was really sending it. Then for my second time ever jumping a bike, I decided instead of riding up a ladder and across the bridge part... I would jump the ladder and clear the bridge part. Landed and slipped a pedal... butt to tire... gut to seat... somehow bounced back up and rode it out... Good times on a good trail with a good friend. Give Mueller Park a shot.