Sports Recreation

Staying Dry

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

By Scott Fitzgerald

Jackson Hole, Wyo.-Mother Nature has once again proved how quickly she can dry out the single track. Reports are streaming in that trails are drying out, and the riding is sweet. That’s great, but this time of the year can also bring problems to our skinny little dirt buddies.

I know you would never ride on a trail that’s wet and muddy, but some people don’t know any better. The temptation to go a little further and explore a little higher can be overwhelming. It’s easy to protect our trails with one rule of thumb. If there’s standing water, don’t keep going. With that said, here’s the latest Cache Creek trail info:

Putt Putt - dry except for the upper most section.

Hagen - mostly rideable with good trail judgment (the water tip above).
Cache Sidewalk - buff and good to go.

Ferrin’s - rideable most of the way up, but too wet up to or over the top.

Game Creek – good except for the divide.  No loops yet.

Sink or Swim – dry with a little snow walking on the King.

If you want ongoing trail condition reports, check out www.jacksonholebikes.com, and follow the links to “cycling,” then “local riding.”
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