i rode that new reroute not too long ago and like it. I haven't ridden there lately due to the freakin gnats. Way too many. Especially on the softball side. 

Thinking about riding there Sunday given the gnats aren't crazy. Anyone know if the number of gnats has reduced?

Rode there on Wednesday and Thursday - didn't encounter a single gnat that I'm aware of (not to mention a swarm). Might have had something to do with the rain or maybe they were clearing somewhere near the trail (construction keeps getting closer) when you encountered them. 

Vis a vis the break-ins, I haven't heard anything about them for about a year or so. I don't remember them being an issue last summer either. There was a heavy police presence (and I mean heavy) in the lots last year and maybe they got the message. There were break-ins at North Meck last year; sadly, they happen everywhere. If you are worried about it, park on the tennis court side and ride the trail from there (all the break-ins, to the best of my knowledge, were on the softball side). I've been riding there for four years and have been fortunate so far, I guess. Maybe the CMS faculty parking sticker let's them know there's nothing valuable inside (sometimes they even leave me some gas money under the wipers).

Got down to Renni for the first time in a year and a half yesterday morning.  Parking lot was full for a youth baseball tourney.  Had the trails to myself, though.  Forgot how much fun it was back there, especially when you're carrying some speed.  Thanks to the trail gnomes that are maintaining and improving that place.