The Thaw and You: A Guide to Keeping Awesome Trails Awesome

OK, I have to confess, this image is from the Internet somewhere, I'm not sure. It's not a Missouri trail. However, I'm using it to grab your attention.

Between the tire tracks, equestrian hooves and hiking boots this trail might as well drown itself in the Mississippi and call it a day. The photo exaggerates the point of why 'not' to ride on wet trails.

Now that I have your attention...

Our snowy winter has ensured that The Thaw will be pronounced this year. Please take a moment to read how this impacts our trail systems and how we can all avoid the high-maintenance issue of repairing damaged trails that were used while they were wet. The rule of thumb is if you are leaving tire waffle prints consistently on the trail then the tread is just too wet to prevent sustained damage.

The Thaw by Sam Mitchell

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