Potts will not open on April 1st

[xjtrailrider]

Just to let everyone know, Potts will not be open until later in April due to trail conditions and there is still some snow on top. I have heard reports that the upper gate is open and I would think that either the forestry service left it open or someone opened it for them. I personally would not go in there until I was sure the trail was open.

I will keep everyone posted.

[YJeXtreme]

Thanks for the update Jon. I called the local office and they told me Apr 1st. I'd heard also the upper gate was open, and have warned a few I know to stay away at this time. Keep us posted!

[jeep7342]

Any plans for a run there

[xjtrailrider]

Just got word from Martin that the gate was opened by someone other than the forestry service. I would not be caught up in there for anything!

Yes, i will lead a ride up there when its opened and my Jeep is on all 4's

[Scrambled]

I spoke with Martin today and the opening date for Potts is still yet to be determined. Its up to Cindy at this point I guess. If you have ever run the trail after a long period of rain it can be a mess. Cant say i blame them for delaying the opening,excesssive rutting at this point is a eminent. Im sure it has dried up since the first announcement considerably and should be open soon.

I encourage anyone that can attend the upcoming trail clean up with SWVa to attend. Myself and a few others will be there.

Thanks
Sean

[renegade]

just give me a heads up and i will make arrangements to help clean up...il ride or drive dont matter

[rubican!]

man this weekend is going ot be awful purtty to not have potts open......we can only pray!!!!!!!

[xjtrailrider]

It looks like it will be mid-late April before Potts will re-open. Also it appears the gate was left open by the NFS after the end of bear season in January. That is why many of you had reported the gate being open. It should be closed right now.

[evolution]

just give the mountain a lil more of a break from wheeling...

[xjtrailrider]

Yep, once it opens it will be like a freeway up there every weekend. We really need one or 2 more "good" trails around here to spread out the traffic.