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Metcalf Trail Conditions Thread

Saturday 7/9/16

It's finally the weekend! Trail 2A is almost ready to be opened for those of you wondering. MX track needs water and isn't likely to see too much work done to it until we get around to the GOT practice and race. Everything except 2A will be open from 8AM to 8PM.

Some good news: it sounds like we have been approved to get a professional consultant out here to redesign the MX track! No time frame just yet but we're obviously hoping to get it done by red sticker season. No guarantees though.
 
Sunday 7/10/16
Nothing new for today everyone. Trails are still looking good and the MX track always needs water. Park is open from 8AM to 8PM.
 
Sunday 7/17/16
Nothing out of the ordinary for today. Same hours 8am to 8pm and the weather should be good even though its very foggy at the moment!
Please note that our MX track will be closed tomorrow (Monday 7/18) for a special event.
 
Monday 7/18/16
We're gonna have the MX track closed today for Firemen Olympics. Every other track and trail is open from 8AM to 8PM.

- We have a new full time Maintanence worker at Motorcycle park named Alex. Make sure to say Hi if you spot him! He's a veteran of this park though so he knows all of the ins and outs.

- Movie night is this Friday 7/22/16. We will be showing The Avengers: Age of Ultron starting at about 8:30

- GOT open practice is on Saturday 7/23/16 and Race Day is Sunday 7/24/16
 
Monday 7/25/16
Great weekend with GOT tearing up the MX track! Track hasn't been worked since the races though so it is pretty rough right now but it is open to everyone today along with all of the other tracks and trails. Hours are 8AM to 8PM.
 
Friday 7/29/16

MX track is going to be closed briefly in the morning to finish up some work on it.

Trail 2A is likely to be reopened today.

Everything else is open and ready to go.

Park hours are 8AM to 8PM.
 
Sunday 7/31/16
Nothing new for today. Track had a few riders watering yesterday. Park is open 8AM to 8PM.

Future Events for August:
- Star Gazing at Motorcycle Park on August 12th.
- GOT will be here August 13th and 14th for MX practices.
- Movie Night is August 26th. We will be showing Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
 
Jr. Ranger at Metcalf.
Do you like to ride dirt bikes? Are you curious about nature?
Become a Junior Ranger and learn to be a wildlife detective.
Take a trip to a repairing habitat and learn why it is important.
Look inside an owl pellet and see the food web.

If this sounds interesting to you, and you’re between the ages of 9-12 (4-6 grade), and you’ve never been a Santa Clara County Jr. Ranger, then the Santa Clara County Parks Department would like to invite you to be a Jr. Ranger.
Jr. Ranger Programs run for six consecutive weeks, meeting on Saturday 9/17/2016 starting at 9:00 am, for three hours and will be offered at Metcalf Motorcycle County Park. During the program, Jr. Rangers will be introduced to six different topics: Duties of a Ranger, Natural Resources, Plant Life, Wildlife, Habitats, and Ohlone Native Americans. Through various hands-on activities, games, hikes and rides Jr. Rangers will learn ways to help preserve and protect their local Parks. Activities include: learning to identify animal prints and pick out signs that tell when an animal has been in the area; learning how to be a responsible rider; and understanding how animals and humans depend upon the natural world for survival.
The program is free! The first day, each Jr. Ranger will be given a Jr. Ranger Jersey and logbook which is their’s to keep. A Jr. Ranger badge and certificate will be awarded based on attendance and behavior. Graduating Jr. Rangers will also be invited to an overnight campout.
Registration is limited to the first 8 registrants for each park’s program. You must be a first-time participant to enroll. Sign up today!
For registration forms go to Motorcycle County Park office.
300 Metcalf Road San Jose, CA 95138
Park Ranger Mike Ruhstorfer at 408-226-5223 or mike.ruhstorfer@prk.sccgov.org
 
Thursday 8/4/16

Very foggy morning up here. Track saw a little fixing up while we were closed. 2A has been getting regular visits from the water truck to help clean it up.

Park is open from 8AM to 7:30PM
 
Saturday 8/6/16

Very foggy up here again! Should make for some excellent conditions once visibility is decent. MX track is looking decent but it will be seeing a lot of work next week to prep for GOT next weekend. Track will likely be closed on Thursday and Friday so don't be surprised. Mini MX should be seeing some work soon as well.

Park hours are 8AM to 7:30PM.


Jr. Ranger at Metcalf.
Do you like to ride dirt bikes? Are you curious about nature?
Become a Junior Ranger and learn to be a wildlife detective.
Take a trip to a repairing habitat and learn why it is important.
Look inside an owl pellet and see the food web.

If this sounds interesting to you, and you’re between the ages of 9-12 (4-6 grade), and you’ve never been a Santa Clara County Jr. Ranger, then the Santa Clara County Parks Department would like to invite you to be a Jr. Ranger.
Jr. Ranger Programs run for six consecutive weeks, meeting on Saturday 9/17/2016 starting at 9:00 am, for three hours and will be offered at Metcalf Motorcycle County Park. During the program, Jr. Rangers will be introduced to six different topics: Duties of a Ranger, Natural Resources, Plant Life, Wildlife, Habitats, and Ohlone Native Americans. Through various hands-on activities, games, hikes and rides Jr. Rangers will learn ways to help preserve and protect their local Parks. Activities include: learning to identify animal prints and pick out signs that tell when an animal has been in the area; learning how to be a responsible rider; and understanding how animals and humans depend upon the natural world for survival.
The program is free! The first day, each Jr. Ranger will be given a Jr. Ranger Jersey and logbook which is their’s to keep. A Jr. Ranger badge and certificate will be awarded based on attendance and behavior. Graduating Jr. Rangers will also be invited to an overnight campout.
Registration is limited to the first 8 registrants for each park’s program. You must be a first-time participant to enroll. Sign up today!
For registration forms go to Motorcycle County Park office.
300 Metcalf Road San Jose, CA 95138
Park Ranger Mike Ruhstorfer at 408-226-5223 or mike.ruhstorfer@prk.sccgov.org
 
Sunday 8/7/16

MX track saw some water last night and is getting some this morning. No other major updates or changes from yesterday. Park hours are 8AM to 7:30 PM.
 
Hi All,
Thursday, August 18, 2016 all trails and tracks open.
MX Track is hard packed and has no water.
Park is open 8:00 am to 7:30 pm.
Ranger Mike
 
Hi All,
Friday, August 19, 2016 all trails and tracks open.
MX Track is ripped, chunky-dry-no water to MX Track, not very good.
Open 8:00 am to 7:30 pm.

Ranger Mike
 
Hi All,

It is foggy up at Metcalf Thursday, August 25, 2016.
All trails and tracks open.
MX Track was ripped and is in the need of watering.
Open 8:00 am to 7:30 pm.

Ranger Mike
 
Friday 8/26/16
MX track won't be open until around 10. It is in good shape, just needs more water. All other trails and tracks are good to go. Park is open from 8AM to 7:30 PM.
Movie night tonight at Parkway Lakes located at the bottom of Metcalf Road. We will be showing Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Start time is about 8:30.
 
Hi All,
All trails and tracks open.
Park open 8:00 am to 7:30 pm.
MX Track needs watering.
Saturday September, 10 open MX practice Garrahan.
Ranger Mike
 
Saturday 9/24/16

Hopefully it doesn't get too hot today! We're one week from red sticker season!

Jr. Rangers will be doing the MSF training course today.

All tracks and trails are open from 8AM to 7PM.
 
Thursday 9/29/16
Should be getting nice and cool throughout the week. Only today and tomorrow left for green stickers only. First day of red sticker season is Saturday 10/1. Note that we will be closing at 6:30 during the month of October.
Everything is open today from 8AM to 7PM.
 
Hi All,

Saturday, October 15, 2016 all trails and tracks open.
Very light rain last night, just enough to keep the dust down.
MX Track looks good.
Jr. Rangers this morning going to explore the riparian habitat of the park.

Ranger Mike
 
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