just a quick one, national parks couldnt give a stuff about the mtb trails in Glenrock. I was there last weekend, (during the only sunshine we had) to check the place out after NPWS had been through. They've choped up the trees on Gun Club rd, and left the ones that are blocking the trails as they were. Don't put all your belief in NPWS.
The NPWS haven't finished going through.
But, the important thing to remember is that none of the trails in there are actuaslly designated as trails under the current POM. They could be closed at any time if the NPWS were so inclined.
As has previously been stated, the park is closed at the moment, I'd advise staying out for a few major reasons.
The Draft POM is being written at the moment, the Consultative committee has had its input, but we are now awaiting the document that will go on public consultation. Riding in the park, while the park is closed, is not going to make us as a group look real good, and if we can't observe something simple like a park closure, why should they take us seriously.
The park is closed for a reason.
Yes not all trails will be cleared by the NPWS, we will have to live with that and move on, but once the new POM comes out, any trails designated as mtb trails (and they will be in their) will be subject to regular maintenance as is any other designated trail or management road in the park at the moment.
I invite anyone who wants any more info on the park, the current state of the new POM or the trail conditions to come over to the
Glenrock Trail Alliance Website and have a bit of a read or ask questions.
Regardless of what you may think of the NPWS and their management regime, now is probably one of the most important times ever to tow the line.
I don't want to sound like I am telling people what to do, but there is progress being made into the provision of dedicated trails in the reserve, and I'd hate to see it thrown away over some riding when its not appropriate to do so.
