- Trail:
- 2 Monkeys (Cleveland National Forest)
- Status:
- Significant Issue / Amber
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Issue status:
- Condition:
- Dry -
- Reporter Primary Activity:
- E-Bike
Description:
As reported before, the trail has gotten even more overgrown. Impossible to see in parts, very loose, but still fun if you are covered head to toe.
Previous Reports
7 Comments
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tcmtnbikr
Jun 21, 2024 at 13:26
National FS doesn’t do jack squat in this district for trails. You wouldn’t be stepping on anyone’s toes. Just a few of us have contributed to bringing this trail back to life in last couple years. But there’s a lot of trails and only a few of us…Any help is appreciated!
- + 1
Ridden on 7/7/2024 (couple months after last rain). This trail needs some serious realignment in at least 3 areas due to its steep grades on lose and sharp decomposed granite. The lose and rocky soil cannot sustain this type of straight downhill grades, and the erosion causes layers of loose rock to form in gullies. The trail covers some quite nice scenery, but the steepness in some parts make it wasteful in elevation and partially unrideable. Riders are forced to walk on the edges of the trail, destroying the adjacent plant life and therefore causing further erosion. This trail needs switchbacks in several areas to remedy the damaging sections and make it a more enjoyable experience.
- + 1
It's 100% rideable by a skilled rider. You want neutered switchbacks go ride the local parks, luge or San Juan trail with the rest of the weekend warriors. Leave the Santa Ana ridgelines to those who enjoy the backcountry experience. If you think 2 Monkeys is difficult you would shit your pants on the more proper trails like Pinos, Smashface, etc.
- + 1
@tcmtnbikr: Hey man, calm down. You sounds like an ebiker who flies up a mountain with minimal effort only to crash down in 10 seconds, while the rest of us who earn their ascends want to enjoy a long ride down.
Besides all that being said, such steep trails erode slopes, destroy vegetation, and clog up creek beds.
I'm not sure when you last rode the 2 Monkeys, but the condition those steep sections are in today, even the wannabe-pro like you can't bomb down such slopes with all that loose gravel layer, as you would be totally out of control due to lack of braking and steering. And with every rain event, those gullies will only get deeper, needing constant repair.
Besides all that being said, such steep trails erode slopes, destroy vegetation, and clog up creek beds.
I'm not sure when you last rode the 2 Monkeys, but the condition those steep sections are in today, even the wannabe-pro like you can't bomb down such slopes with all that loose gravel layer, as you would be totally out of control due to lack of braking and steering. And with every rain event, those gullies will only get deeper, needing constant repair.
