Please read weather related trail damage report. Trail is OPEN, use caution.
- Posted On May 29, 2019
- By Chris Ziegler
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Thought it would be a good idea to let everyone know the condition of the trail after all of the rain we had on Tuesday. I went for a ride (25 miles) after work and the conditions are as follows:
**Butler to Brinker Road-unknown
**Brinker to Cabot-very minor washouts, a few soft spots, Great Belt south flooded but should be gone by the weekend. Watch at Dittmer Rd and the pond at the golf course.
**Cabot to Sarver-I give three π²π²π². I had to get off my bike three times. I should note, I do have road tires. The worse area is 1/2 mile south, culvert overflowed and 100β of damage on the right side heading south.
**Sarver to Bear Creek- I give eight π²π²π²π²π²π²π²π² . I got off eight times. First four in the first 1/2-3/4 mile (one right at the road).
**Bear Creek to Monroe-I give four π²π²π²π². I got off four times. All are not great, but are passable.
**Monroe to Laneville-unknown.
If you have been on the sections marked unknown, please send me an email with conditions.
I do not see a need to close the trail. Please be cautious and take your time, it still is an enjoyable ride. The times I got off and pushed were for the most part about 10-30 feet.
Moving forward…work will not begin immediately, the water needs to recede before the ditches and slides are cleared, if we donβt wait more damage could be done by the rushing water. Funding raising-please consider either renewing your membership, become a member or donate on our website www.butlerfreeporttrail.org.
There is not a special fund for repairs like these. These are cash in hand projects. We have yet to recover from the repair in the Fall. Any contribution is appreciated including your time. Workdays will begin schedule soon. Happy to answer any questions, email butlerfreeporttrail@yahoo.com.
Thank you!