Is Illiniwek open?

[DMikeT]

Does anybody go to Hampton to check the trails there like is done with SBP, SCP, and Sylvan?

[SweetSVT99]

Please post in the correct forum!

[DH001]

We haven't had much rain for the last two days so the trails are probably dry enough to ride. The trails shed water well and tend to dry quickly. In general, assume 24 hours of trail closure after significant rain at the park until the official open/closed status is put into effect. This will probably be controlled by park staff and posted on a sign at the entrance of the park. For the time being, the rider will have to use their own discretion if the conditions are not suitable to riding.

[Chief Illiniwek]

Rode last night and the trails are in good shape. Get out and ride before the weather changes and you can't!

JB

[DMikeT]

thanks for the feedback. It was a blast riding two staurdays ago, and like was said above, get out and ride while we can!!

[hildebrandz]

Hit Sylvan this afternoon since I was in town w/ my brother-in-law (great conditions). Saw on the main page that Sunderbruch and SCP are still "closed". Thought about hitting Illiniwek tomorrow - is it open??

Thanks!

[DH001]

At this point in the year, the top layer of ground is going through freeze/thaw cycles which makes some areas of trail muddy when they warm up. The trails don't really dry out because of the low temps. If the soil stays frozen they are fine to ride (usually in the morning). Once the sun starts to melt the frozen trail, they should be avoided.

[hildebrandz]

At this point in the year, the top layer of ground is going through freeze/thaw cycles which makes some areas of trail muddy when they warm up. The trails don't really dry out because of the low temps. If the soil stays frozen they are fine to ride (usually in the morning). Once the sun starts to melt the frozen trail, they should be avoided.

Thanks! We went out there about 10:30ish for about an hour. Had a hard time finding our way around w/out a map or signs - but that's sometimes a good thing ;) Trails were in pretty good condition - lots of leaves and didn't encounter any mud until we were getting ready to leave and then only in 2 small places on top where the sun was poking through the trees on the trail.

Was a blast - will have to come back again when I'm in town and have some more time (still need to ride Sunderbruch & Scott County Park someday too).