Centennial Trail - Ocala National Forest

kdclere · June 23, 2012, 12:21:35 PM

Thanks all for the updates. I will make a loop on Monday afternoon to check for trees. Remeber when you guys are out there if you notice something that you think may help me out, don't hesitate to post it on here. Constructive criticism and obvious hazards such as trees down are always welcome!
I will see about some "tables" for rest areas.
Also, I have an intern working with me for a few weeks as well that should help out.
I'm looking into an "Adopt-a-Trail" program where individuals or groups could adopt sections of the trail to help keep clean and trimmed when possible. I'll keep everyone posted.

-Kris

I_N_3 · June 23, 2012, 01:41:05 PM

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Thanks for agreeing with me SMP63. One of these I'm sure we run into each other in Ocala

I find this comment rather ironic. Lol

Starbuc71 · June 23, 2012, 04:36:23 PM

Quote from: I_N_3 on June 23, 2012, 01:41:05 PM
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Thanks for agreeing with me SMP63. One of these I'm sure we run into each other in Ocala

I find this comment rather ironic. Lol

lol... I realized the same thing I after I posted it

I_N_3 · June 23, 2012, 06:42:27 PM

Its all good. I need to hurry up and get a 2nd quad so I can ride ONF.

SMP63 · June 23, 2012, 07:36:05 PM

Quote from: Starbuc71 on June 23, 2012, 04:36:23 PM
Quote from: I_N_3 on June 23, 2012, 01:41:05 PM
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Thanks for agreeing with me SMP63. One of these I'm sure we run into each other in Ocala

I find this comment rather ironic. Lol

lol... I realized the same thing I after I posted it

Good catch Iggy!! LMAO!!! If we do I hope we are both going slow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kdclere · June 24, 2012, 11:54:46 AM

UPDATE:

Becuase of impending inclement weather, it looks like I wont make the tree-clearing rounds on the Centennial until probably Thursday. These rainstorms really take their toll on the Sand Pines in the Scrub Ecosystem. The Sand Pine has a very fragile and weak root system and they tend to fall in light winds and rain. Be careful riding!

-Kris

Starbuc71 · June 30, 2012, 02:25:18 PM

Has anyone rode the centennial trail since the storm passed through? I'm going up there in probably 2 weeks. I will bring my saw and try to clear some downed trees. I'm sure they will all be cleared by then. How muddy is it now? Any trails washed out?

dalem352 · June 30, 2012, 03:44:46 PM

soon as i get my cat back i going to centennial this week i hope new belt only had the quad sence apr. 14 got it new

kdclere · July 02, 2012, 02:21:24 PM

I cleared the 20-mile loop of the Centennial last Thursday. Haven't heard of many complaints from the other part so must be clear (for the most part). As for trail condition, the 20-mile loop is pretty flat and dry. Some small portions are whooped out, but this will be taken care of soon. The rain did the trail real good!
-Kris

dalem352 · July 04, 2012, 05:18:26 PM

Road centennial today and fire burned all the way around farles lake

dalem352 · July 04, 2012, 05:33:23 PM

3 trees down on the shortcut trail

zephyr · July 14, 2012, 10:14:39 PM

Had a great ride, then got to talk to to of the nicest rangers. Filling in for Chris.
They installed a trash container at blue sink and the rangers are in the process of cleaning up the area. Also show the rangers where the trees were down and they said they were going to start clearing them on Sunday
The NEW trail head is awesome pavement all the way includind the parking lot no more dirt roads If you have not checked it out you need to

dalem352 · July 23, 2012, 08:08:10 PM

centennial this thursday 7/26/12 anyone riding ???

kdclere · July 24, 2012, 08:35:51 AM

Just to let everyone know...the 316 TH is open now on the north end of the Forest.

-Kris

dalem352 · July 24, 2012, 10:07:38 AM

cool i was out their last week an it was still closed i going to ride centennial this thursday

Mingy · July 24, 2012, 06:43:10 PM

I might be able to make it, the earlier the better. What time will you be riding?

dalem352 · July 24, 2012, 06:52:52 PM

i would b their round 8:00 it would b better at the new trail head off 40 for u

abrady · July 24, 2012, 11:00:57 PM

hope u ant ridding that big cat out there.

dalem352 · July 25, 2012, 07:39:45 AM

no i found that pic on facebook looks like it mite b to wide for some of the trails in o/n/f

Mingy · July 25, 2012, 11:20:06 AM

I dont see anything to stop me now, will let you know for sure this afternoon. Anybody else coming?

dalem352 · July 25, 2012, 11:59:38 AM

your the only 1 that replyed so i will check back later oh let me also know where u would want 2 put in at it only takes me 35 to 45 minutes to get their

Mingy · July 25, 2012, 02:51:40 PM

Pretty good clip for me, but I am thinking at 8:00 AM at the new trailhead just off (south) of 40.

dalem352 · July 25, 2012, 02:56:01 PM

ok cool i will b their silver dodge green cat

Mingy · July 25, 2012, 10:44:01 PM

See ya at 8:00. White on red old school F-250 + Green grizz 450.

dalem352 · July 26, 2012, 06:30:40 PM

what a ride mingy came out today we had to cut and move 8 trees on the trail but it was still a good ride