Wachusett MTN construction - now unable to go past the gate

[dtower]

05/13/09

I went to the Wachusett Mountain and as of Today - or late last night they stopped letting people go past gate at the Ranger station ( "they" being the construction workers - they were not grouchy btw )

It seems that there was a cyclist riding last night with his head down - while a bucker loader was moving about. The constuction worker could not get the attention of this very focused rider and the rider came within inches of the machinery.

So.. now they are not allowing cyclist and even runners past the gate.
Last Night - a friend of mine road up near the Summit - he stated that they were working on the summit and he could not go up - but was able to go on the Down road.

Today - When I was on the MTN- the contruction worker stated that they have dug up a large hole accross the road past the gate - near the base of the DOWN HILL road ( on the left- ski left overhead ).

The workers anticipate being there for another 3-5 weeks. They will be working from 0730 - ~ 5pm daily .

I know that the people that work at Wachusett are very supportive of cyclist and hope that some numbskulls can be considerate if/when turned away. I had heard that a few people that were turned away were not very gracious and displayed a digit or two.

Please pass this on to other riders that you know... so they can adjust there workouts !
Mile Hill Road is open

They have not posted anything on the Wachusette website yet.

DTower

[irusk]

See my post on the other string. Kyle and I road out and right to the summit today. We hit the gate at about 12:30 and the attendent actually opened it for us as we approached and let us through. Had to walk our bikes around a couple of active construction spots (at the request of one of the workers), but otherwise no problems.

[dtower]

I am sure that it will be a hit or miss type of situation ( depending on who is on )
I am sure that this construction Guy might have let me by , but some older cyclist was asking aggressive /annoying questions! Ruined it for me !

When I went ~ 11:30- 1:00 .( did the rr loop then a few mile hill rd repeats )

I am also sure that in the next few weeks the constuction guys will start to hate people going up and down to the summit.

Just plan on perhaps NOT being able to go up , and if you do go up - be alert and not a jerk - so ya don't ruin it for others : )

Glad that you were able to go up !
Did you get your 80 miles in today ??

[DPatnaude]

From the CRW Climb to the Clouds flier:

NOTE: As of this printing, the access road to the top of Mt. Wachusett is being closed until mid July. It is
possible the road to the top will not be open by the time of this ride.

[dtower]

One of my friends tried to go up yesterday ~ noonish , she was u/a to go thru the gate. Worker stated that there is now a big hole accross the both access road ( at the base of the down hill as well as the uphill )