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* Select a day when the weather forecast does not predict strong winds. | * Select a day when the weather forecast does not predict strong winds. | ||
* Due to heat and trail length, the full trail should be done early in the morning during spring and summer time. | * Due to heat and trail length, the full trail should be done early in the morning during spring and summer time. | ||
* If you skate alone provide real live tracking to someone you trust. You can [[Hauk|use something like this.]] | * If you skate alone, provide real live tracking to someone you trust. You can [[Hauk|use something like this.]] | ||
* Skate with a friend that is as good as you skating long distance. | * Skate with a friend that is as good as you skating long distance. | ||
Backpack with some items such as: | Backpack with some items such as: | ||
* Small first aid kit ''(just in case because it was already useful)'' | * Small first aid kit ''(just in case because it was already useful)'' | ||
* Energy bars. Some sugar of sorts. ''(no one will be carrying anyone)'' | * Energy bars. Some sugar of sorts. ''(no one will be carrying anyone on their back)'' | ||
* Cash is king! In case you need to return on different wheels ''(uber, train, bus, etc)'' | * Cash is king! In case you need to return on different wheels ''(uber, train, bus, etc)'' | ||
* At least 1 liter of water or energy drink with electrolytes. ''(There is only one fountain at the end)'' | * At least 1 liter of water or energy drink with electrolytes. ''(There is only one fountain at the end)'' | ||
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== Hazards == | == Hazards == | ||
Along the way there are some hazards to be mindful. | Along the way there are some hazards to be mindful. | ||
=== Traffic === | |||
* There are (?? add number later) road intersections | |||
* All traffic only happens when the trail cuts through a street. Some Places have crosswalks and or stop lights and some do not. | |||
=== Pebbles === | === Pebbles === | ||
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* Avoid rolling parallel on the snakes as that will cause your wheels to sink and you go for a nose dive. | * Avoid rolling parallel on the snakes as that will cause your wheels to sink and you go for a nose dive. | ||
* [[Tar snakes]] can be crossed safely. | * [[Tar snakes]] can be crossed safely. | ||
=== Construction === | |||
* There are some parts of the trail where there is ongoing construction | |||
* Observed construction seems to be for improvements and maintenance | |||
=== Landscaping work === | |||
* Early and in mid in spring you may see landscaping work being done and there will be some cut grass on trail | |||
=== Railroad tracks === | === Railroad tracks === | ||