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Jason from Manhattan, KS on 5/19/2011 10:05:36 AM:
I am starting a 3 day ride form Clinton to Hartsburg this Friday. I know it rained on Thursday night and the Forcast is also calling for Scattered thunderstorms. I dont mind getting a little wet on the ride, but my concern is the condition of the trail. Does the trail turn into mud and become to soft to ride on or is the rock compacted and sheds water?
 
Kelly from Manasquan, NJ on 5/19/2011 10:20:52 AM:
From my recent experience, the trail is just softer, hence a little slower going (offering more resistance), after or during a rainfall. It isn't really muddy. You'll get a little dirty of course as the clay does "spit up." Have fun. Just beware of lightning. Staying dry is overrated.
 
Kevin on 5/22/2011 2:05:44 PM:
I've also had similar experiences on the Katy. I had to ride 30 miles in the rain on my last trip and the trail offered more friction but did not get muddy. You will have to clean the grit from your chain more often but it's not a bad experience.
 
Anon on 5/23/2011 9:39:20 AM:
The trail stays fairly hard and packed during light or short rains. But if it does soften, a hand-spary car wash works well for cleaning the chain and other bike parts.
 
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