North Branch Trail

Does anyone know if the North Branch Trail (at Devon) is flooded?

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Permalink Reply by PC on July 30, 2011 at 6:09am
It's no longer flooded at Devon. The North Branch Trail is completely ridable all the way up to the gardens.
Permalink Reply by Scott Fisher on August 1, 2011 at 12:48am
Thanks, Peter.  It was gorgeous. 
Permalink Reply by Matt Talbert on March 10, 2014 at 2:39am

With talk of trail conditions and how winter has destroyed them, I thought I would wake up this thread. Last time I checked, the trail is not very ridable. Hopefully some melting will help clear it up this week.

Permalink Reply by JeffB on March 10, 2014 at 3:55am

I wouldn't count on this trail being fully clear until late April.  There are many sections that are almost always in shade and they take a long time to melt, even with warm weather.

Permalink Reply by Tom Z on March 10, 2014 at 7:48am

Even the areas that aren't in shade are not rideable. I cross the trail driving the Edens Expressway just north of Lake St.  You can see a ton of bumpy ice/snow on the trail.

It's too bad, because this is my way of commuting to work...

Permalink Reply by Adam Z on March 10, 2014 at 1:21pm

Last week it was suitable for snowshoeing.  I think it'll be a while.

Permalink Reply by Shawn A Conley on March 12, 2014 at 12:52am

It's probably suitable for snowshoeing today.  #damnyoupolarvortex  I wanna ride my roadbike. 

Adam Z said:

Last week it was suitable for snowshoeing.  I think it'll be a while.

Permalink Reply by Andy J on March 15, 2014 at 9:40am

Rode past the entrance to NBT at Glenview Rd. and then later at Willow - nothing but ice.

Sticking to the streets...

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on March 15, 2014 at 3:01pm

I'd consider that a realistic estimate for any local trail in a wooded area.

JeffB (7+ miles) said:

I wouldn't count on this trail being fully clear until late April.  There are many sections that are almost always in shade and they take a long time to melt, even with warm weather.

Permalink Reply by Duppie on March 20, 2014 at 2:08pm

I attempted to ride the trail today. I rode from the entrance on Devon and Milwaukee to Touhy. It was mostly clear with a few icy patches. I think another few warm days and it may be completely melted.

As a bonus I got to see about 15 deer. This time of the year, with no foliage, they are very visible.

Permalink Reply by Matt Talbert on March 21, 2014 at 2:36am

That is good to hear. Today is supposed to be a nice day, so hopefully that will put a dent into some of the remaining ice. I might go explore tomorrow with my hybrid bike and see how it is.

Duppie said:

I attempted to ride the trail today. I rode from the entrance on Devon and Milwaukee to Touhy. It was mostly clear with a few icy patches. I think another few warm days and it may be completely melted.

As a bonus I got to see about 15 deer. This time of the year, with no foliage, they are very visible.

Permalink Reply by Duppie on March 28, 2014 at 1:08pm

Rode it today from the start at Devon and Caldwell to Glenview Rd. It was clear with very limited snow in a few places. I consider it clear for any and all bikes

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