Crawdaddy 96 Posted November 17, 2019 My wife and I just drove home from the river....I noticed “one way” signage on Thimble trail (off S22) that I don’t recall seeing before? When did Thimble trail become a one way trail from East to West? And why would they choose that direction when most utilizing that trail would start from the west (Borrego Springs)? We usually jump in off Inspiration wash and head East.....at least we used to before it became a one way in the opposite direction. From the East - one way signage From the west - Do not enter signage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted November 17, 2019 Yup. Happened a couple months ago. KUG reported the ranger says increased traffic warranted the change. Drivers were pulling off to be passed or to stop and look at the flowers. Having ridden the trail many times over the last few years, I agree- the roadway has gotten wider and wider, with a lot of pull-outs, etc. Last year at flower time it was pretty busy through there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted November 17, 2019 3 hours ago, Crawdaddy said: My wife and I just drove home from the river....I noticed “one way” signage on Thimble trail (off S22) that I don’t recall seeing before? When did Thimble trail become a one way trail from East to West? And why would they choose that direction when most utilizing that trail would start from the west (Borrego Springs)? We usually jump in off Inspiration wash and head East.....at least we used to before it became a one way in the opposite directio From the East - one way signage From the west - Do not enter signage I believe that’s Truckhaven not Thimble. N Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted November 18, 2019 I know it as Truck Haven Trail too. Besides the point, that is lame that they made it a one way. Completely unnecessary if you ask me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 146 Posted November 18, 2019 4 hours ago, paulmbowers said: Yup. Happened a couple months ago. KUG reported the ranger says increased traffic warranted the change. Drivers were pulling off to be passed or to stop and look at the flowers. Having ridden the trail many times over the last few years, I agree- the roadway has gotten wider and wider, with a lot of pull-outs, etc. Last year at flower time it was pretty busy through there. Yes some were getting stuck and environmental damage was supposedly starting to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted November 18, 2019 14 minutes ago, kkug said: Yes some were getting stuck and environmental damage was supposedly starting to happen. I've seen it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted November 18, 2019 That's a neat little trail, unfortunate to be one way, but I get the logic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted November 18, 2019 30 minutes ago, KTMrad said: That's a neat little trail, unfortunate to be one way, but I get the logic. Yeah it was a neat "little" trail, but it's become just another two track. I'm generally not a fan of more signs and rules, but I can see their point. I'd rather have it open one way than have them close it altogether. I've run it in both directions, and there may be other SDAR members who've done so with me, but I shall not incriminate. Snitches get stitches, dontcha know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted November 18, 2019 5 hours ago, PbdBlue said: I believe that’s Truckhaven not Thimble. N Whoops, I always thought it was Thimble on both sides of S22....I stand corrected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted November 18, 2019 9 hours ago, Crawdaddy said: Whoops, I always thought it was Thimble on both sides of S22....I stand corrected. No worries. Just wanted to clear up any confusion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted November 18, 2019 That is a Flower Child issue. Not needed in the the Winter riding season. Some would also say That is a weekend problem. By the way, One Way is not going to solve the issue of SUVs pulling off the track. Will they make a rule that there is No Stopping as well? Next Rule: No Vehicles Once there was a wilderness Then came the graders Followed by the Civics getting buried in the sand People, people; What shall we do with all the people? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted November 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, Bagstr said: That is a Flower Child issue. Not needed in the the Winter riding season. Some would also say That is a weekend problem. By the way, One Way is not going to solve the issue of SUVs pulling off the track. Will they make a rule that there is No Stopping as well? Next Rule: No Vehicles Once there was a wilderness Then came the graders Followed by the Civics getting buried in the sand People, people; What shall we do with all the people? I agree with you- I don't, however, have a better suggestion than the one-way (as if that will solve the problem). We all know we want to avoid having the smaller trails become the Inspiration Washes in the future. I just don't know how one would go about making that change. And I'm awfully glad they didn't just fence it off.Pave Paradise, put up a parking lot With a big hotel, a boutique, and a swinging hot spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted November 18, 2019 3 hours ago, Bagstr said: Not needed in the the Winter riding season. Don't get bogged down by logical thought...this is the easy peasy/thoughtless solution...….make it a one way and forget about it...…..will it solve the traffic issues in Spring?..….is the one way even set up in the right direction given the traffic flow from the west vs. east?.......dumb..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted November 19, 2019 Wouldn't it be nice if we could talk them into some motorcycle only trails in the park...but don't think that would ever happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted November 19, 2019 Oh, I was thinking of Truckhaven trail also...Thimble is the other side as others pointed out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted November 19, 2019 46 minutes ago, KTMrad said: Wouldn't it be nice if we could talk them into some motorcycle only trails in the park...but don't think that would ever happen. I think they would be interested in all "no-motorcycle" trails if they could. Thank god for the license plate!:} Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalMule 106 Posted November 19, 2019 On the seventh day, God rode his motorcycle West to East down Truck-haven trail/road and said "it was good." 😎 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites