The rains, they've been a fallin'.
Over two and a half inches in the last couple days.
There is a small danger we will get that much again, today alone!
As a result there is a flood watch/advisory from the National Weather Service in effect until late tonight. This will be more of a danger down in Green Island and on segments of Southbridge Street and Rt. 20.
Around here that likely means more excellent flow at the Cascades, and that the Cascades Brook uses the alternate secondary channel as well.
Trail conditions are very soft and muddy. Mountain bikes are not recommended. Steeper trail sections like the one immediately next to the Cascades are also not recommended.
Enjoy the water.
Might as well.
UPDATE: Got caught in the monsoon downpour on the way up to Cascades West from the Lodge. Soaked to the bone, as was the 2 year old in the backpack. Beautiful to see all the brooks bursting with flow and white water.
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Cascading Waters can be found at 135 Olean Street on the eastern edge of Worcester's northwest parklands, the Cascades. The Cascades are 350 acres of park and conservation lands along the borders of Worcester, Paxton, and Holden, Massachusetts. Home to countless species of plants and animals, the Cascades are open to passive recreation year-round.
From downtown Worcester
Take Rt. 122 N/Chandler Street to Tatnuck Square. At the 2nd set of lights at Pleasant Street, go straight onto Mower Street between Sovereign and Flagship banks. At the Y, bear right onto Olean Street, and look for the Cascading Waters sign 1/2 mile on your left.
From Holden
Take Route 31 S towards Paxton. Take a left onto Reservoir Street (when it splits from 31). Follow past all the reservoirs into Worcester. Cascading Waters is less than 1/2 mile from the city line on your right.
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- And the skies cleared...
- WATER!
- Coyote Sighting!
- That rain adds up!
- Skies continue clear
- Blackberry season
- Up with the sun
- Much trail activity
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- Beautiful day
- this just in from the Natinal Weather Service
- Signs going up today
- Gonna get hot..
- Busy day on the trails
- on the rocks
- More overcast drizzle, with a chance of T-storms!
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You'll find more information about Cascading Waters and all of the properties and work of the Greater Worcester Land Trust at
www.gwlt.org
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2 comments:
Is there a general policy on Mountain bikes on City or GWLT trails?
Or do we just use our best judgement?
Generally Mountain Bikes are not regulated on Worcester and GWLT trails, and this is based on the historic tradition that mountain bikers have generally exercised good judgement in use.
When the trails are saturated with water and covered in puddles all use, including foot traffic, can cause substantial erosion, and particularly mountain bikes with their speed and small point of impact need to stay to the drier trail conditions so that there are still trails to be used.
So long as mountain bikers continue to be good stewards using good judgement there is no reason to have to regulate them.
Besides, mountain bikers make great weed-wackers for trailside brush!
Thanks for the question Joe C
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