# 2016/17 Winter Trail Conditions **URL:** \ **Category:** Bicycling\ **Created:** [December 13, 2016, 1:28pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628 "2016-12-13T13:28:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/rolls/32/20889_2.png) [@Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/u/Rolls)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2017, 2:35pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/42 "2017-01-04T14:35:55Z")
@IanM_MTB we usually try to get out right after a snowfall to beat down the snow and keep the trails rideable. Also the Tuesday night group rides sometimes turn into snowshoe outings depending on the weather. ---
**Author:** ![riderx](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/riderx/32/2821_2.png) [@riderx](https://ecmtb.net/u/riderx)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2017, 2:49pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/43 "2017-01-04T14:49:02Z")
I plan on getting the trails packed in the valley as I am able to, but looking forward to getting out at wrandees once the conditions are good. ---
**Author:** ![JeffV](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/jeffv/32/2029_2.png) [@JeffV](https://ecmtb.net/u/JeffV)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2017, 5:11pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/44 "2017-01-07T17:11:21Z")
I’m kind of curious if the dog walkers are following a good route on the pipeline. We’re supposed to get a dump tonight and tomorrow. A foresee a call out for a stomping party too. ---
**Author:** ![Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/rolls/32/20889_2.png) [@Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/u/Rolls)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2017, 6:26pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/45 "2017-01-07T18:26:34Z")
I’m planning to snowshoe tomorrow. Probably wrandees/pipeline. I’m bringing the whole family for some extra stomping power. ---
**Author:** ![Chris\_Dwyer-perkins](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/chris_dwyer-perkins/32/12300_2.png) [@Chris\_Dwyer-perkins](https://ecmtb.net/u/Chris_Dwyer-perkins)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2017, 10:48pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/46 "2017-01-07T22:48:52Z")
I would join but I have yet to get some snow shoes lol. ---
**Author:** ![pmachan](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/pmachan/32/4421_2.png) [@pmachan](https://ecmtb.net/u/pmachan)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2017, 2:10am UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/47 "2017-01-08T02:10:45Z")
Lets all keep in touch here and focus efforts, so maybe wrandees is the preferred spot to snow-shoe after the snow tonight? ---
**Author:** ![JeffV](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/jeffv/32/2029_2.png) [@JeffV](https://ecmtb.net/u/JeffV)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2017, 3:02am UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/48 "2017-01-08T03:02:19Z")
Definitely. Hopefully, we have the foot power to stomp pipeline and redline into a good base. ---
**Author:** ![Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/rolls/32/20889_2.png) [@Rolls](https://ecmtb.net/u/Rolls)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2017, 3:38am UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/49 "2017-01-08T03:38:06Z")
It seems like a pretty light icy snow so it may not pack down that well, but no harm in blazing the trail anyway. ---
**Author:** ![Coaster2](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/coaster2/32/12978_2.png) [@Coaster2](https://ecmtb.net/u/Coaster2)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2017, 11:41am UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/50 "2017-01-08T11:41:32Z")
Pipeline and Redline usually get packed well by folks with boots and dogs. I propose a stomping party on the NW Arm Dr side to get the Lake Loop and Red Trails into shape. My schedule is tight today but I may be able to get out so post up your times. There is a group planning to hit Spider later this morning. ---
**Author:** ![JeffV](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/jeffv/32/2029_2.png) [@JeffV](https://ecmtb.net/u/JeffV)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2017, 2:48pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/51 "2017-01-08T14:48:03Z")
What time are you thinking coaster? ---
**Author:** ![Coaster2](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/coaster2/32/12978_2.png) [@Coaster2](https://ecmtb.net/u/Coaster2)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2017, 3:53pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/52 "2017-01-08T15:53:47Z")
Snowblower wouldn’t stay running so I’ll be shovelling this afternoon. Enjoy being in the woods! ---
**Author:** ![shadowfox70](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/shadowfox70/32/6317_2.png) [@shadowfox70](https://ecmtb.net/u/shadowfox70)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2017, 4:41pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/53 "2017-01-08T16:41:55Z")
are there any trails rideable this afternoon? ---
**Author:** ![JeffV](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/jeffv/32/2029_2.png) [@JeffV](https://ecmtb.net/u/JeffV)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2017, 4:52pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/54 "2017-01-08T16:52:59Z")
It will take a bit of stomping and a day or so of dog walkers to condition Wrandees or Spider. If you want to come stomping, I have a set of lighter (good to 170 lbs) shoes and two sets of army style aluminum that I can lend. The army aluminum shoes are tricky and big since they are designed for big dudes with guns, ammo and camping gear, lol. ---
**Author:** ![muddy](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/muddy/32/8093_2.png) [@muddy](https://ecmtb.net/u/muddy)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2017, 7:26pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/55 "2017-01-08T19:26:33Z")
I just got back from Shubie. There is one plowed trail through the middle of the park. It can be ridden with no problem. Once you get off the plowed trail it becomes impossible immediately. It is not packed down enough by the walkers as of yet ---
**Author:** ![shadowfox70](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/shadowfox70/32/6317_2.png) [@shadowfox70](https://ecmtb.net/u/shadowfox70)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2017, 11:12pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/56 "2017-01-08T23:12:32Z")
yes i would love to borrow and come out stomping.Let me know when @JeffV and yes i dont have any ammos and camping gear im just asian ninja who loves beer 😂 ---
**Author:** ![pmachan](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/pmachan/32/4421_2.png) [@pmachan](https://ecmtb.net/u/pmachan)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2017, 1:55am UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/57 "2017-01-09T01:55:14Z")
Snowshoed around pipeline and rosebowl @ wrandees, had more or less zero impact, as the hikers, dog walkers had it pretty beat down already. Might be able to get through on a fatbike with 5" tires, anything else, not gonna happen. ---
**Author:** ![JeffV](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/jeffv/32/2029_2.png) [@JeffV](https://ecmtb.net/u/JeffV)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2017, 2:09am UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/58 "2017-01-09T02:09:36Z")
-15 tonight, -10 tomorrow, the -1 to 0 Tuesday. I’m wondering if it will firm up by Tuesday. About 25 people snowshoed the pipeline today (at least). Just too powdery. At least the slushy apostle will freeze. ---
**Author:** ![JeffV](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/jeffv/32/2029_2.png) [@JeffV](https://ecmtb.net/u/JeffV)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2017, 2:15am UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/59 "2017-01-09T02:15:07Z")
Any info on Spider? ---
**Author:** ![bent6543](https://ecmtb.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/7cd45c/32.png) [@bent6543](https://ecmtb.net/u/bent6543)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2017, 11:25am UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/60 "2017-01-09T11:25:10Z")
I doubt that any trails will firm up until after it warms and then freezes again… Saturday is the safest bet especially for non fat tires. Any place that sees walking traffic will get beat to pulp while it’s wet later this week and turn to solid ice on Saturday. ---
**Author:** ![bent6543](https://ecmtb.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/7cd45c/32.png) [@bent6543](https://ecmtb.net/u/bent6543)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2017, 2:03pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628/61 "2017-01-09T14:03:20Z")
Update on Shubie conditions: The AT trail is plowed from Dartmouth Crossing entrance and down the main dog park boulevard. It’s all shallow hard packed snow, no ice. As of this morning the AT trail heading to Mic Mac Mall was not plowed and had minimal foot traffic The most popular dog park trails are narrow foot packed singletrack that will be fine for fat tires. Once it gets a bit more foot traffic and sunshine many of those spots should be okay for non-fat by the end of the day. You won’t want to stray off to the sides too much with non-fat tires. [Previous page](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628.md?page=2) [Next page](https://ecmtb.net/t/2016-17-winter-trail-conditions/4628.md?page=4)