<![CDATA[BARKEATER TRAILS ALLIANCE - Bike Trail Conditions]]>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:35:08 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Be Prepared to Dismount -- JRT]]>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:54:02 GMThttps://www.betatrails.org/bike-trail-conditions/be-prepared-to-dismount-jrtPicture
BE PREPARED TO DISMOUNT🧍

Next week we're rebuilding a bridge on the Jackrabbit Trail close to Birdsong Lane, Lake Placid. We've built a temporary bridge so that trail users can still access Craig Wood trails from River Road, but riders should be prepared to dismount at this stream crossing.

Thanks everyone!
]]><![CDATA[Trail 7 Re-Opens at East branch Community Trails]]>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:08:05 GMThttps://www.betatrails.org/bike-trail-conditions/trail-7-re-opens-at-east-branch-community-trailsEffective today, 08/20, Trail 7 at East Branch Community Trails is re-opened after a temporary closure due to nearby construction on Trail 8. During that phase of construction, heavy machinery could have rolled boulders and trees into Trail 7. Now that that phase of construction is finished, Trail 7 is open once again. 

Trail 8 is still under construction -- please help us keep construction on-track by staying off of Trail 8 until it is finished and officially open.
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]]><![CDATA[Temporary Closure: Trail 7 at East Branch Community Trails]]>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:30:54 GMThttps://www.betatrails.org/bike-trail-conditions/july-31st-2026Our trail conditions report from last week still stands -- all networks are still considered green -- but you might also be interested in an upcoming trail closure at East Branch Community Trails.  Read on for more info.
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ANNOUNCEMENT -- Trail 7 to Closure to Start 08/04

Trail 7 at East Branch Community Trails, Keene, NY will close to all traffic on Tuesday 08/04 and remain closed until further notice.

Upcoming construction on the Trail 8 traverse will make Trail 7 extremely unsafe to ride or hike, as debris from construction could easily roll into Trail 7. Trail 7 will be closed to all traffic -- riders, runners, hikers -- on 08/04 and remain closed until further notice to avoid injuries to trail users.

The Trail 7 closure is expected to last 3+ weeks; please stay tuned for exact reopening date.


REMINDER -- Trail 8 Not Yet Open

Lately we've learned that some riders are ignoring trail closure signage for Trail 8, which is currently under construction. Riding trails that are under construction can be dangerous for the rider and disruptive to the builder. Riding trails that are under construction can also extend the time needed to finish construction. All parts of Trail 8 are closed now and will remain closed until the trail is completed.

Thank you for your help! We are really excited for what's to come at East Branch and hope you are, too.
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]]><![CDATA[Green From Top to Bottom!]]>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:37:11 GMThttps://www.betatrails.org/bike-trail-conditions/green-from-top-to-bottom
🟢 Dewey switches to green, making all 12 trail networks in BETA land GREEN from top to bottom! Woohoo!

Trail maintenance helps extend and improve the riding season by clearing drainage, managing wet spots, and keeping the trail clear of branches and leaf litter. Our latest trail days were a hit -- thank you so much to the folks who came out for them! -- and we’re excited to offer a few more this season:
     ⛏️ 07/25 | 8:30 - 11:30am | East Branch Community Trails, Keene
     ⛏️ 08/10 | 5:30 - 8:00pm | Lake Placid, Location TBD
     ⛏️ 08/25 | 5:30 - 8:00pm | Dewey Mtn, Saranac Lake
     ⛏️ 09/03 | Time TBD | Three Sisters, Wilmington

Register to volunteer at www.bit.ly/BETAvolunteer

Cheers!
]]><![CDATA[Some Networks Dry; Dewey Still Yellow]]>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:44:31 GMThttps://www.betatrails.org/bike-trail-conditions/some-networks-dry-dewey-still-yellow⚠️ Dewey stays yellow. The lower mountain trails (except for Risk) are in better shape than the upper mountain trails.

🟢 East Branch Community Trails, Keene and Hardy Road, Wilmington are all green (send it!), but they are also getting dry and dusty. Recent rain has helped.

Trail maintenance helps extend and improve the riding season by clearing drainage, managing wet spots, and keeping the trail clear of branches and leaf litter. Our latest trail days were a hit -- thank you so much to the folks who came out for them! -- and we’re excited to offer one more this month:

🪏07/23 | 5:30-8:00pm | East Branch Community Trails, Keene. This work party is sponsored by @valley_grocery_store – thank you Valley Gro! We’ll be focusing on finishing up some tweaks to existing trails to make them adaptive-friendly. If you’ve always wanted to know more about adaptive-friendly trails or if you want to lend a hand in making our trails accessible to more people, this is a great opportunity to do just that.

Cheers!
]]><![CDATA[Dewey Opens with Caution; 3 Workdays Left in July]]>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:15:27 GMThttps://www.betatrails.org/bike-trail-conditions/dewey-opens-with-caution-3-workdays-left-in-julyPicture
⚠️ Dewey goes from red to yellow. The lower mountain trails (except for Risk) are in better shape than the upper mountain trails.

Trail maintenance helps extend and improve the riding season by clearing drainage, managing wet spots, and keeping the trail clear of branches and leaf litter. We’re excited to offer three volunteer trail work opportunities this month:

🪏 07/13 | 5:30-8:00pm | Lussi/Loggers, Lake Placid. This work party is sponsored by Origin Coffee Co., who has provided beverages for volunteers – thank you Origin! Meet up at the Stateline parking lot, about 0.4 miles NE from the intersection with Cobble Hill Rd.

🪏07/14 | 4:30-7:30pm | Blueberry Hill, Elizabethtown. This work party is sponsored by Deer's Head Inn, who has donated a few drink tokens for volunteers – thank you Deer’s Head! Meet up at the Bronson Lot, about 0.5 miles from the turn off of Roscoe Rd. You’ll know you’re in the right spot if you’ve found the trailhead kiosk.

🪏07/23 | 5:30-8:00pm | East Branch Community Trails, Keene. This work party is sponsored by Valley Grocery Store – thank you Valley Gro! We’ll be focusing on tweaking existing trails to make them adaptive-friendly. If you’ve always wanted to know more about adaptive-friendly trails or if you want to lend a hand in making our trails accessible to more people, this is a great opportunity to do just that.
]]><![CDATA[Dewey still not ready for riding]]>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:33:24 GMThttps://www.betatrails.org/bike-trail-conditions/dewey-still-not-ready-for-riding​❌ Dewey stays in the red. Please avoid until it has a chance to dry out and firm up. With thunderstorms in the forecast, it may not be ready for traffic again for another week (or more). Thank you for being patient with our most stubborn riding area -- your restraint protects the trails.

Of course rainfall from a localized thunderstorm can add up quickly so, as usual, if you find you are leaving tracks please turn back.]]><![CDATA[Dewey Stays Closed; Craig Wood a cautious green]]>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:25:32 GMThttps://www.betatrails.org/bike-trail-conditions/dewey-stays-closed-craig-wood-a-cautious-green
❌ Dewey stays in the red. Please avoid until it has a chance to dry out and firm up. With even more rain in the forecast, it may not be ready for traffic again for another week (or more). Thank you for being patient with our most stubborn riding area -- your restraint protects the trails.

Craig Wood returns to green but it has received enough rain to ride with awareness - if you find you are leaving tracks please turn back.
]]><![CDATA[Dewey Stays Closed; Craig Wood Goes to Yellow]]>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:02:24 GMThttps://www.betatrails.org/bike-trail-conditions/dewey-stays-closed-craig-wood-goes-to-yellow
❌ Dewey stays in the red. Please avoid until it has a chance to dry out and firm up. With even more rain in the forecast, it may not be ready for traffic again for another week (or more). Thank you for being patient with our most stubborn riding area -- your restraint protects the trails.

⚠️ Craig Wood goes from green to yellow. Thanks to some of the recent rain and even more rain in the forecast, Scott's Cobble, Cobble Connector, Blue Ribbon, and Green Jacket should be avoided for the foreseeable future.  The trails on the north/west side of Craig Wood will likely still be great riding, just remember: if you're leaving tracks, turn back.

Our next Slow Your Roll Ride is Monday! Join us on Monday, 6/22 at Cobble Hill, Elizabethtown for a casual group ride followed by a chill sesh at the trailhead.

Have an awesome weekend everyone!
]]><![CDATA[Dewey Closes Again; Kids' Ride Sunday; Work Parties Next Week]]>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.betatrails.org/bike-trail-conditions/dewey-closes-again-kids-ride-sunday-work-parties-next-week
Dewey closes again; Kid's Ride Sunday at EBCT; Work parties next week.

❌ Dewey Mountain Recreation Trails Center goes from yellow to red. Ahh, the dance of spring (summer?) trail conditions. Please avoid until it has a chance to dry out and firm up. With rain in the forecast, it may not be ready for traffic again for another week (or more). Thank you for being patient with our most stubborn riding area -- your restraint protects the trails.

We also have some fun events on the horizon:
🚴 Kids' Summer MTB Ride at East Branch Community Trails, 4pm-5:30pm on Sunday, 06/14 led by Bill Frazer and Kaley Basile.
⛏️ Trail Work Party at Craig Wood, Lake Placid 5:00-8:00pm on Monday, 06/15 sponsored by Placid Planet Bicycles.
⛏️ Trail Work Party at Blueberry Hill, Elizabethtown 4:30-7:30pm on Tuesday, 06/16 sponsored by Solace Cycles.
🚴 Slow Your Roll Ride at Cobble Hill, Elizabethtown 5:30-8pm on Monday, 06/22.
📆 Check out the full list of events on our website.

Have an awesome weekend everyone!
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