Trouble at Nass

[MR. evil]

http://www.crankfire.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9634

 

[severine]

That sucks! Seems like some of the area might still be okay though, right? I'm not real familiar with it since I've only ridden a very small portion.

 

[MR. evil]

That sucks! Seems like some of the area might still be okay though, right? I'm not real familiar with it since I've only ridden a very small portion.

seems like parking will be an issue.

 

[severine]

How about parking at Sessions and going from there? I realize it's a little bit down the road, but it shouldn't be too bad.

 

[bvibert]

This really sucks!

 

[o3jeff]

Sounds like we are still safe at Stone but like Tim said there isn't a lot of parking there.Are the trails off the soccer field the Water Depts property?

 

[severine]

Sounds like we are still safe at Stone but like Tim said there isn't a lot of parking there.Are the trails off the soccer field the Water Depts property?

I suppose if you really had to, maybe you could find a way to carpool a little. You know, some park somewhere else and others will meet you there, bring you to the start point, and then bring you back to your car when the ride is over. Just trying to find a solution...

 

[MR. evil]

Sounds like we are still safe at Stone but like Tim said there isn't a lot of parking there.Are the trails off the soccer field the Water Depts property?

If stone starts seeing the amount of cars that park on Scoville I think it will only be a matter of time until someone complains

 

[WoodCore]

Sounds like we are still safe at Stone but like Tim said there isn't a lot of parking there.Are the trails off the soccer field the Water Depts property?

No! That I'm pretty sure is Burlington town property.

How about parking at Sessions and going from there? I realize it's a little bit down the road, but it shouldn't be too bad.

It's really not. I rode out of there on Monday this week and it made for a nice loop.

http://crankfire.com/trails/data.php?dataid=597

 

[deadheadskier]

My folks used to live on Sawmill Road 8 years ago. There's a cul de sac at the end. You have my permission to park there any time.

 

[Paul]

That sucks, but has been par for the course lately. Glad there are none of those restrictions where I ride.

 

[bvibert]

Stone parking is right in the middle of Nassahegan state forest, as far as I know. I'm not sure if MTB is officially ok there, but the current problems are with the NB water dept, who has nothing to do with that area. The water dept also has nothing to do with the riding out of the soccer fields, AFAIK.

But yeah, if Stone starts seeing Scoville levels of traffic it won't be good. Not so much for people complaining, more for because it will destroy the area.

 

[bvibert]

My folks used to live on Sawmill Road 8 years ago. There's a cul de sac at the end. You have my permission to park there any time.

Sweet, now all we have to do is cut a trail from there to the Johnnycake downhill.

 

[o3jeff]

I guess we'll have to see what the Mayor of Nassahegan, Rueler has for recommendations or if someone(NEMBA) intends to contact the Water dept to try an work something out.

 

[bvibert]

(NEMBA) intends to contact the Water dept to try an work something out.

That's probably the most prudent step at this point, but what do I know?

 

[MR. evil]

I am not sure Nemba will be able to do much. They typically like to go in and get permission to build trails and ride BEFORE hand. the fact that most of those trails are illegal will not help the cause. Also, the MDC has kept Nemba out of the Rez despite the fact that those trails needs nembas help

 

[bvibert]

AFAIK a lot of MTB trails in CT started out as illegally cut trails until NEMBA stepped in to get things legit. This is exactly the sort of thing they could help with.

 

[o3jeff]

If I get caught I am using one of your names.

But then again the chances of me getting caught aren't that great since I hardly ride.

 

[MR. evil]

I guess if you get stopped just tell them you don't have an ID on you. Then tell them your name is Brian Vibert.

 

[deadheadskier]

Sweet, now all we have to do is cut a trail from there to the Johnnycake downhill.

wouldn't surprise me if there is a trail in there already. Where that cul de sac is at the end of Sawmill Road backs up to conservation land all the way to the top of Johnny Cake.