2011 Trail Work Update

2011 was a busy year for trail maintenance in the Truckee/North Tahoe Area. Through Gooddirtyfun, 15 miles of trail were maintained, largely the Donner Lake Rim Trail, Waddle Ranch Trails, and some trails on the US Army Corp’s Martis Valley Recreation Area.  These trails were all volunteer maintained.  In addition, The USFS received over $60,000 in grants to do much-needed maintenance on the Hole-in-the-Ground and Palisades Creek trails in 2011!!!  Lastly, Bob Holland from the Forest Service updated me on the list of work they’ve completed, which is really extensive.

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Here is the Bob’s update:

Granite Chief Wilderness

• Completely logged out wilderness
• Maintained tread,  hardened stream crossing, and brushed corridors in the wilderness.
• Replaced (minimum) wilderness signage including boundary signs and (coming soon) new info boards/kiosk

PCT  accomplishments.

• PCT maintained to standards-  Jackson meadows north to packer saddle (30 + miles)
• Peter Grubb hut to meadow lake road (crews will be working this area starting 9/21)
• Barker pass , trail worked north and south
• Bridge work- Replaced railings on the Milton creek bridges, worked approaches on haypress bridge, felled hazard trees around bridges
• Extensive rock work on Mount Judah/PCT switchback  including – rock causeway, rock culvert, stream crossing, check steps, inside/outside walls, rock berm removal, pinch rocks removed etc. ( a  high profile section with emphasis on quality rock work)
• Trainings- 2011 PCTA trail skills college, PCTA rigging course, Crosscut certifications, Boulder buster training ( we will keep you informed regarding 2012 training opportunities)
• Logged out between I80-I40 ( cut over 15 trees in early August)
• replaced signage on glacier loop trail/ pct/ donner rim access trail  from I80 implemented PCT sign plan with signs ordered and in stock

District trails

• logged out Hole in the Ground trail
• logged out section of sawtooth trail, indentified need for additional signs.
• Turnpike at Donner Camp to be fixed in 2011
• replaced interp signs (kyburz,donner picnic,sheep camps, Boca town site)
• Built kiosk signs,  will install in spring 2012 with new info board,  which is now in the design stage at the supervisors office ( Emigrant trail, donner summit trails, sawtooth, and granite chief)
• Pursued funding opportunities

Sunday, October 2: Sawtooth Ridge Challenge!

Cross Country Mountain Bike Racing at its Finest!

Sunday, October 2, 2011, 9:30 AM at Northstar-at-Tahoe

This event is a fundraiser for the Northstar/Giant Development Team and the Truckee Trails Foundation, and the last race in the Sierra Cup Regional Championship Series.    This 7.1 mile laps was used for the 2010 Collegiate Nationals, with 1150 feet of climbing, including awesome descents on trails like Knick-Knack, Paddywhack and Tryumph.   See www.BikeReg.com for registration information, or contact Kevin at mtb11@renowheelmen.org

 

 

Invitation to dine at River Ranch for Truckee Trails Foundation

Please join Truckee Trails Foundation for dinner at the River Ranch November 4th, 6pm-9pm.
Make your reservation now at 530.583.4264 and mention you are dining for TTF.

30% of your food bill (no alcohol) will go towards TTF and our community vision for a vibrant Truckee trail system. Only available in the dining room and not with other offers or certificates.

Come support our trails!

Good Dirty Fun Wednesday, September 21 at Summit Canyon!

This Wednesday evening, September 21, we will be meeting up at Summit Canyon at 4pm at the new parking area on Old 40. West on Donner Pass Rd along the lake. Go past South Shore Dr up Old 40. Make a left 400ft past the winter closure gate into the parking area.

Happy Hour at Cottonwood after the work is done!      

Bring sturdy shoes, sunscreen, water, and gloves if you have them. No experience necessary — we provide the training!  All first-time volunteers receive a Good Dirty Fun t-shirt, and if you return for more fun, we’ll give you your own personal hard hat.

Please RSVP to Allison at allison@truckeetrails.org if you plan to join us.

Mtn bike ride from Tahoe Meadows, Marlette Peak, Flume Trail, and down Tunnel Creek

I mtn biked from Tahoe meadows to Marlette Peak, Flume Trail and down Tunnel Creek yesterday with my friends Colleen & Steve. What a beautiful Tahoe day. The wildflowers are amazing now in the higher elevations. Get out a ride everyone!