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- Sandy, Ut
Just got this from the Forest Service:
"· All of the moisture we have been receiving is much needed, however, from a trails perspective is very concerning.We are seeing substantial damage to the trails again from them being ridden to soon after rain storms. Please wait 2-3 days after rain to ride. The damage that is being done to the trails now is a major concern as it is unlikely that proper drainage will be able to be restored before winter. This creates potential for greater damage from spring snow melt as the water will get captured in the ruts that are now on the trails. Please help us protect your trails.
· The East Ridge Trail #038 between Pot Hollow # 037 and Ridge Trail #157 is temporarily closed due to the reroute that is being constructed. The reroute is located above the current trail and filled with rock that could easily break loose and roll down to the trail, the temporary closure is in effect while work is being done for trail user safety. Please plan your rides to avoid this section of trail until after September 20th.
· The “Death Rock” (as dubbed by some motorcyclists) on the Ridge Trail #157 was successfully blasted from the trail on August 22nd. Please keep in mind the section of trail between East Ridge Trail #038 and Forest Lake Trail #171 is still very technical, with steep grades, high exposure and smaller rock drops.
· The extension of the Granite Flat Connector Trail #237 is done. Both trails (the new trail to the bridge and new section of Mill Canyon #040 and the current trail that ends on Forest Road #085, connecting to the old Mill Canyon trail #040 will remain open until 2016). This Granite Flat Connector Trail is open to hikers, equestrian users and mountain bikers.
· With the recent storms, we are seeing some damage again to the front country trails. Reports of shale slides and additional damage to the Battle Creek Trail came in yesterday. Thanks to PG city for their willingness to help us take care of the damage and get the trail in good condition again.
· Parking for Timpanogos continues to be an issue on Saturdays. Visitors need to park in designated parking spaces so that they do not impeed traffic in the trailhead or along the roads. Vehicles parked in a manner that impedes traffic will be subject to towing.
· This year our Forest received the National Volunteer Award. Our Forest had the highest number of volunteers hours in the nation (by a long shot, We had 9,000 people volunteer in 2013, the next closest Forest had 1,000 people). Then in the bi-weekly volunteer update from the Washington office they had the highlight shown below about trails and volunteerism. Both of these just reminded me how greatful I am for all of the incredible Trail Adoptees and Volunteers that we have that are so dedicated to our district. We could not do it with out your support."
"· All of the moisture we have been receiving is much needed, however, from a trails perspective is very concerning.We are seeing substantial damage to the trails again from them being ridden to soon after rain storms. Please wait 2-3 days after rain to ride. The damage that is being done to the trails now is a major concern as it is unlikely that proper drainage will be able to be restored before winter. This creates potential for greater damage from spring snow melt as the water will get captured in the ruts that are now on the trails. Please help us protect your trails.
· The East Ridge Trail #038 between Pot Hollow # 037 and Ridge Trail #157 is temporarily closed due to the reroute that is being constructed. The reroute is located above the current trail and filled with rock that could easily break loose and roll down to the trail, the temporary closure is in effect while work is being done for trail user safety. Please plan your rides to avoid this section of trail until after September 20th.
· The “Death Rock” (as dubbed by some motorcyclists) on the Ridge Trail #157 was successfully blasted from the trail on August 22nd. Please keep in mind the section of trail between East Ridge Trail #038 and Forest Lake Trail #171 is still very technical, with steep grades, high exposure and smaller rock drops.
· The extension of the Granite Flat Connector Trail #237 is done. Both trails (the new trail to the bridge and new section of Mill Canyon #040 and the current trail that ends on Forest Road #085, connecting to the old Mill Canyon trail #040 will remain open until 2016). This Granite Flat Connector Trail is open to hikers, equestrian users and mountain bikers.
· With the recent storms, we are seeing some damage again to the front country trails. Reports of shale slides and additional damage to the Battle Creek Trail came in yesterday. Thanks to PG city for their willingness to help us take care of the damage and get the trail in good condition again.
· Parking for Timpanogos continues to be an issue on Saturdays. Visitors need to park in designated parking spaces so that they do not impeed traffic in the trailhead or along the roads. Vehicles parked in a manner that impedes traffic will be subject to towing.
· This year our Forest received the National Volunteer Award. Our Forest had the highest number of volunteers hours in the nation (by a long shot, We had 9,000 people volunteer in 2013, the next closest Forest had 1,000 people). Then in the bi-weekly volunteer update from the Washington office they had the highlight shown below about trails and volunteerism. Both of these just reminded me how greatful I am for all of the incredible Trail Adoptees and Volunteers that we have that are so dedicated to our district. We could not do it with out your support."
