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Trail Description:
Nice little single track just east of the Fox River.
1/2 miles "out & back"
How to get there:
North of Rt56 on Rt 25
| Posted by: Ryan on 7/29/2007 |
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So what the heck is the deal here? Are we cutting the trail or not. I'm ready. Let's do this! I've got 2-3 guys who are ready to help.
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| Posted by: Ricks on 5/10/2007 |
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With all due respect, your named after a plant. You love nature and to you, understandably, want to go overboard to protect it. Building trails straight down a hill is great--the ruts and roots and erosion are great for mountain bikes. I don't like riding pansy trails-the more rugged the better. Why does everyone freak out so much about erosion anyway(?)--the Grand Canyon was created by erosion. Creek beds and washout areas are fun for hikers too.
I went back there the other day and didn't see any further trail work done. But I like the idea of night cutting of some trees to limit exposure. My chainsaw is oiled.
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| Posted by: ArisaemaDracontium on 3/6/2007 |
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Continued from my previous post...
Go ride Saw Wee Kee in Oswego, Knock Knolls in Naperville, or go poach the trails up at Fabian which are more fun, and in a much more degraded habitat.
No, bikes do not cause more damage then hiking (as long as you avoid skidding) however, the additional volume of trail uses (when you have bicycles out there too)will have a greater impact. and most people who ride these little trails have no clue how to ride and do a lot of skidding and thus do actually cause more damage then hikers.
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| Posted by: Sarah on 12/26/2006 |
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Have you guys started expanding the trail yet? I want to help putting in some nice downhill sections running towards the river. Let's start major work as soon as snow starts to melt... maybe sometime in late Feb/early March.
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| Posted by: Chad on 7/21/2006 |
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Let's start work on it sometime mid-July. I recommend clearing the trees at night so we can get them out before sun up.
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| Posted by: Rider on 6/19/2006 |
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Patroled? By the bike path police? What they need to do is put in some double jumps and expand the trail system back there. They could even add some berms down by the river to help keep speed up.
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| Posted by: Ann on 6/6/2006 |
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This trail is right next to a patroled bike trail. If you are caught on this dirt trail, you will get a fine. Seen it happen!
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| Posted by: Person on 5/18/2006 |
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Mountain bikes don't ruin preserves any more than walkers do. Get over it.
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| Posted by: Former Red Oak employee on 3/24/2006 |
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The trails at Red Oak Nature Center
are not open for bicycles. They are
hiking trails. Try driving down the
road to Fabyan Forest Preserve on
Rt. 25 in Geneva.
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| Posted by: Kate on 8/31/2005 |
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Do NOT bike on this trail. It is in a PRESERVE area! Bikes are only allowed on the paved trail. Violators may be subject to a fine.
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