Scales Lake }{ Southern

[ricdix]

Sounds like someone is training for a 12 hour. Good for you Steve. Your a machine.

[steve]

Not this year. Focusing on Cyclocross now.

[Tim]

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revelstoker wrote:

Got out to Scales Lake yesterday, kind of mad at myself for not getting out there sooner. That place is awesome. I need to explore some of the other trails I rode past but man those short little steeps kept knocking me off the bike < need to ride more>.

One thought, does everyone park at the beginning to avoid the $2 entry fee or do you still have to pay it? Either way, if the $2 goes to keeping the park running and improving the trails, I think we should pay it every time or do they have a 1yr park pass? Too much time in OR. and paid all the user fees. Money well spent for epic rides. Wonder if IN could get something going to help fund the parks and trail development.

I have paid the fee to support the park, but there are times i just ride in. Sometimes they don't make you pay anyway.

[Tim]

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thrashin wrote:

Scale's lake is my favorite ride around town. Some friends and I try to get together a couple of times a year to head into the Louiseville area. So far no trips yet this year, but I need a little Ft.Duffield soon. If you've not been there it's the closest thing to dh/fr we have. A few different lines down, including dirt jumps, gaps, step downs, berms, creek beds, creek jumps, and some pinners. Pm me, maybe we can get a few guys together to ride before your child arrives. Don't worry though I've got a 4 year old daughter and still get my mtb fix.
BTW I like the work you've done out at the lake
We had something similar out at USI
-Seth

[thrashin]

New berms are SICK!! Kodus to those who did the work. PM me if anyone is interested in fixing the creek jump. I was think of putting in an 8-10 raised bridge. So it was more of a table top or just a bridge.

[freerideco]

Sounds good. It can't get any worse than it is now. A larger landing would help a lot.

[thrashin]

Oct 23, 2009 10:32:15 GMT -5 freerideco said:

Sounds good. It can't get any worse than it is now. A larger landing would help a lot.

Yep, I agree. I was thinking of 6-7 foot long 2-2 1/2 foot tall jumps on both sides of the 8 -10 foot bridge. 3 foot wide dead center of the trail. It might be a beast, over 20 foot long all together. If the rain holds off I'll be out there Saturday or Sunday before I go into work. I wanted to clear the fallen trees on the goat trail. Then I was going to take some measurements of what is to be the bridge. Probably not riding unless the trails are dry.
email me if you'll be out there. Do you think Scales lake would purchase the wood if we build the bridge?

[freerideco]

That sounds real good. It's worth a shot to ask, but I wouldn't be too hopeful for them to help with the purchase. Gonna be pretty busy this weekend but may be able to sneak away. Give me a head-up if you go.

[freerideco]

Saw 2 new down trees today. Riding clockwise, they are just past the campsite nearest to the back gate to the park. They're pretty big and both probably need to be cut. I don't have the resources. Anyone else?

[thrashin]

Oct 23, 2009 18:14:57 GMT -5 freerideco said:

Saw 2 new down trees today. Riding clockwise, they are just past the campsite nearest to the back gate to the park. They're pretty big and both probably need to be cut. I don't have the resources. Anyone else?

I have a chain saw. It's not huge but should get through 10 dia. trees in 1 pass. Sunday morning 8 or 9ish?

[freerideco]

Good chance. I'll let you know.

[thrashin]

9 am sunday morning, any hands are appreciated. i'll bring my chainsaw and bike. shouldn't be to much work

[thrashin]

As of Nov. 1st gates close at 4:30. Lots of leaves down, but trails are if good shape. Kind of slick trying to get up some of the sharper hills.

[kylekirkman]

hey all.... Scales has a ton of users... and everyone seems motivated enough to get out to scales and work here and there.... sooo....

here I go again... yes again... does anyone want to try for a small Dirt jump area and or pump track at scales?

also there are a few areas on trail that have not been (3 areas) tapped for air integration...
sure, there are the 2 built ups on the south end, but there is a few good places for using the existing terrain as a launch with the potential for a sweet landing ramp on the backside..

It seems that there is more dedication to scales than anywhere else in the area...
just food for thought.
again.

[hayes]

Anyone want to meet at Scales @ 9am Saturday, Dec. 19 for some good, cold and possibly wet riding? I'm game if I get feedback.