Ron and Dorothy Strasser
First I want to say that the trails behind the first blue gate are open for riding. I have been in there removing windfall and so have some other folks from PUMP. I am not sure of exact status, but most of the trails should be pretty good. This weekend will be the first semi-dry one we have had out there in ages. If you get out enjoy.
But.....
Day before yesterday Longview Fiber started heavy duty road upgrade in the area where my Skeet Chute (John Joy named it Headhunter) trail starts. THIS IS NOT IN THE AREA I MENTIONED ABOVE. They have posted their standard "NO ENTRY" sign just inside the gate. It is very important that we do not go into "that area" when they are working and especially when posted. Please let anyone you know that may be considering going out there to ride (in the nice weather coming up) to NOT enter there. At present we might be able to go in from below (as that entry is not posted) and then STAY OFF the UPPER SECTION of trail that goes to area they are working. Another rule of thumb with regard to Longview property is if the gate is OPEN... do not enter as well. That open gate means that they are in their working and do not want us in their way.
I hope to get out and check this out if not tomorrow, then Sat. or Sun. Right now I have a sore throat (first time I can say I have really felt sick since Feb of 05) that is no fun. Uck!!!!
It is so important that we "abide" just like the dude or even better by their rules of engagement. We are so lucky that they let us ride on their property. I hope mtb riders do nothing to harm that relationship. Yeah it is a ways out of town, but so close when you look at the cost of fuel for motor vehicles.
ron