January 2019 – Road and Trail Conditions

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  • January 20, 2019 at 11:45 am #1094450
    Fast Friendly Guy
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    Curious about the W&OD between Falls Church and Wheile Ave and beyond. Anyone tried it recently?

    January 20, 2019 at 10:03 pm #1094466
    streetsmarts
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    Anyone know if Hains Point is currently open to ride? My Bike House friends want to do a coldest day ride (course they’re not tough enough for BAFS — kidding) and wondered.
    I will not be riding !!

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    January 21, 2019 at 1:53 am #1094481
    Judd
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    @streetsmarts 186177 wrote:

    Anyone know if Hains Point is currently open to ride? My Bike House friends want to do a coldest day ride (course they’re not tough enough for BAFS — kidding) and wondered.
    I will not be riding !!

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    I was told yesterday that the gates are still closed but can be ducked under.

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    January 21, 2019 at 2:52 am #1094482
    streetsmarts
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    Gotcha.

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    January 21, 2019 at 2:16 pm #1094491
    Fast Friendly Guy
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    Answering my own post: W&OD between Falls Church and Weihle Ave

    FREE and CLEAR:

    January 21, 2019 at 3:03 pm #1094492
    ursus
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    @Fast Friendly Guy 186202 wrote:

    Answering my own post: W&OD between Falls Church and Weihle Ave

    FREE and CLEAR:

    It must be ridiculously cold by the soccer field at Clarks Crossing Park. I have always thought that was the coldest part of the W&OD even in warm weather.

    January 21, 2019 at 3:31 pm #1094494
    Greenbelt
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    In Prince George’s county, the Anacostia Tributary trails and ART are clear down the main spine from Lake Artemesia to DC. Lake Artemesia, the Paint Branch trail east of Route 1, the NE Branch trail, the NW branch trail between Route 1 and 38th Street, the Indian Creek trail connection to Greenbelt, and the ART down to the DC line including the boardwalks at Bladensburg marina area, are all clear. However, there are some huge puddles that almost certainly flash froze last night, some of which are easily avoided by riding along the bank, but others will have to be carefully walked, or daringly ridden.
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    January 21, 2019 at 10:00 pm #1094506
    mikoglaces
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    Anyone know whether the W&OD and Custis are clear from Falls Church into DC? Deciding whether to ride studs or road tires tomorrow. Studs slowed me down all last week but I am conservative and will ride on them if there’s any ice.

    January 22, 2019 at 12:57 am #1094519
    Steve O
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    @mikoglaces 186217 wrote:

    Anyone know whether the W&OD and Custis are clear from Falls Church into DC? Deciding whether to ride studs or road tires tomorrow. Studs slowed me down all last week but I am conservative and will ride on them if there’s any ice.

    I’m planning to ride regular road tires. The W&OD is totally fine. I did not ride the Custis today, but have ridden it for years and rode it home on Friday, so I’ll take a guess:
    The one spot I suspect may be iced over is the Spout Run skating rink. So be prepared to slow down and take a good look before you arrive at the east end. Other than that I’ll be surprised if there are any other issues.

    January 22, 2019 at 2:03 pm #1094554
    Hancockbs
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    CCT – Two very low hanging bamboo shoots across the trail just east of the tunnel. Easy to duck under, just don’t forget to duck. The trail is 99% clear, but careful of the 1%, which is obviously hard frozen this morning. Easy to have a tire redirected when you’re not expecting it.

    January 22, 2019 at 2:24 pm #1094556
    huskerdont
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    Surprisingly, the Spout Run Skating Rink is mostly clear. I mean, you could hit some ice on it if you wanted to, but there’s a clear path. Those high winds were good for something.

    January 22, 2019 at 3:56 pm #1094560
    TwoWheelsDC
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    The C&O towpath was in pretty good shape, surprisingly…at least from Fletcher’s to Chain Bridge. Some frozen puddles, but nothing that was really a hazard or not easily avoidable.

    January 22, 2019 at 7:27 pm #1094572
    bentbike33
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    The crew working on the Lee Hwy redo in Rosslyn was placing jersey barriers on the trail just past the IOD heading to TR Island. I diverted across Key Bridge because they were swinging the things through the air when I went past just before noon. Afternoon commuters be forewarned.

    January 23, 2019 at 3:08 pm #1094601
    dasgeh
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    Just in case anyone was wondering: Trollheim and TR Bridge are clear! (There’s some snow on the Trollheim, but plenty of space to ride).

    January 23, 2019 at 7:59 pm #1094624
    semperiden
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    @dasgeh 186315 wrote:

    Just in case anyone was wondering: Trollheim and TR Bridge are clear! (There’s some snow on the Trollheim, but plenty of space to ride).

    FYI, There is also a large tree branch across Trollheim just after the entrance going north. It didn’t fall to the ground and it gives you about a 5 feet clearance. It is perfectly noticeable, but it could surprise you under low light conditions.

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