Inner City Mountain Biking Along Muddy Ditch Trail

[@goodobservers]

Can you spot the "flying" squirrel?

[@LauraGYoung]

Hey, I recognize parts of this trail. (Used to explore the old irrigation canals in the 80s as a kid.) How awesome! The windbreak of pine trees at the end used to be much healthier/denser and was a great hang-out spot. It's been kinda sad to see it slowly wither away, but time marches on. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@goodobservers]

That is awesome. Do you know who owns this land? We filmed it because we love the ride and worry it will be developed.

[@LauraGYoung]

@@goodobservers I believe it used to belong to Henry and Caroline Franz, then the Smith family who (I think?) sold it to the LDS church sometime in the late 80s. The original homestead cabin was moved to Library Park in Old Town. I think it's still available for viewing, but is usually kept behind lock and key by the city. Like you, I hope the property remains undeveloped; but almost every field in town eventually gets bulldozed unless it's on one of the flood plains. They've even built a neighborhood over the old town dump! We just have to enjoy these spaces while we can.

[@goodobservers]

@@LauraGYoung Thank you, fascinating. That's why we filmed it: so it's immortalized and we can virtually ride it any time if they do sell it and bulldoze it. Such a cool field and canal trail.

[@LauraGYoung]

@@goodobservers Growing up, almost the entire Harmony corridor was prairie and farmland. I wish you could time travel and see it! That being said, it's awesome that folks like yourself are generously recording/sharing our little patch of the world. It's appreciated. :)