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Post Storm Clean-up Update: Woolastook

December 23, 2023 By Chris Norfolk

While this post is about Woolastook that’s only because it was the hardest hit trail system. We know that volunteers have been out cleaning up at MVP and Penniac and we want to send a huge thanks for that! We see you!

We now know that this unnamed storm from December 18th caused a bigger impact than 2014’s Arthur; making the worst storm in RVC’s history. Over the last two days the crew of rider/volunteers have logged 123 person hours (we’re trying to keep track) of extremely hard work in difficult conditions. It’s been heroic!

After such devastation it’s amazing to see what the cycling community can do! The pics speak for themselves.

Before vs after slider!

Woolastook is on it’s way to being reborn in a lot of places. Things are going to feel different. However, some things have thankfully weathered the storm pretty well.

There is still plenty of work left. Above all else we want everyone to be safe. Wear protective gear. Have a plan. Don’t work alone. The eastern end of Woolastook still hasn’t been explored and we expect a lot of impact to our new climber and flow trails to the look-out that still haven’t opened. The map shows what has already been cleared at the point of this update. Thanks to every last man, woman, and dog who has put sweat into giving this place a second life.

Orange has been cleared. Red can be left for the forest to regrow.

Filed Under: Announcements, News Tagged With: storm, Woolastook

Post-storm Update: Woolastook

December 20, 2023 By Chris Norfolk

The unnamed storm that crossed the region on December 18th brought significant rain and winds recorded at ~100 km/h. It has impacted the trails at Woolastook significantly. It has been almost 10 years since post-tropical storm Arthur caused damage on this scale.

River Valley Cycling volunteers began to scope out the situation today. Here’s what they found.

  • The Woolastook Park Campground owner has blocked the parking lot at the highway due to concerns over power lines down on the ground.
  • There is heavy damage to Split Rail. In spots the trail is difficult to find under the trees. The reports we got today only went as far as the intersection with ‘Rough Start’ because it was very difficult walking.
  • Fortunately the impact to the ‘Shoreline’ trail seems to be less intense.
  • No reports yet on interior areas like Bev’s Knoll, Kelly’s Creek, or any of our new flow trails.

For now, riders should not expect to find anything passable. It will take a huge volunteer effort to establish the trails again. We hope to open up enough at Woolastook to have a grooming effort for the winter. That’s an achievable goal. Let us know if you would like to help (at Woolastook, or at any other trail system).

We’ll post more as we know more. Some preliminary reports are coming in from MVP and Penniac but we don’t have a clear picture yet.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: storm, Woolastook

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