http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/-t1.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:32:29 GMT 10 http://greenhillstrails.org/images/ghta3swooshes.jpg http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/-t1.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-is-prime-t238.htm Doug Long Pinch yourself, the weather is suppose to be in the 70's this weekend and Indian Creek is calling for some knobbie friends to come out and play. The overlooks are at their best and the creeks are running. What a beautiful trail. Probably the best trail that "nobody knows about!" Mitch and I have been busy little trail elves, taking advantage of dry temps and strong tail winds to get the trails blown from #17 down to the dam. I plan on getting out to the CG loop today and ... Poosey Conservation Area Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:32:29 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-is-prime-t238.htm#679 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-is-prime-t238.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/beware-of-tree-t236.htm Doug Long I rode from #17 south to the CGL and back up today. I threw lots of debris and downed trees off the trail. There is a tree that is blocking the trail on the steep downhill between the dam and CR510 trailhead. The tree is located in a spot where a rider will be coming down fast and turning a corner. Could be a real bad deal! There is also a widow maker hanging in a tree in the same location. If I get a chance, I'll try to get out with a chainsaw and take care of the tree before someone ... Poosey Conservation Area Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:08:58 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/beware-of-tree-t236.htm#674 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/beware-of-tree-t236.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/rifle-deer-season-upcoming-t235.htm Doug Long Just a warning. If you want to ride Indian Creek before the trails get closed for deer season, better get er done this week. Looks like great weather to ride and the views to the bottoms are beautiful. The creeks are running bank full. I did a recon hike last week the day after one of the big rains and all the waterfalls were dropping water. Indian Creek is an awesome hike in the winter, and especially after a rain. I like to hike in and see where all the water is going and where the ... Poosey Conservation Area Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:51:13 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/rifle-deer-season-upcoming-t235.htm#670 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/rifle-deer-season-upcoming-t235.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/don-t-be-surprised-t228.htm bernzie508 Don't be overly surprised if there are a lot of vehicles at Poosey for the next several weeks especially during early morning and evening hours. It has been reported that a 200 class whitetail has been spotted on the CA, if you remember Scott Fowler of Florida harvested a monster whitetail at Poosey in Sept of 2004. The deer that has been sighted on more than one occasion is expected to be as big or bigger than the Fowler buck which is creating a big stir so the area will be flooded ... Poosey Conservation Area Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:37:15 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/don-t-be-surprised-t228.htm#649 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/don-t-be-surprised-t228.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/tree-down-t221.htm bernzie508
We did see one tree stand up along the trail while we were out. I won't say where it is but if you are out riding and can't see it then you have some serious issues. I don't think this person has hung too many stands.]]> Poosey Conservation Area Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:51:19 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/tree-down-t221.htm#627 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/tree-down-t221.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/question-about-milage-t226.htm distalamputee I'm hoping to make it out that way again before TOO long -- pretty sweet stuff you guys have out there.
Happy Trails.]]> Poosey Conservation Area Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:07:47 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/question-about-milage-t226.htm#636 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/question-about-milage-t226.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/we-ve-started-trimming-t215.htm Doug Long Denny and I have been busy trying to get "our home trail" so we can ride it without giving blood. I finished the campground loop and connector to boat ramp on Wednesday. Denny and I got busy at #17 today and Denny finished mowing the shelter house to the bottom section, then some weedeating on Patti's Point and the bottom of Dog Hill, where the stinging nettles were making riding a bit painful. I cut out the tree that was down on the other side of Deer Camp. There is ... Poosey Conservation Area Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:09:49 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/we-ve-started-trimming-t215.htm#615 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/we-ve-started-trimming-t215.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-trails-t175.htm thedawg28
247-2043]]> Poosey Conservation Area Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:42:12 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-trails-t175.htm#511 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-trails-t175.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/horses-on-indian-creek-t199.htm Doug Long Just read an email from Denny and he informs me that there has been horses on the trail between the dam and 510 access. Denny says they kicked up a lot of rocks and chewed up the steep climb to 510. If you see horses on the trail, we need to find out who they are and contact the conservation dept. law enforcement. I'm hoping this is not going to start being a pattern. We have had some atv's on the campground lap also. I have contacted Phil Sneed about both of these instances. Poosey Conservation Area Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:36:31 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/horses-on-indian-creek-t199.htm#571 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/horses-on-indian-creek-t199.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/more-indain-creek-trails-t183.htm Doug Long Just aheads up: The campground loop is trim and riding like a speedway, either direction. I cleared all the storm debris and cut out the two trees that were down and covering the trail. James and I rode the "up and back" to 17 yesterday and threw more debris off the trail. Stan and Michelle cleared the section from the dam to 510. There is only one large tree that you have to dismount on right before the "Accelerator." I plan on getting out an trimming the ... Poosey Conservation Area Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:48:49 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/more-indain-creek-trails-t183.htm#530 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/more-indain-creek-trails-t183.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/signage-t162.htm thedawg28 Im sure this has been addressed at sometime or another but Im curious anyway....I noticed while riding the trails at Smithville that all the trails were marked with signs hanging in the trees. I have read alot of postings on this site where riders mention a certain trail area by a special name...ie> deer camp, etc. To outsiders like me I have no idea where that is at, along with all the other special named trail sections. My question is does the MDC allow this type of signage or has it ... Poosey Conservation Area Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:32:49 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/signage-t162.htm#468 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/signage-t162.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/progress-at-indian-creek-cg-loop-and-spur-t144.htm Doug Long Get ready boys and girls, we are a few good work days from finishing a great new loop and spur at Indian Creek. We have been very busy working at Indian Creek over the winter/spring getting the extension from the Girl Scout project over to the boat launch and then the completion of the loop around the campground. The loop will be approx. 1.5 miles long with the spur being right at .5. That's 2 more miles of new trail and when you add that to what we already have, it makes for a great ride ... Poosey Conservation Area Sat, 02 May 2009 12:59:40 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/progress-at-indian-creek-cg-loop-and-spur-t144.htm#400 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/progress-at-indian-creek-cg-loop-and-spur-t144.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/camping-question-t154.htm thedawg28 Whats the camping rules out at Indian creek......the question I have is can a person set up tent out in the timber near the trail and camp or is there only camping in designated areas? Poosey Conservation Area Wed, 20 May 2009 21:31:44 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/camping-question-t154.htm#428 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/camping-question-t154.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-needs-some-tlc-t153.htm Doug Long I went out and rode from the Campground all the way up to 17 and back. I think it took me about 3 hours by the time I pulled the debris out of my spokes, cleaned debris out of creeks, and made mental notes on what needs to be done to get Indian Creek in good riding order. Just when I thought I'd seen it all with the way the creeks had been cut with all the rain, I realize there was a new-deeper standard. I think we are seeing the "wet standard" and I'm ready for some draught. Some ... Poosey Conservation Area Wed, 20 May 2009 01:18:54 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-needs-some-tlc-t153.htm#425 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-needs-some-tlc-t153.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/riding-the-freeze-thaw-cycle-t135.htm Doug Long I walked part of the trail with Phil Sneed and Rick Faulkner to discus future trail projects. There was a set of fresh ruts that had been put down by a lone rider. By what I could tell by the lines he was riding, it might have been a rider from out of the area visiting. Just a reminder that the trails will still be going through the freeze thaw cycles and can easily be damaged if ridden under wet conditions. If temps are low and soil crunchy, no problem. I think the last two ... Poosey Conservation Area Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:26:30 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/riding-the-freeze-thaw-cycle-t135.htm#377 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/riding-the-freeze-thaw-cycle-t135.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/trail-is-in-awesome-shape-t133.htm bernzie508 Trailgator and I just got back from riding at Indian Creek. We parked at the shelter house at 510 and rode to Lot 17 and back. We started with daylight and turned on our headlights on the way back to finish up with a night ride. The trail was in really great shape, I am really enjoying the new section from the creek crossing to Lot 17, I about bit it in one of the washed out spots but was able to keep the bike upright. It was pretty cold tonight but we layered well and both were very ... Poosey Conservation Area Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:46:22 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/trail-is-in-awesome-shape-t133.htm#372 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/trail-is-in-awesome-shape-t133.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/fall-deer-season-is-over-t128.htm fox_boy Yeah, sorry all you hunters out there. My mutt and I had a great morning out at Poosey in the leaves. Ran the Girl Scout Trail (Lake side boulevard?? ) a few times to warm up, and then on over to the dam and up and down to the archery range till my poor pup was sitting in the deep water with only his nose sticking out to cool off! Great morning, nice and chilly but calm. Anyone read this before?? My favorite: Bike for sale ; What kind of bike? I don't know, I'm not a bike ... Poosey Conservation Area Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:40:18 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/fall-deer-season-is-over-t128.htm#360 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/fall-deer-season-is-over-t128.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-trail-condition-t127.htm Doug Long I took the dogs over to the new dam section to check it out and look for a file that I had left by the new trail. I knew the weather forecast so I decided to take a ride before the cold front moved in. The section from #17 going south, that we had the crit on, is much the better for our effort and is as fun as ever curving in and out of the turns. Thank You IMBA for teaching us why we build fun-flowy trail that is sustainable. The leaves are pretty much off the trees and it's ... Poosey Conservation Area Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:02:18 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-trail-condition-t127.htm#359 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-trail-condition-t127.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/new-trail-entrance-at-dam-t126.htm Doug Long I've been a busy "trail beaver" the past few days taking advantage of a couple of beautiful autumn days. I was needing to take care of my "trail fix" so I got busy on one of my proposed projects, constructing a reroute on the west side of the dam. The new reroute addition will hopefully help new trail users find the trail while also allowing us to by-pass the erosive fall line climb on the old service road. I think you'll enjoy this little "short but sweet" ... Poosey Conservation Area Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:06:28 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/new-trail-entrance-at-dam-t126.htm#358 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/new-trail-entrance-at-dam-t126.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-is-drying-out-t102.htm Doug Long Indian Creek is starting to dry. There are some weep areas that need to either be avoided (walk around them), or reparied, if you rut them. It's best not to keep riding wider around the wets spots as we will just widen the trail. There is a large tree that is down on the section between 510 and the dam. The trail will need to be trimmed before too long. We may need to come up with a work day or just trim on a volunteer basis. There is more of a "single track tread" in the ... Poosey Conservation Area Thu, 15 May 2008 22:04:54 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-is-drying-out-t102.htm#295 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-is-drying-out-t102.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/north-poosey-riding-t98.htm bernzie508 Some of us have been training out at N. Poosey on the service roads. We have been doing multiple laps to get in extra miles and there is some really good climbing out there. If you are interested in going sometime just post a reply, some of the time we ride together and other times we ride our own pace. Expect to get at least one foot wet on the creek crossings, if it looks shallow it probably isn't . If you don't want to take my word for it just ask TR 29er, or Mark "my left ... Poosey Conservation Area Sat, 03 May 2008 20:24:37 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/north-poosey-riding-t98.htm#282 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/north-poosey-riding-t98.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-clear-from-17-lot-to-510-access-t97.htm Doug Long Indian Creek is clear of debris from #17 to 510 access road. There is a couple of low tress that you can ride under that will need to be trimmed the next time I pass through and have a saw. The creeks are running full and beware when coming into the creeks. Some have changed course a little and you might end up riding off into a pool. I still need to complete walking from 510 to the dam. I'll be ready for some Indian Creek bike riding. I see a night ride in the near future. Better start ... Poosey Conservation Area Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:33:21 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-clear-from-17-lot-to-510-access-t97.htm#281 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-clear-from-17-lot-to-510-access-t97.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/updated-indian-creek-t96.htm Doug Long I spent about 5 hours walking from #17 parking area to Deer Camp throwing off debris and checking trail conditions and making mental notes of maintenance needs. This section of trail would have been perfect to ride today. There are a few soft spots and a set of tire tread ruts were left in some areas. We have some creek crossings that may need some armour work. I plan on doing the stretch from 510 access to Deer Camp in the near future. Their calling for rain tonight so I won't get back ... Poosey Conservation Area Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:45:31 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/updated-indian-creek-t96.htm#280 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/updated-indian-creek-t96.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-report-t89.htm Doug Long I rode from #14 south to past the Deer camp and up to the telephone pole climb. I turned around because the trail was too soft to climb. Still lots of debris on the trail. No downed trees on the section I rode. The new trail from 14 to the service road is "burned in" by the deer. We need to plan a good work day at Indian Creek as soon as the race is over. If you ride out there, be prepared to pull sticks out of your spokes. Also, creek crossings need to be cleaned out and reinforced. ... Poosey Conservation Area Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:56:59 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-report-t89.htm#262 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/indian-creek-report-t89.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/debris-on-indian-creek-t69.htm Doug Long I went out and walked from Gravel lot 14 all the way down to where "Bottom Hollow Road" crosses the trail and threw off debris. The trail has considerable limbs and twigs from the icing that we recieved. I think they got it worse than we did in Chillicothe. I didn't run across any trees down but lots of leaners that had lost roots and were overhanging the trail. I blew the trail off in December so the leaves are gone. The deer are running the trail as evidenced by the hooving ... Poosey Conservation Area Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:07:18 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/debris-on-indian-creek-t69.htm#207 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/debris-on-indian-creek-t69.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/flagging-walkthrough-jan-7th-t56.htm Doug Long Phil Snead and I will be walking through a section of trail from the south campground, around the point, to the gravel lot at the boat launch. When approved, I will get started on this section and may plan a work weekend to complete it ASAP. A big part of the trail will hug the lake shore making for some scenic riding and fishing access. We'll be talking about signage at that time also. If you have suggestions, please share them with me! Also, with the recent ice storm, you can bet there ... Poosey Conservation Area Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:52:15 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/flagging-walkthrough-jan-7th-t56.htm#166 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/flagging-walkthrough-jan-7th-t56.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/i-am-so-pi-sd-t42.htm Doug Long Ok, some one had to do it. The weather forecast was calling for a winter advisery. At least 3+ inches of snow. Green Hills trail is not done yet. Can't have wet leaves and snow on the trail, it'll take forever to dry out. "If it is has to be, let it be me!" I've got to make the sacrifice! Bite the bullet for the cause! Some one slap me and psyche me up! Blow the leaves! Blow the leaves! iI's coming to me as fast and clear as the knock out scene in Rocky! (For young people, ... Poosey Conservation Area Thu, 06 Dec 2007 19:33:16 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/i-am-so-pi-sd-t42.htm#127 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/i-am-so-pi-sd-t42.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/ho-ho-ho-where-d-the-leaves-go-t41.htm Doug Long Santa wants to know if all the little GHTA boys and girls have been good little trail stewarts this year. Seems he spotted a trail elf heading in to the woods with a blower on his back. He watched this elf very closely because this particular elf was known to do naughty things in the past. Santa could only smile as miles and miles of buff singletrack suddenly appeared, Santa was pretty impressed as he knows awesome singletrack just doesn't drop down the chimney every day. Santa decided ... Poosey Conservation Area Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:47:26 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/ho-ho-ho-where-d-the-leaves-go-t41.htm#126 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/ho-ho-ho-where-d-the-leaves-go-t41.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/hitting-the-trail-t5.htm bernzie508 I can't wait to get back out to Poosey and do some riding, I love riding these trails!!! Poosey Conservation Area Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:08:51 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/hitting-the-trail-t5.htm#12 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/hitting-the-trail-t5.htm http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/a-hole-in-the-road-t7.htm bernzie508 STUD one day and that guy bit it hard on the road. He said he flew through the air (10 on the dismount but a -2 on the landing) and slid a ways too. I wish I could remember who that was....hey where did that scare come from?]]> Poosey Conservation Area Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:16:03 GMT http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/a-hole-in-the-road-t7.htm#14 http://ghta.forumotion.com/poosey-conservation-area-f7/a-hole-in-the-road-t7.htm