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trek1969

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Re: Southwestway Directions and Information
« Reply #15 on: May 01, 2012, 04:33:33 PM »
Does the trail  run in a certain direction? I have never been out there but I would like to give it a try soon. Is the trail marked well enough for the first timer? I don't want to end up somewhere I don't belong by mistake.Thanks......
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Re: Southwestway Directions and Information
« Reply #16 on: May 01, 2012, 08:02:33 PM »
Signage is almost non-existant thanks to kids who keep tearing them down. Best bet is to join a wed. night group ride. or arrange to meet one of us regulars there.
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Re: Southwestway Directions and Information
« Reply #17 on: May 01, 2012, 09:22:35 PM »
Trail runs either direction but there are quit a few places you could take a wrong turn.  Post up when you intend on coming out I'm sure a regular would love to give you the grand tour!
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Re: Southwestway Directions and Information
« Reply #18 on: May 02, 2012, 05:15:50 AM »
Thanks, I would like to attend a Wednesday ride sometime.
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Re: Southwestway Directions and Information
« Reply #19 on: May 02, 2012, 07:03:55 AM »
Pics of the trail going clockwise and descriptions are available here:
http://photobucket.com/LenapeSWW

a video of the trail is available here thanks to djbrooks:


a map is available here:


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Re: Southwestway Directions and Information
« Reply #20 on: May 02, 2012, 12:12:14 PM »
You guys are on it!  Thanks for helping out the noobs  ;D
 
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Re: Southwestway Directions and Information
« Reply #21 on: May 02, 2012, 01:15:20 PM »
Could tack trail markers be used? White for clockwise and orange for counter? Looks like they are 1/2" diameter and fairly cheap. Or some other way to mark it like spray paint dots or small arrows.
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Re: Southwestway Directions and Information
« Reply #22 on: May 12, 2012, 05:29:09 PM »
I was out on the trail today for the first time. I made it around without getting lost. The video someone posted helped. I had some idea on what to expect. I made one full lap ok and was half way around on the second lap when I had issues with my front crank coming apart. I guess something worked its way out. Luckily, the bike shop was sort of on the way home. They put back together. It is all good now. I think I saw Darin H out trimming as well. It was just past where he was that things came apart. I liked how things are out there. I can tell a lot of work went into the trail. I hope to get out there again soon.
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