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Re: Western: Luton Park

Postby GRSparty » May 10th, 2012, 12:07 pm

I saw the bags on the black loop last night, they are still there.
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Re: Western: Luton Park

Postby cramer » May 10th, 2012, 1:53 pm

RickPlite wrote:Can anyone help by us by removing the bags of garlic mustard? Walk in and enter the Black Loop backwards off of the pines, about 200 yards in is four bags that need to be taken to the parking lot. Use caution to not tear the bags, might be best to even re-bag them if you bring a few for reinforcements. Thanks!

the downed trees have been removed


I hauled them out this afternoon. One bag was kind of torn, like an animal got after it or something. I stacked them near the porta-jon.

Ran into an acquaintance that lives near by as he was walking his bike out due to a flat tire. He said he used to hike the property but when he saw the mountain bike trails get built he decided to go buy a bike. He said he loves it and has lost 40 pounds so far!
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Re: Western: Luton Park

Postby RickPlite » May 10th, 2012, 3:43 pm

cramer wrote:
RickPlite wrote:Can anyone help by us by removing the bags of garlic mustard? Walk in and enter the Black Loop backwards off of the pines, about 200 yards in is four bags that need to be taken to the parking lot. Use caution to not tear the bags, might be best to even re-bag them if you bring a few for reinforcements. Thanks!

the downed trees have been removed


I hauled them out this afternoon. One bag was kind of torn, like an animal got after it or something. I stacked them near the porta-jon.

Ran into an acquaintance that lives near by as he was walking his bike out due to a flat tire. He said he used to hike the property but when he saw the mountain bike trails get built he decided to go buy a bike. He said he loves it and has lost 40 pounds so far!


wow, thanks Cramer! Great story on the neighbor too
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Re: Western: Luton Park

Postby Slimm » May 23rd, 2012, 11:38 am

trail looked to be in great shape last night. at least all 200 yds of it I rode.

many thanks to my fellow mtb'er who stopped and offered up a powerlink and tools to try and fix my busted chain. good karma man....

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Re: Western: Luton Park

Postby AllMountin' » May 28th, 2012, 4:52 pm

Trail was clear and fast today, if not a bit dry and dusty. First time for me riding it as a standalone, and I really appreciated the flow of the trail.

Unfortunately, it was too darned hot. Please install an AC unit ASAP. Thank you.
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Re: Western: Luton Park

Postby mnelson » May 28th, 2012, 8:59 pm

Trail is super fast and fun as always. I agree with AllMountin', it was too hot.

Met some new riders out trying out the trail today. A family of 4 with two young boys.(8 & 10 years old). It was their first ride on an off road/mountain bike trail. Bike the width of the boy's smiles, they had a blast even if it was hot. I love see that hug smile from a first time rider!
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Re: Western: Luton Park

Postby RickPlite » May 31st, 2012, 8:08 pm

I left my post hole digger in the parking lot Wednesday night 5/30/12. It wasn't there today. Did anyone pick it up?
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Re: Western: Luton Park

Postby Bigtymer » June 3rd, 2012, 8:38 am

Any of you guy's going to make it out to CO this summer? I live in Fruita, if anyone wants someone to show them the local trails, while on vacation, I would be more than happy to :D
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Re: Western: Luton Park

Postby bkerkstra » June 5th, 2012, 11:21 am

My Brother in-law lost his VDO x3dw computer at Lutton on Sunday 6/3/2012. Probably on the Black Trail, but possibly on the orange trail. If anyone finds it, please call 616-752-Zero Zero 93 for Larry. Happy to give a 6-pack as a reward. - Thanks!
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Western: Luton Park

Postby Purple is a Fruit » June 15th, 2012, 7:40 pm

Trail is dry and starting to get sandy in some spots. The overgrowth along the green loop was trimmed back this morning.
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Re: Western: Luton Park

Postby Mike_D » June 17th, 2012, 7:51 am

Between yesterday afternoon and this am, was there enough rain on that side of town between the Luton and CSGA corridor to make the trails unrideable this morning? Was really looking to get a ride in this morning only to wake up to the sound of rain hitting the roof here on the west side :evil:
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Re: Western: Luton Park

Postby Slimm » June 19th, 2012, 11:06 am

tree down on red about 300 yds from the end. it's on a corner where you cant see it until you are on it
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Re: Western: Luton Park

Postby Slimm » July 5th, 2012, 11:33 pm

big tree down on yellow right before the first 'long' climb.

i can get in sunday to cut it out
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Re: Western: Luton Park

Postby RickPlite » July 6th, 2012, 12:11 pm

Slimm wrote:big tree down on yellow right before the first 'long' climb.

i can get in sunday to cut it out



Thanks Brad!
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Re: Western: Luton Park

Postby kuhljord » July 6th, 2012, 1:35 pm

I am planning on riding this for the first time this weekend. I live down near Kzoo usually riding Custer and Yankee. Any suggestions on which loops to ride?
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