South Austin Trail Network

Two things.

Finally some positive input from non mountain bikers:

Someone was weed eating the Bauerle Creek Trail in Bauerle Ranch this morning. Two different hikers passed by. The first hiker said that he found this trail because he saw some bikers enter it and he was glad to have found it because he thought it was the prettiest part of the big circle. Then a second hiker came by happy to see the weed eating being done and said that yes, the trail was getting overgrown, but she was thankful for the bikers that help keep it knocked down with their riding. At that point the weed eater said that he was a mountain biker that used this trail. She was appreciative of the effort. Good PR all around!

The second thing I wanted to say is to encourage everyone to use this forum to identify spots that need work. Just pointing things out is a way to give back to the trails. It doesn't mean you have to go do it just because you are the one pointing out the need.

The vegetation has exploded. Those that have weed eaters and have the time need to know where to go.

I'm coming to Austin in mid June to visit my daughter who lives there. I'm staying at a house in Circle C. I live in Maui and have a second home in Park City, UT and like to mountain bike in both places. The riding I do in both places is best described as cross country single track and not terribly technical. Which is fine for me as I'm 62 and don't need anything too gnarly. Anyway, I gather there are trails that connect to Circle C area and I'm trying to get a feel for what they're like, how extensive and what kind of mileage you can get, and whether there are any maps of area. Since my daughter lives there and I'll probably be visiting a lot, hoping there is some good riding ( for a geezer) in the area. Any info appreciated.

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Originally Posted by stenou

I'm coming to Austin in mid June to visit my daughter who lives there. I'm staying at a house in Circle C. I live in Maui and have a second home in Park City, UT and like to mountain bike in both places. The riding I do in both places is best described as cross country single track and not terribly technical. Which is fine for me as I'm 62 and don't need anything too gnarly. Anyway, I gather there are trails that connect to Circle C area and I'm trying to get a feel for what they're like, how extensive and what kind of mileage you can get, and whether there are any maps of area. Since my daughter lives there and I'll probably be visiting a lot, hoping there is some good riding ( for a geezer) in the area. Any info appreciated.

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SATN trails will be a good start for you. Lots of mileage, not techy, group ride goes off on Tuesday evenings...
One thing I will say is, prepare for the HEAT if you're not used to riding in So Tx. cheers!

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Originally Posted by The Tip

Two things.

Finally some positive input from non mountain bikers:

Someone was weed eating the Bauerle Creek Trail in Bauerle Ranch this morning. Two different hikers passed by. The first hiker said that he found this trail because he saw some bikers enter it and he was glad to have found it because he thought it was the prettiest part of the big circle. Then a second hiker came by happy to see the weed eating being done and said that yes, the trail was getting overgrown, but she was thankful for the bikers that help keep it knocked down with their riding. At that point the weed eater said that he was a mountain biker that used this trail. She was appreciative of the effort. Good PR all around!

The second thing I wanted to say is to encourage everyone to use this forum to identify spots that need work. Just pointing things out is a way to give back to the trails. It doesn't mean you have to go do it just because you are the one pointing out the need.

The vegetation has exploded. Those that have weed eaters and have the time need to know where to go.

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I'm curious, how many moJos on here live in BR? Post up if you do, I'm one...
Never heard anything negative about or toward Mtn bikers at any of the HOA meetings I've attended, just 4 wheelers & bums.
We know a good thing when we see it serving Our greenspace well!

stenou, welcome to Mojo, and welcome to Austin.

unclemeat, my "positive P.R." comment was on mountain biking interactions in Austin in general, not specifically just in BR. The Bull Creek thing, the Whirlpool Cave thing, etc. have not been good for us. It was nice to hear positive comments.

The woman did say that the bikes sometimes scare her, "but some have bells and that helps."

I'm not advocating this, but I wouldn't mind some ATV four wheelers going in there and squishing flat trail encroaching vegetation. I've seen where they have done that before. Would it be terrible to have an ATV day there just to do that? Sounds strange but it might accomplish two things with one stone.

I am aware of the heat, which is impressive. Or depressive. Will make sure to carry lots of water. Any recommendations on where to rent a bike. And what kind of bike? FS, HT, etc. Again, will not be looking for jumps, big rocks, etc. But hopefully something more than bike paths. Thanks.

If you're talking about SATN in particular, either FS or HT will be fine. I used to have both and would alternate them because they did give quite different rides. Most of these trails are flowy and smooth with a few technical spots here and there. There aren't many climbs or descents of consequence. I'd say ride what you prefer.

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Originally Posted by The Tip

"but some have bells and that helps."

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I'm not the kind of person to say atodaso, but you know what...atodaso. I fuckin atodaso.

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Originally Posted by stenou

I'm coming to Austin in mid June to visit my daughter who lives there. I'm staying at a house in Circle C. I live in Maui and have a second home in Park City, UT and like to mountain bike in both places. The riding I do in both places is best described as cross country single track and not terribly technical. Which is fine for me as I'm 62 and don't need anything too gnarly. Anyway, I gather there are trails that connect to Circle C area and I'm trying to get a feel for what they're like, how extensive and what kind of mileage you can get, and whether there are any maps of area. Since my daughter lives there and I'll probably be visiting a lot, hoping there is some good riding ( for a geezer) in the area. Any info appreciated.

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stenou - Check your private messages. You might be able to get a guide for a SATN ride or two.

Thanks CXagent. Done and replied.

Crank and Drank

A couple of people have said they are going to run late getting there tonight. So here's the pathway of tonight's start at least.

Drop down into Circle C Metro
Slalom to Mopac.
Hard right to follow north bank creek side to Escarpment Spillway.
Turn around again to head back towards Mopac along the south bank creek side.

We should be at the Mopac Sidewalk at 6:20 to 6:25.
Head south from there.

I took a 40 mile ride yesterday. Sure, I'm bragging, but mostly bragging about the SATN. 40 miles. 39.2 of it on dirt. I only crossed 9 streets. Hardly any repeating trail.
I didn't even touch Slaughter Creek Preserve, SP, Bauerle, Mary Moore, the south bank of BCGB, or any SW Prkwy.

The SATN easily has 60 miles of dirt now.

Let's hit a lot of it tonight! Crank and Drank 6 pm.

That's a pretty impressive amount of mileage. Both, what's available and what you did.

Looking forward to checking it out.

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Originally Posted by The Tip

I took a 40 mile ride yesterday. Sure, I'm bragging, but mostly bragging about the SATN. 40 miles. 39.2 of it on dirt. I only crossed 9 streets. Hardly any repeating trail.
I didn't even touch Slaughter Creek Preserve, SP, Bauerle, Mary Moore, the south bank of BCGB, or any SW Prkwy.

The SATN easily has 60 miles of dirt now.

Let's hit a lot of it tonight! Crank and Drank 6 pm.

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Big Southie Redux?

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Originally Posted by cramsay3

Big Southie Redux?

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And that was a joke reference South Hundo.

How's it shaping up for tonight? Any significant precipitation?

It's coming down pretty bad here in Shady Hollow.

It was touch and go there for a bit, but, oh well. I guess now we have decided we can't ride we should just be happy for the rain.

Got in four hours of SATN worship today. Wildlife was out in abundance. I saw 6 deer, 3 big snakes, had a squirrel run into my front tire then bounce off my foot, and almost ran over two bums sleeping in the middle of the trail.