- Trail:
- Alpine Baldy Trail (Skykomish)
- Status:
- Minor Issue / Yellow
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Issue status:
- Condition:
- Dry -
- Reporter Primary Activity:
- Mountain Bike
Description:
I rode Alpine Baldy to the end today. There are no trees on the trail to block you. Zero. Zip. Nada.
There are 4 hazards that I want to raise awareness of. Some will stay, some can be fixed, some are minor. We're MTB riders and used to hazards on the trail, it's part of the game. Only calling them out because you must pay attention as they come up quick on the descent. Pictures of each are included, explanations below. GPS coordinates are to the RootBall O'Death as that's the most significant hazard.
1. **San Andreas**. Mini-fault line if you use imagination. The ground is separating and currently a 4-inch difference on either side, with a gap that is aligned to the direction of the trail. As you are coming in hot just prior to the Avalanche Debris section on the return, it's easy to slip a front wheel into the gap and go over the bars. FIX: Not really possible, just clear vegetation nearby throughout the summer so it's clearly visible.
2. **Feats Of Strength**. This log needs a strong person to rock it over the embankment and off the trail. Not really a hazard as it's clearly visible and plenty of trail to ride around it. FIX: Need a rider who wants to test their "feats of strength" and roll this log another foot off the trail to meet required standards. Bragging rights deserving.
3. **Rootball O'Death**. It's easy to forget where this is located as you are zipping down the forest. Seriously, someone may not stop in time, please be aware. FIX: Bring a shovel, pick-mattock, and bucket to borrow soil from the root ball and fill in the hole.
4. **Duck Duck Tree**. Two leaners within 50 feet of each other. Super easy to duck under, but if you have tools such as a rake or similar sticking higher than your pack, it could catch. FIX: Well, someone may fix the lower one, but I question why bother, best to just be aware of it. The higher leaner is rotten and snagged and requires a certified sawyer of faller status, personally I think it's safest to let nature handle this.
There are 4 hazards that I want to raise awareness of. Some will stay, some can be fixed, some are minor. We're MTB riders and used to hazards on the trail, it's part of the game. Only calling them out because you must pay attention as they come up quick on the descent. Pictures of each are included, explanations below. GPS coordinates are to the RootBall O'Death as that's the most significant hazard.
1. **San Andreas**. Mini-fault line if you use imagination. The ground is separating and currently a 4-inch difference on either side, with a gap that is aligned to the direction of the trail. As you are coming in hot just prior to the Avalanche Debris section on the return, it's easy to slip a front wheel into the gap and go over the bars. FIX: Not really possible, just clear vegetation nearby throughout the summer so it's clearly visible.
2. **Feats Of Strength**. This log needs a strong person to rock it over the embankment and off the trail. Not really a hazard as it's clearly visible and plenty of trail to ride around it. FIX: Need a rider who wants to test their "feats of strength" and roll this log another foot off the trail to meet required standards. Bragging rights deserving.
3. **Rootball O'Death**. It's easy to forget where this is located as you are zipping down the forest. Seriously, someone may not stop in time, please be aware. FIX: Bring a shovel, pick-mattock, and bucket to borrow soil from the root ball and fill in the hole.
4. **Duck Duck Tree**. Two leaners within 50 feet of each other. Super easy to duck under, but if you have tools such as a rake or similar sticking higher than your pack, it could catch. FIX: Well, someone may fix the lower one, but I question why bother, best to just be aware of it. The higher leaner is rotten and snagged and requires a certified sawyer of faller status, personally I think it's safest to let nature handle this.
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