Red Hill; Legal trails

[The Duckmeister]

I saw some tape across the top section of crusher just last week with a ‘no illegal trail building’ sign. Maybe that was just the top section???

what happened to duckmeister? Can’t seem to tag him in and ask him

I went into hibernation for a while......

Top of Crusher is still very much under construction, so access is discouraged until it's ready - which won't be for a few months yet as no works will be done until we get past the height of summer & start getting some moisture back into the dirt; at this time of year the dirt is unstable fluff so trail works are pointless 'cos it won't settle in.

There are usually a few "no unauthorised trail works" signs scattered around the place even on the established legal trails, because we do get local ratbags cutting in new lines, usually during school hols....

 

[GTBoy]

Thanks for the info. The offer stands to update maps in the future.
Cheers

 

[The Duckmeister]

Thanks, I'll keep it in mind when we're ready to add stuff.

 

[The Duckmeister]

A bit of a Stage 2 update... The club and Park Vic have finally cut through all the bureaucratic bullshit, which means we're just about to begin proper works to get the first parts of Stage 2 completed and formalised! :-D The initial phase will see completeion of Crusher and the Sawtooth loop, the return climb component of which is variously known as Sawlegs, Sawlungs or Bowsaw, and the building-from-scratch of the long-awaited Vomit Bypass. This all-new trail will be a green-rated two-way trail to provide a gentler descent than Rock Salt, and an easier climb than the pig of a fire road above the central trail junction. Works are scheduled from next week through to late July, so please respect any trail closures during this time to avoid prolonging the construction more than necessary.

 

[TM2]

A bit of a Stage 2 update... The club and Park Vic have finally cut through all the bureaucratic bullshit, which means we're just about to begin proper works to get the first parts of Stage 2 completed and formalised! :-D The initial phase will see completeion of Crusher and the Sawtooth loop, the return climb component of which is variously known as Sawlegs, Sawlungs or Bowsaw, and the building-from-scratch of the long-awaited Vomit Bypass. This all-new trail will be a green-rated two-way trail to provide a gentler descent than Rock Salt, and an easier climb than the pig of a fire road above the central trail junction. Works are scheduled from next week through to late July, so please respect any trail closures during this time to avoid prolonging the construction more than necessary.

What's the best way to get involved with helping out with the trail building (I've no experience but plenty of spare time at the moment)

 

[Daniel Hale]

What's the best way to get involved with helping out with the trail building (I've no experience but plenty of spare time at the moment)

i put in my vicjob covid database thingy i’m prepared to help with trail re builds, either mtb or walking for parks vic whoever..also happy to travel, have done an mtba trail bldg/maint. course, club paid $4k for a group of us to do it few yrs ago..heard nothing

 

[Boom King]

Great news.

 

[The Duckmeister]

What's the best way to get involved with helping out with the trail building (I've no experience but plenty of spare time at the moment)

Unfortunately due to current restrictions all voluntary work on the trails is suspended indefinitely; these upcoming works wil be undertaken by a professional firm. If you're interested in helping out once the restrictions are lifted, contact the club either via email of their Farcebook page. For insurance purposes you will need to hold a MTBA membership. Once restrictions are lifted, the trail crew will be resuming weekly building/maintenance sessions on Tuesday afternoons.

 

[The Duckmeister]

Just a reminder that parts of Sawtooth and Crusher are closed for construction works. Please stay off those bits until they're ready.

 

[The Duckmeister]

Aaand, recently got word that the new bit of Sawtooth and the return climb are officially open!

 

[Boom King]

Aaand, recently got word that the new bit of Sawtooth and the return climb are officially open!

Now, if you'd kindly arrange to move it 5km from my joint......

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[yuley95]

Now, if you'd kindly arrange to move it 5km from my joint......

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I second this request

 

[Boom King]

Anyone ridden Sawtooth or Charlotte's recently? What are trail conditions like? Cheers.

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[danncam]

I'm champing at the bit to get down there now I can. The RHR facebook does warn of wet trails at the mo. I think they have also not been allowed to do any trail maintenance for a while. That said I'm thinking of heading down today after work

 

[Boom King]

I'm champing at the bit to get down there now I can. The RHR facebook does warn of we trails at the mo. I think they have also not been allowed to do any trail maintenance for a while. That said I'm thinking of heading down today after work

If you head over to the Seawinds side, let me know trail conditions. I'm heading there tomorrow after work.

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[danncam]

If you head over to the Seawinds side, let me know trail conditions. I'm heading there tomorrow after work.

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will do, but I'm unlikely to hit that side if I make it today, sorry. My 25 gets me to the dromana side.

 

[Boom King]

will do, but I'm unlikely to hit that side if I make it today, sorry. My 25 gets me to the dromana side.

I'm happy for you either way. Let me know what the main trails are like as I can do both sides.

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[danncam]

I'm happy for you either way. Let me know what the main trails are like as I can do both sides.

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Did it, felt a little surreal driving further than woolies.
The flat connecting trail had lots of puddles. Dead would and rocksalt where fine. God it was nice to be back on good trails and giving my new bike a workout.

 

[Boom King]

Sawtooth was in great nic, only a few wet patches. The new climb out, Bowsaw, was great too, with a few bog holes. Hadn't ridden for 4 1/2 months, was one of the best rides ever.

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[kip01]

Sawtooth was in great nic, only a few wet patches. The new climb out, Bowsaw, was great too, with a few bog holes. Hadn't ridden for 4 1/2 months, was one of the best rides ever.

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Whats sawtooth and bowsaw? Never heard of these