Ester Dome Single Track Closed
by Joel on May.03, 2010, under Advocacy, Bike, Ester Dome Single Track
Unfortunately, riders that could not wait until the trail dried out before riding it have in effect vandalized what they love. The trail now has deep wheel gashes in the berms and the water drainages have been backed-up by ruts. It will take many hours of work to fix the damage done to this point.
The trail was built to sustainable standards, meaning that the entire trail was built with a five degree out-slope on the tread, grade reversals, drainages, and other construction methods of preventing erosion. The five degree out-slope is vulnerable to damage, especially during the first year, because the trail has not had enough time to fully harden. When ridden in soft conditions it forms a groove in the line most ridden by users. The water then runs down the groove and erosion becomes a serious problem. The best line, usually the most ridden line, becomes an erosion rut. All areas where this rutting occurs will need to be re-graded if the trail is to last for future riding enjoyment. The repairs will take many hours of hard work and manual labor.
Don’t be a trail vandal! Please stay off the trails until they are dry, and the trail has a chance to harden.
If you have ridden the trail this spring, please come and volunteer with us this summer. Contact us at Goldstream Sports for days and times of volunteering. The more help we have, the easier it is to build and repair the trail, and everyone can enjoy a fun and beautiful trail. Thank you.
