Dirt Trails are closed as of 12-29-22

 

One last time for 2022

The Dirt Trails are CLOSED

Eager to hit the trails at Shimek now that the temps are warming? NOT SO FAST!!! Icy Roads and closed dirt trails. This morning 12/29/22 the roads entering the Lick Creek Unit are way too icy for vehicles pulling horse trailers. See these photos provided by Patrick Thomas, DNR Technician, this morning. No, you do not want to drive on that stuff with your horses in tow--not even if someone is holding your beer. As the snow melts on the frozen ground, we get slimy, slick dirt trails and as the ground softens over the next few days, they will be soggy so the dirt trails are closed for now.

When these roads into Lick Creek clear, you can ride on the Wet Weather Trails which are open, but ALL DIRT TRAILS ARE CLOSED.

Update: Later in the day we had a report from a frequent rider who pulled in in her car. "Way to icy to drive in...even in AWD and no trailer. Backed down and no riding tomorrow either!"

 

As always, stay safe!


Kathy
Editor