North Branch Trail Conditions (Spring 2011)

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Permalink Reply by J M on March 13, 2011 at 8:20pm

NBT was great today. The trail was totally clear except for one small section (maybe 10 yards long) that still had some ice.

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Permalink Reply by Michael A on March 13, 2011 at 8:23pm

Thanks JM, I wanted to ride it tomorrow, now I know it is clear

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Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on March 13, 2011 at 11:45pm

Rode mile 0-13, loop, 13-6, took Church St back east today.

 

There are a few sections that still have ice, but nothing too long to walk if you want to be extra cautious. 

 

Each section that's still iced over has ruts of clear pavement.  I had no problems on my 25s today riding through the ruts.

 

The underpass before mile 10 has a big chunk of ice in the northbound lane, so use caution there.  I was surprised I didn't wipe out on it. 

 

Other than the few short sections with icy chunks, the trail is in good condition.  No black ice or thin ice sheets to speak of.

 

J M said:

NBT was great today. The trail was totally clear except for one small section (maybe 10 yards long) that still had some ice.

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Permalink Reply by J M on March 14, 2011 at 8:09am

Thanks Tank. I did forget about the Northbound chunk inside the underpass. Use caution, but it is avoidable.

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:

Rode mile 0-13, loop, 13-6, took Church St back east today.

 

There are a few sections that still have ice, but nothing too long to walk if you want to be extra cautious. 

 

Each section that's still iced over has ruts of clear pavement.  I had no problems on my 25s today riding through the ruts.

 

The underpass before mile 10 has a big chunk of ice in the northbound lane, so use caution there.  I was surprised I didn't wipe out on it. 

 

Other than the few short sections with icy chunks, the trail is in good condition.  No black ice or thin ice sheets to speak of.

 

J M said:

NBT was great today. The trail was totally clear except for one small section (maybe 10 yards long) that still had some ice.

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