Rode this morning for the first time. There is a tree down right before T3 over by the tennis courts. Maybe 10 inches across, nothing a little bunny hop can't do. 

On The (Softball) side is part of that trail closed??  Right after the short track connector. I've seen a few private property signs and tape across the trail on both sides.

I belive most of the softball loop was lost do to develoent from the apartment complex.

I rode it last week and notice probably 1/2 the softball loop lost.   both loops have seen better days.

There is a workday Saturday at 8:30 am. Let's all go out and fix it up again.

I'm in....see you there and where exactley are we meeting and do we need more tools, I can ask Scott ...I have a tone of ideas to walk with you....

There are some crazy unofficial rogue lines out there on the volleyball loop that only a psychopath would take... but you can tell someone bombs off them. I'm pretty sure it's slayemf...

I ride Renni once a week on my way home from Uptown.  The softball loop was shortened the first time I rode it so I don't know the trails former glory but I want to dissuade those that might now have a bad perception of Renni based on the comments in this thread.

For reference, my rotation of trails is ACSG, Riverwalk, SWDP, Renni, WWC, Baxter, Sherman and Beatty.  I stick to the intermediate level trials.  

For me, the volleyball loop is the most challenging trail I ride.  It has greatly improved my skills and confidence.  I had avoided Renni for while base on the reviews on this website, particularly those on the volleyball loop.  As I use Renni and SWDP as breaks in my commute home, the variation between the two is perfect with Renni being very technical and SWDP having good flow.  Although I do prefer other trails, I find Renni fits my weekday needs well and it will stay in my rotation.

Oh, and I hope this is alright, I moved the log yesterday.

Specialist wrote on 06/18/15 at 4:51pm:


I totally agree with you on that.  But we kinda did that to ourselves 25 years ago.   Good thing we're not where we were 12 years ago...4 trail systems. Catawba closed down for 2 years, loosing a bit of Renni back then when they demolished the Coliseum.  

We had:

1. Catawba               about 12 miles
2. Renni                   about 6 miles
3. N. Meck                about 3.5 miles
4. Beatty                   about 6 miles

Less than 30 miles.  Add another 12 or so miles if you factor in Poplar Tent.

Look at what we have now:

1.  USNWC                 about 23 miles?
2. Renni                     about 4 miles?
3. N. Meck                  3.5 miles
4. Beatty                     6 miles
5. LNSP                      30.5 miles
6. Fisher Farm             5.4 miles with another 4-6 in the works.
7. Sherman                 12 miles ?
8.  BYT and PRP          16-17 miles
9 Signal Hill                 4.5 miles
10. Ann Springs           10 miles?
11. SWDP                    2-3 milles
Uwharrie, Rocky River Trail, River Walk...

I know I've missed many others and that's not factoring in the out lying area at Kerr Scott Reservoir.


So on a positive side we've almost quadrupled the amount of trails open to MTB's in the last 12 years.  For you math nuts that's about 7 miles of NEW TRAIL A YEAR FOR 12-13 YEARS!!!

THAT IS CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION!!!!

The Cycle Path wrote on 06/18/15 at 5:37pm:


As I bounce from area to area, riding well cared for singletrack, I count myself lucky to be a dues-paying (and occasional trail-working) member of the Trailblazers!

Lucky, smiling banana I am.

I rode Renni last year before the "chop" and just rode the race loop last week.  I did notice it was shorter, but still had just as good of a time.  It's a technical trail system for sure.  I would still encourage anyone interested to try it out.  Variety is after all the spice of life...

You can still get a 6.25 mile "loop" at Renni by 1. Riding the short track (to warm-up) 2. Riding the volleyball loop 3. Riding the short track again. 

If you just ride them both I think you are at roughly 4.25