Date: November 29, 2011
Report Type: TA Report:
Trail Name: Upper Paugussett State Forest
Town: Newtown
Trail Conditions: Good
Observations/Information: I snuck in a quick up and back before the rain on Tuesday and had the woods to myself. The air was warm and tropically humid, and, although it hadn't rained yet, the rocks, logs, and leaves had become wet by condensation. Slick, leaf-shrouded roots and rocks, combined with a 29er single speed with 32x19 gear and cheap wire bead, low-traction rear tire made for a challenging ride, especially on the way up.
The trail was in good shape, although storm-weakened limbs continue to fall. There was nothing across the trail that couldn't be ridden right over. I also noticed some post-holing in places, probably horses. There's an old lawn chair at the bottom of the trail, making it easier to find. The leaves are down too, of course. The trail was generally not hard to follow although I missed the reroute on the way down. I cleared several large sticks off the trail and one pile of horse poop that gave me an opportunity to practice my golf swing.
Trail Ambassador Name: Glenn Vernes
Trail Ambassador E-mail: glennvernes33athotmaildodcom
How did you use the trail? MT Biking
Trails Ridden: Upper Gussy
Time of day: Morning
Time/Duration (hours): 3/4 hour
Approximate Distance (Miles): 5 miles
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