Thomaston Dam Riding Thread

Might be there Monday if water level allows...might go to Beartown SF.

The Pathfinders organized another work party yesterday afternoon to clear some storm damage and open up a few more trails. 7 members put in some efficient work cutting trees and lopping head slappers. Trails are in pretty good shape!

Trails continue to be fantastic

Rangers are awesome and accommodating

pinch me

going to blow off work and ride Wed afternoon. Say hi to old bald guy, large fore arms and 6 days

Great conditions yesterday, northern part didn’t get rain, rock garden was dry,the only trail overgrown was the one right after the first bridge, got a nice nosebleed there, prickers are sharp

USACE has reported major storm damage at the Dam. The trails are closed until further notice.

still closed?

Yes, Pathfinders were in cleaning up Saturday . But still lots to do

think it’ll be open Saturday? Just wondering in terms of planning my weekend. :)

also, obviously, thank you. Much appreciated!

It is so hard to tell right now. we had a lot of trees down in this area. I will go by there tonight and see if a ranger has any info. will post whatever info later.

If it's like the Berks, it's going to be a while.
In 5 places, it took us over one hour to clear one mile of trail

I've cleared more trial in three weekends for the BBA than I have for all trail clearing in the past 12 years.

Once again, Roost Power Sports in Thomaston was robbed.
Four brand new Husky’s
An FC 250, FE 250, FE 350, FE 501
Reminding us again, lock your stuff up.

Holy Crap! That sucks they are a great little shop.. Any leads or details?

That's all I found so far, on FB, still looking...

The USACE had to hire a professional tree crew to come in and remove some of the mess. I believe this was supposed to happen yesterday but I cannot confirm if they were there and if the accomplished what they needed to do.
In two separate work parties the Pathfinders cleared at least 2 dozen trees from the trails while the USACE cleared/chipped as much in other areas. There was lot of work done already. Hopefully it won't be too much longer.

FYI - From the USACE:

TRAILS OPENING-- The Thomaston Staff (with help from the Pathfinders) has been busy clearing trails, cutting and chipping. We are pleased to announce the OHV area is once again safe and trails will be open to riding on Sunday, August 23rd. Please ride safe and if you notice something that was missed, please bring it to the attention of a Park Ranger.

The owner posted that 4 bikes stolen by 2 young men and 2 young women. The bikes were not yet programmed to run by the dealer. No other info was posted as of yet.

FYI the USACE posted on their FB page that the dam will be closed Monday 8/24 from 8-noon for a bridge inspection

Rode TD today. It was obvious in MANY locations a tremendous amount of downed trees were removed. A BIG THAKS to all that made this opening possible!

Mark those words.....

hoping to meet up and ride together soon.

thanks USACE and mighty PFMC

Gonna try and make thomaston again today between 12 and 1 until whenever