We have 2 work days planned - the first one is on the Sept 22 and also on the following Saturday, the 29th. The 22nd is a general maintenance and corner improvement work day. The 27th is National Public Lands Day. The NPLD is sponsored by the COE and they will provide lunch. Both days will start at 8:30 and end around 12:00 to 12:30 The reason for 2 work days is that several of the regulars can't come out on the 27th, so we thought we would get a little done a head of schedule. I think that Skoby (Mike) will be the host for the 29th.
And the BIG EVENT - NO TRAIL WORK THIS DAY
Saturday November 3 - we'll be having our official GRAND OPENING w/ a ribbon cutting ceremony. We currently have a couple of shops lined up for some give-a-ways and hope to have a few more. We'll also have some fun stuff and group rides. We hope to have a bunch of folks that helped to come out and socialize and ride. The COE will have cake and drinks. And the Friends of Shutes Branch will have a cookout in the early afternoon. More details to come.
Steve
The latest news on our neighborhood MTB trail located in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.
Trail Location and Description
The MTB trail is located at Shutes Branch Rec Area on Old Hickory Lake, which is controlled by the Army Corps of Engineers. The rec area is located in north Mt. Juliet at the intersection of Saundersville Road and Needmore Road. From this intersection, travel a few hunderd feet on Needmore Rd. and take a left into the old campground. There is a sign for the National Weather Service at this entrance. The OHX doppler radar site is located on to of the hill A.K.A. "the weather ball".
Take the entrance road to the top of the hill and a parking area is located on the left side, near an abandoned bathhouse. The trail starts on the sidewalk and is currently 7.2 miles long, including a 1/2 mile road section. The first 2.4 miles of the trail are easy and smooth - great for beginners and a good warm-up. The next 5.5 miles are more advanced - lots of rocks, short ledges, and tight turns to hone your skills. When you get to the end turn around and you'll get almost 16 miles of riding in.
Take the entrance road to the top of the hill and a parking area is located on the left side, near an abandoned bathhouse. The trail starts on the sidewalk and is currently 7.2 miles long, including a 1/2 mile road section. The first 2.4 miles of the trail are easy and smooth - great for beginners and a good warm-up. The next 5.5 miles are more advanced - lots of rocks, short ledges, and tight turns to hone your skills. When you get to the end turn around and you'll get almost 16 miles of riding in.
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