Warning for the Yellow Trail

Halfway through my ride of the Yellow Trail yesterday I was convinced that I must have missed the sign saying "trail closed". This was the first time I have been on the trail since the flood waters. It was cruel and full of the biggest misquotes I have ever seen. My ride turned into a walk. I was very glad to reach the path halfway, where I then decided to ride up to Shelby Farms and do a lap of the Tour D'Wolf.



There have always been a few sand sections, but the trail is now 75% sand.



This was the first on numerous trees that have fallen and are blocking the trail.



I was amazed at the erosion that is taking place along the river. The trail is almost gone.



There were so many places that were just destroyed.





I decided to purposely crash my bike for a better angle of the trail.



I was just waiting for a snake walking through this section.



Riding through all that mess was well worth it. This shot is from a section of the Tour D'Wolf at Shelby Farms. This may be one of my favorite views in Memphis. I love the way the single track snakes up the hill.

I would not recommend riding the yellow trail. I don't know what the section between the path and Walnut Grove is like, but the side I rode is horrible. Go out to Herb Parsons or ride the Tour D'Wolf.

Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend.