That's why I would only ride the JRP on a recovery ride day. Hammering in the drops needs to be done on roads, not on

Apr 15, 2021
12:40:57pm

SingleStrapBackpack Truly Addicted User

narrow, winding trails with lots of pedestrians and dogs. I will say, however, that the Legacy Parkway Trail is an exception to that. You can ride fast there and do it safely, as long as you slow up when passing stroller moms, little kids, and dogs.

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I biked the Jordan River Parkway last Saturday from Gardner Village (7800 S) down to North Temple. It was a fantastic

Cougar-Duck Murderbot

4/15/21 11:22am

It's a great resource. Later in the year, though, watch out for those goatheads.

squidmark

4/15/21 11:26am

RE: It's a great resource. Later in the year, though, watch out for those goatheads.

PJMort

4/15/21 11:30am

One of my favorite running routes. The goatheads between 900 S and 1700 S forced me off the bicycle. They don't seem to

SingleStrapBackpack

4/15/21 11:30am

So they finally decided to bridge over the railroad tracks!

StarMan

4/15/21 11:39am

That's really cool

Cougar-Duck

4/15/21 11:45am

Cool old mansion. There was a separate stair way for the servants, who worked

StarMan

4/15/21 11:51am

It's awesome. Now imagine connecting trails like that throughout the Wasatch Frt

runnincoug

4/15/21 11:43am

Are the trail spurs better marked now?

Eddie

4/15/21 11:44am

There were a few places that it was unclear. I used Google Maps on my phone so I could see where the trial ran so that

Cougar-Duck

4/15/21 11:47am

Better, absolutely. Not perfect though.

SingleStrapBackpack

4/15/21 11:49am

Does the trail allow electric scooters? The type you can rent around cities, etc

Cougarrr

4/15/21 11:49am

I believe so, but even if they aren't allowed, people are doing it.

SingleStrapBackpack

4/15/21 11:49am

I saw several scooters right on the path waiting to be used, so yes.

Cougar-Duck

4/15/21 11:57am

My only complaint is road bikers who think they’re in the Tour de France

NWCoug

4/15/21 11:54am

That's why I would only ride the JRP on a recovery ride day. Hammering in the drops needs to be done on roads, not on

SingleStrapBackpack

4/15/21 12:40pm

Legacy is awesome - especially early.

Eddie

4/15/21 12:44pm

Same is true of the difference between a weekday and Saturday. I ride on Saturdays still quite a bit, but man....

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