TrillWill wrote on 09/21/18 at 11:43am:

My name is David, and we have met.  I've worked on a few trail days, and will again. Did anyone see my apology? 

FRs wrote on 09/22/18 at 1:00am:

I did and it's appreciated and accepted.   

On that note, I'm surprised I'm just now seeing this post!    

Trails are what they are.  Much of the trails at LNSP suffer from a lot of use over the years.  Some can be attributed to the bi directional nature of the trail as most of the trail, with the exception of Laurel and Wildlife sections, were designed to be ridden in one direction.  This makes some sections that were climbs become fast down hills get a lot of braking wear from less experienced riders.   

We are getting ready to do a big restoration project on Hawk, Hicks Creek and Norwood very soon so most, if not all, of the erosion issues will be addressed.   

Remember that these looks were built starting in 2002 through 2005 and have seen a bunch of use.

As for roots?  They are what they are.  Fisher has a lot of them but many on the beginner loop have been removed over the years.  If it's an intermediate or advanced loop, I typically leave them unless they cause excessive widening of the trail.  Ride what and where you like and let others do the same.

I rode Hawk,hicks,norwood and Monbo for a few years before the directions changed. I really liked riding the original layout. I didn't like the new directions, and think they should be one way. I know wildlife was built as a trail with maximum flow, But the odd years are the years that get Maximum flow. There's flow in the even years, but the other is a lot more fun. The current direction of Laural is the most fun. All the arguments that have come out for the trails ,points to the trails being fun for all for years to come. So why not keep that one trail system fun

sager wrote on 09/22/18 at 11:10pm:

So we are all Geezers here?

I'll take advantage of how many views a thread about roots will get and put out a shameless plug 

Please send me an email if you would like to join the trail crew at LKN State Park.  I will provide training and introduce you to our existing crew of experienced trail workers.  I'm considering putting together a professionally led one day trail school again this fall and you could be a part of it if you are committed to helping at the park throughout the year.  wwash3rd@gmail 

rockytop wrote on 09/23/18 at 4:19pm:

Maybe even every half day

Last time I heard anything about Gramps, he was fishing and living in Florida. I miss Gramps also.

If you want to ride rocks and roots, come to Snowshoe and ride Lower Hairball!!

BigBikeMike wrote on 09/23/18 at 10:40pm:

Been there, done that and didn't SS close for the season?  If not they will soon.

I don't mind roots and rocks, not like at Fisher tho, and I like that the trails reverse annually at LKN.   

Impaler 58 wrote on 09/23/18 at 6:42pm:


I have no clue who's idea it was.  And it's not my call so it feels weird that you say "are you".  Speaking of changing directions it's not up to debate so I wouldn't waste any keystrokes on the topic.

300 more thread views since I posted my email address for folks interested in joining the trail crew and still not one email.  I sad 

There's always Bailey, opened year round.  Good for a day trip if anyone is interested