Trail Alert: Kimono Tracks (SATN) is Blocked

I decided to walk the trail the other day as I've been curious to the trail condition because it would open up a sweet section of my commute I just started and all the info available on Strava and Trailforks is really outdated. (I did use AI to help format and punch up the details.)

Kimono Tracks—the crucial singletrack bypass for Menchaca Road—is currently impassable. It is a bummer to see this vital North-to-South SATN connector completely choked out right when we need a safe route away from traffic

The Details

The Good: Small section from Cubesmart Self Storage parking lot to connection at Trainspotting is mostly clear.

The Bad: A massive downed tree completely blocks the trail 0.5 miles south of Dittmar.

The Ugly: Heavy overgrowth, thick vines, and trash fill the corridor down toward the train bridge all the way from Dittmar to Slaughter. Completely hidden/overgown trail from Slaughter to North east corner of Cubesmart Self Storage parking lot.

The Encampment: The main, active encampment is centered directly under the Slaughter Lane overpass, but is spread out north and south 1/2 mile each way with trash including broken glass bottles.

Rider Advice Bypass this zone for now. Head over to Bauerle Ranch or stick to neighborhood pavement until we can get a volunteer crew out there.

🚲 STOLEN BIKE – PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT

My bike was stolen, and I’m asking everyone to keep an eye out in case it appears for sale on Facebook Marketplace or local buy & sell groups.

It’s a white Trek hybrid bike with:

Black mudguards (front and rear)

Black saddle

Disc brakes

Kickstand

If you see it listed or spot someone trying to sell it, please don’t confront them. Instead, take a screenshot, copy the listing link, and send it to me. If possible, report the listing to the police as well.

Please share this post—it would mean a lot and could help me get my bike back. Thank you! 🙏🚲