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Post by daniel240 on Sept 30, 2010 6:48:11 GMT -5
Zach, will this all be part of the original planned trail that is already flagged or will this be a entirely different section of trail? I have not walked much farther past where we are now so I don't know where and how far the flags go. A finished loop would be great and I think would attract a lot more riders.
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Post by smackgilbson on Oct 1, 2010 11:05:30 GMT -5
Dan - It is the flagged Trail just a good way farther ahead. All execpt for the exit back to the walnut shelter area.
Started on it Yesterday. Working in the other direction so when its time to connect up with the existing trail everything will be nice and packed in. Hopefully we can open it up to riders all at one time when compleated.
What days are you avalible coming up. I got sunday, mon night and thursday nights freed up right now. I need your contact info too. hit me up at smackgilbson@msn.com
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Post by timbarnes on Oct 1, 2010 16:35:14 GMT -5
I'm back. I'm available Sunday, going over Saturday to ride. Good idea, Zack. I know where you are probably planning on breaking out into the Walnut Shelter area and that will work until we get the rest of the trail done. Paul and I discussed a bridge might be necessary in one area - you probably know where. We should have enough treated wood to complete one. Contact me at twbarnes@me.com or send a personal message.
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Post by smackgilbson on Oct 6, 2010 13:16:08 GMT -5
NEW TRAIL WORK DAYS ARE SCHEDULED!!
TRAIL WORK DAYS ARE EVERY 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAYS OF THE MONTH STARTING OCTOBER 16TH @ 8AM
BE SURE TO SIGN IN AT THE GATE HOUSE OR PARK OFFICE AND PARK AT THE WALNUT RIDGE SHELTER AREA (THE ONE THAT IS CLOSED OFF MOST OF THE TIME) JUST PAST THE SYCAMORE TRAIL HEAD SHELTER AREA. ASK THE RANGER AT THE GATE HOUSE/OFFICE IF YOUR NOT SURE WHERE IT IS.
IF COMING LATE WE WILL LEAVE DIRECTIONS TO WHERE WE WILL BE WORKING EXACTLY ON THE WALNUT SHELTER ITSELF.
FEEL FREE TO BRING TOOLS( RAKES, HOES, SHOVELS, ETC.) BUT WE ALSO HAVE SOME TO USE SO NO WORRYS.
... AND PLEASE BRING YOUR BIKES! FOR THOSE WHO CAN STAY LONGER ,WE PLAN TO DO SOME GROUP RIDES AFTER WORKING ON THE TRAIL.
ANY QUESTIONS GIVE ME A SHOUT @ smackgilbson@msn.com or 812-457-1708
SO OCTOBER 16TH ... WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.
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Post by daniel240 on Oct 11, 2010 7:10:19 GMT -5
I benchcut across the creek and up to where Zach stopped clearing the trail. I didnt have a rake with me or any good way to clear the small trees and brush or I would have cut farther. There were also a lot of roots so it was a little slow going. I walked the flagged trail to where it meets back with where we stopped. It didnt seem like 2 miles to me but it will still take a lot of work. A lot of cool terrain to work with. I also built a 2nd approach trail to the log ride that will make it much easier to get on the log. Can't wait till this loop is complete.
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Post by smackgilbson on Oct 11, 2010 15:50:24 GMT -5
Good work dan!
Cleared some more trail sunday night. Im about half way thru the dense part of these little trees. I want to break tru this patch before saturday. I should make it back out there Thursday for a bit.
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Post by daniel240 on Oct 14, 2010 15:14:42 GMT -5
Just a reminder about the trail build day this Saturday at 8:00a.m. If you can't make it at 8, don't worry, we should be there all morning.
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Post by smackgilbson on Oct 16, 2010 22:22:03 GMT -5
Work day went awesome today! Thanks to those of you who showed up.
We defiantly covered more ground than was expected.
The ride and grill out after was great! I just wish I could have stayed longer.
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Post by timbarnes on Oct 18, 2010 13:25:57 GMT -5
;D Like Zack said, there was a lot of trail work done on the inaugural Saturday work day. Six people made a serious dent in the trail section being developed to connect to the existing Walnut Connector trail. Thanks to Zack, Daniel, Rod, Amy, and Joseph for the hard work. Special thanks to Joseph and Amy for the refreshments afterwards. The next work day will be the first Saturday in November. ;D
There is a new "Trail Information" sign on the kiosk thanks to Rod Cowell (ECS Graphics). This has the IMBA Rules of the Trail and some specific guidelines for riding the trails at Harmonie. It also states that all trails are "two-way" to minimize confusion about trail direction. Rod also made the signs for "Trail's End" and "Work Day Schedule".
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Post by timbarnes on Oct 22, 2010 14:08:02 GMT -5
The flagged corridore has been cleared. I'm not saying the last section to the north was dense, but agent orange came to mind many times while I was battling the briars. That section is wider than necessary because I dug out most of the briars that could reach the trail. The only section that isn't cleared is where we have to decide what we're doing w/ the downed trees near the finished section of the trail. There is one downed tree near the end of the flag section that will need to be chainsawed before it can be finished - no biggie though.
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Post by smackgilbson on Oct 26, 2010 0:52:27 GMT -5
Worked on the trail On sunday, Mainly worked on a couple of features where you can get some air. They will be connected on work days with the rest of the trail.
Tim, Think Your right about having the short loop come out right behind the shelter for now. Easy peesy japaniesse. Only a few meters to open ground.
Still I want to make a trail that comes out directly across from the walnut connector. I scouted it on sunday and from the creek crossing it is not to far. I'll Flag it and clear it. Most of it is thru a wonderful brier patch.
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Post by timbarnes on Oct 27, 2010 17:21:09 GMT -5
Does anyone have a clinometer I can use?
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Post by smackgilbson on Oct 29, 2010 20:21:13 GMT -5
I Thought maybe the park had one. Have you asked Chasity? Ron Pendley maybe. I have been meaning to pick one up myself but have not yet.
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Post by smackgilbson on Nov 1, 2010 12:59:13 GMT -5
Just a reminder.... A Trail work Day is scheduled for this Saturday November 6th. 8am -till....
If all gos well ,We should be able to knock out another great section of trail.
Bring your bike !!! Ride afterwards!! Lets fire up the grill too!!
Oh yeah, If anyone has any questions you can email me at smackgilbson@msn.com or give me a call at 812 457-1708
Hope to see ya there.
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Post by timbarnes on Nov 4, 2010 18:41:43 GMT -5
Ann and I are bringing the food and drinks. We'll use the charcoal grill at Sycamore shelter house.
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