I ride Quarry Park. Amazing MTB trails! Very technical. They were developed gradually over years, without the kind of IMBA-grade planning that went into Seminole Trails or Quarry Ridge Park - so there is not a clearly defined XC/flow loop. I had to muddle around before I figured one out, more or less.
The park needs to be carefully shared with dog walkers. Generally you want to bike there at dawn, or in the late afternoon-evening. Starting around 8:30am, you see people arriving with their dogs. Also, there is a lot of singletrack in dense woods without a clear riding direction. That would help. My understanding is that for a long time the City did not officially promote biking in Quarry Park, but knew about it and tolerated it. Bicycling is not listed <https://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/parks/park.cfm?id=1355> as an activity at this park, on the City website. Last year CORP agreed to help improve Quarry Park, with the City's support. Here's a Bike Fed blog post <http://wisconsinbikefed.org/2014/12/10/madisons-quarry-park-a-lesson-in-how-to-get-along/> about that. I would love to attend this meeting, but I have a schedule issue. I hope other MTB advocates will attend and report back. Cheers, Peter *I'm running for re-election to the Wisconsin Bike Fed's Board of Directors, and I would appreciate your vote!Bike Fed members, click here to vote:http://board.wisconsinbikefed.org <http://board.wisconsinbikefed.org>Not a member? Click here to join, then you can vote:https://www.secure.wisconsinbikefed.org/join <https://www.secure.wisconsinbikefed.org/join>* On Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 10:27 AM, Robbie Webber via Bikies < [email protected]> wrote: > Thanks to Sarah for posting this so quickly. It just showed up on my > neighborhood listserv as well, since this is a neighborhood park. > > For those who might be saying, "Where is Quarry Park, and why would I care > as a bicyclist?" > > This is a small park a bit west of my house. It is approximately behind > Whole Foods. While I have never been inside the park myself (weird, because > I live really close and ride my bike and drive by it all the time), I have > heard that it is a popular place for mountain biking, especially for local > youth -- i.e. those who can't drive. > > I'm not sure if mountain biking is technically legal (along with using it > as an off-leash dog park), but both activities are very common. Apparently, > there has been some fairly substantial trail building going on by mtb > groups. However, because of the make-shift nature and natural terrain, the > trails are quite steep. Also, walkers/dog-owners may not feel safe on a > trail with people sort of barreling out of control down the hill. (Not that > everyone is out of control, but as alder I heard quite a lot of complaints > about kids either not respecting other users and also possibly endangering > themselves.) > > Now, this is all second-hand on my part, so maybe someone with more direct > experience can comment. However, the current use as an in-town mountain > bike location -- wonderful that kids and others can access it without > driving -- is one reason bicyclists may be interested in this small park > and future uses. > > Reviews on trails.mtb.com > <http://trails.mtbr.com/cat/united-states-trails/trails-wisconsin/trail/quarry-park/prd_171132_4588crx.aspx> > > Article in Isthmus > <http://isthmus.com/summertimes/the-hidden-gems-of-madison-area-public-parks/> > talks about the trails. > > > > > Robbie Webber > Transportation Policy Analyst > 608-263-9984 (o) > 608-225-0002 (c) > [email protected] > All opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of > my employer or any other group with which I am affiliated. > > On Mon, Nov 30, 2015 at 4:31 PM, Sarah Gaskell via Bikies < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING >> Quarry Park >> The City of Madison Parks Division will hold a public input meeting >> regarding the potential park master plan and discuss proposed improvements >> at Quarry Park, including dog walking and mountain biking trails prior to >> the scheduled quarterly Rocky Bluff Neighborhood Association meeting. At >> this meeting, Madison Parks will discuss the project and seek input on the >> master plan and proposed improvements. >> Monday, December 14, 2015 @ 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. >> First Baptist Church >> 518 N Franklin Ave., Madison, WI 53705 >> You are invited to attend this meeting to provide comments on the >> proposed project. If you have questions or comments but are unable to >> attend the meeting, please contact Tom Maglio at (608) 266- 6518 >> [email protected]; or Kate Kane at (608) 261-9671 >> [email protected]. >> >> -- >> Sarah Gaskell, APBP >> *Planning Manager* >> Wisconsin Bike Fed >> 137 East Wilson Street, Suite 202 - PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS >> Madison WI 53703 >> (608) 709-2943 >> www.wisconsinbikefed.org >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikies mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Bikies mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org > >
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