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Trail Care Day Uwharrie Woodrun Trail System ... Central, NC (Supertree and Keyauwee)



 
 
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Old April 13th 04, 05:23 AM
Tommy Taylor
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TRAIL CARE DAY ON UWHARRIE-WOODRUN
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS

When: April 17 from 9 AM to 12:30 PM followed by lunch and a ride

Whe Uwharrie National Forest Parking Lot on 24/27, 9 miles west of Troy
or 11 miles east of Albemarle

Bring: Bike, lunch, water, friends, gloves, shovel, wheelbarrow. Also
McLeod, folding saw, pruners, Mackenzie...trail tools...bring what you can.
(Sunscreen, bug repellent, First Aid Kit)

Why: To bring Supertree and Keyauwee Trails up to standards, then expand
the trail system...Skyrock and beyond...to become the Tsali of Central NC.

More Information: We will improve some of Keyauwee's drainage problems,
like we did for Supertree in March. On the June 19 workday, we plan to build
a gravel causeway over the muddy section just beyond Wood Run Hunt Camp.
THANKS TO MARCUS JONES AND SANDHILLS CYCLING CLUB FOR PROVIDING THE LOAD OF
GRAVEL!!!

Even More Information: Those under 18 need written permission from a parent
to participate. If you have First Aid or CPR certifications, bring them.

Sponsors: Yadkin-Pee Dee Lakes Project, Pfeiffer University Outdoor
Programs, Uwharrie Wheelmen, the Uwharrie Mountain Bike Association, the
Sandhills Cycling Club and others.



Uwharrie-Woodrun Mountain Bike Trail System Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ)



Q: Who can use the mountain bike trails?

A: Hikers and mountain bikers.



Q: Who maintains the trails?

A: The Uwharrie Mountain Bike Association (UMBA), an International Mountain
Bike affiliate (IMBA) has signed a trail adoption agreement with the USDA
Forest Service and works with the Uwharrie Wheelmen, the Tar Heel
Trailblazers Mountain Bike Club, the Sandhills Cycling Club, the Just
Fresh-Clif Bar Cycling Team, the Yadkin River Trail Association, and the
Yadkin-Pee Dee Lakes Project. Much of the minor trail maintenance is "do it
yourself." Any rider is authorized to fix face-slappers and blowdowns, etc.



Q: Where do the mountain bike trails start? Do they leave from the parking
lot?

A: No, the trailheads of Supertree and Keyauwee are located 1.5 miles down
Woodrun Road, the gravel road to the Woodrun Hunt Camp. You know you've
reached the hunt camp if you come to a large clearing with a permanent
port-a-john. Keyauwee starts on the left side of the hunt camp it stays to
the left of Woodrun Road and comes back to Woodrun road. Supertree starts
on the right side of the hunt camp near the gate and runs on the right side
of Woodrun road. Supertree ends a 1.5 miles down Woodrun Road.just across
the intersection from the "end" of Keyauwee.



Q: I'm confused; explain where the Keyauwee and Supertree trailheads are
located again.

A: Woodrun road is the key as it runs down the middle of the mountain bike
trails. Keyauwee and Supertree both start 1.5 miles down Woodrun Road at
the Hunt Camp. Keyauwee stays to the left of Woodrun; Supertree stays to
the right. Both trails meet again a mile or two further down Woodrun road.
Since together, both trails are just one big circle, many riders ride both,
as one big loop. If you park at the main parking lot, ride down Woodrun
Road and ride both trails as one loop, the distance is just over 11 miles.



Q: The signs at the Woodrun Hunt Camp confuse me. There is a green sign on
the left side of the clearing that points down a trail. The sign says,
"UWHARRIE TRAIL." What does that mean?

A: The sign is at the beginning of the Keyauwee Mountain Bike Trail. It
means that the Uwharrie (walking only) Trail intersection is located about ¼
of a mile down Keyauwee.



Q: A sign on the right side of the clearing confuses me; it has the UMBA
symbol and points to the left. Does that mean that mountain bikers should
always go left down Woodrun road?

A: No, go either direction. The sign is confusing, and we plan to fix it.
The Supertree Mountain Bike Loop starts here. You can either go down the
trail to the right or left down Woodrun Road.either way you are on the
Supertree Loop.



Q: How long does it take to ride from the parking lot, go counter-clockwise
on Supertree and come back to the main parking lot on Woodrun Road?

A: It may take 45 minutes to an hour depending on your condition. Advanced
riders do it much faster. Supertree is a more forgiving trail, but you will
do some climbing.



Q: How long does it take to ride from the parking lot and go clockwise on
Keyauwee and return down Woodrun Road?

A: It will take at least an hour for novice riders. Keyauwee has more
elevation change and steeper climbs than Supertree. There are some climbs
over a mile long. Keyauwee has more technical sections, but it is
permissible to push your bike past the tough spots. Don't be embarrassed as
only advanced riders ride Keyauwee without hike-a-bike.



Q: How long does it take to leave the parking lot, travel clockwise on
Keyauwee, then Supertree, and return to the parking lot?

A: Many riders plan on at least 90 minutes, although advanced riders will
ride it much faster. If you are out of shape or a novice, allow for more
time.



Q: Which direction can we ride?

A: Either direction.be alert.



Q: When is hunting season?

A: Deer-gun season has begun by Mid-November and ends usually by Jan. 2.
Bow season starts before that. There is also a turkey season and a squirrel
season. There is no hunting on Sunday or after dark. During deer-gun
season, I only ride on Sundays.



Q: Can I ride on the Uwharrie Trail or Dutchman's Creek Trail?

A: No these are walker-only trails as designated by the USDA Forest
Service. Keyauwee crosses the Uwharrie Trail twice. Supertree crosses
Dutchman's Creek Trail twice.



Q: Where can ATV's Equestrians, and Four Wheelers ride?

A: Their trails are located approximately 15 miles to the North. Travel
West toward Albemarle on 24/27, turn right at the first road to the right,
which is River Road. Take River Road to the community of Uwharrie. At
Uwharrie, turn left on NC 109. After several miles, you will cross the
Uwharrie River. Watch for signs. For more information go to
http://pub180.ezboard.com/buwharrie



Q: What else can I do to help?

A: Write a letter to the USDA Forest Service thanking them for supporting
the Woodrun Mountain Bike Trails. The USDA Forest Service has done a great
job of walking and surveying our trails. They gave us chain saw training
and loaned us tools, first aid kits, and protective gear. They keep in
close contact with us. It would be good to let them know what services that
you want. I plan to write and request Archaeological Surveys for our
future trail system CONTACT: Ian Garner, Information Specialist, Uwharrie
Ranger District, Phone: 910/576-6391, Email: , Fax #:
910/576-4171, 789 Hwy 24/27 East, Troy, NC, 27371.



Q: What are the International Mountain Bike Association's (IMBA) Rules of
the Road?
www.imba.com

A: 1. Ride On Open Trails Only 2.
Leave No Trace

3. Control Your Bicycle!
4. Always Yield Trail

5. Never Scare Animals
6. Plan Ahead



Q: Where can I get more information?

A: www.rideumba.com



Q: When are the Mountain Bike Trail workdays?

A: We meet at 9 AM on Saturday mornings: April 17, June 19, July 17, Aug
21, Oct 16, and Sunday, Dec 11.





More questions, contact Tommy at .




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Old April 13th 04, 05:55 PM
JD
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Default Trail Care Day Uwharrie Woodrun Trail System ... Central, NC (Supertree and Keyauwee)

"Tommy Taylor" wrote in message . com...
TRAIL CARE DAY ON UWHARRIE-WOODRUN
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS

When: April 17 from 9 AM to 12:30 PM followed by lunch and a ride

Whe Uwharrie National Forest Parking Lot on 24/27, 9 miles west of Troy
or 11 miles east of Albemarle

Bring: Bike, lunch, water, friends, gloves, shovel, wheelbarrow. Also
McLeod, folding saw, pruners, Mackenzie...trail tools...bring what you can.
(Sunscreen, bug repellent, First Aid Kit)

Why: To bring Supertree and Keyauwee Trails up to standards, then expand
the trail system...Skyrock and beyond...to become the Tsali of Central NC.

snip

C'mon Tommy, why would anyone want the Uwharries to be like Tsali?
That would mean sanitizing all of the good trails. Use Pisgah as an
example instead. Uwharrie has a great barney-proofing in that it's
not "interstate friendly", which is definitely to its advantage.

JD
 




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