Forest Lake Project: Saturday, 8/4/12, 12:00 noon

[ret32]

I realize this conflicts with the Mineral Basin run some of you are planning this weekend. But several on this forum have expressed an interest in being invited to the next Utah 4x4 Club project up at Forest Lake.

When: 12:00 Saturday, 8/4/2012, 12:00 noon
Where: Meet at the Tibble Fork parking lot at 12:00 or at the trailhead at 12:45 for those coming from Midway or who are already in the canyon.
What: Goals will include checking on the new posts up at the lake, re-dragging logs to re-define the perimeter around the high water mark of the lake, blocking off an illegal bypass that has cropped up this summer, and/or tidying up campsites along the trail. In that order of priority. The reason for the mid-day start is to increase the likelihood that the campsites will be empty.

Also, I plan on camping somewhere in AF Canyon that night, probably up Dry Fork. Anybody is welcome to join me if they wish.

 

[Kevin B.]

I'll make time for this.

 

[dutchman]

If I can make it, I'm in.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Actually, this doesn't conflict with the Mineral Basin trip. We should be done with the trail by then, so I imagine a few of us could make it. I'll spread the word. Thanks for keeping us in the loop and inviting us.

 

[gertsch]

Oh man maybe I can do this! I'm always wanting to do trail repair and such!

 

[TJDukit]

I'll try and make it. If I do I won't be driving the jeep and would need to ride along with somebody. The jeep is staying on the pavement until I get my new drag link.

 

[DsmXJRider]

I have noticed when I was up there last weekend there are a couple fences that fell down also.

 

[ret32]

We will also be helping out with the installation of a sign at the motorcycle trailhead at the lake. And may be helping a couple of FS employees with a GPS/dimensions inventory of campsites along the trail.

I'll try and make it. If I do I won't be driving the jeep and would need to ride along with somebody. The jeep is staying on the pavement until I get my new drag link.

I would offer you a seat, but I'll have two FS employees riding along from Dutchman Flat.

I have noticed when I was up there last weekend there are a couple fences that fell down also.

If it's the area I'm thinking of, the bypasses the fence was put up to block off are pretty well grown over by now. As long as people stay on the trail at that spot, we may just remove the downed fence. That will be a future project though.

 

[DsmXJRider]

Sounds good. I did buy the annual pass so ill be in AF most every weekend. I'll try keep tabs on it. Lol.

 

[Kevin B.]

I'll try and make it. If I do I won't be driving the jeep and would need to ride along with somebody. The jeep is staying on the pavement until I get my new drag link.

i should have a seat

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[Stephen]

I'll be up the canyon with the Isuzu Run, depending on where we're at around noon, I'll see if I can join you. What CB channel are you going to be on?

 

[ret32]

I'll be up the canyon with the Isuzu Run, depending on where we're at around noon, I'll see if I can join you. What CB channel are you going to be on?

I'll be on Channel 4.

 

[TJDukit]

Looks like I'm out. Tore something in my hand changing and alternator belt. I'd be pretty useless up there.

 

[UFAB]

Sounds like a great opportunity to give back to the community. Would a chainsaw help out, I always enjoy the sound of a 2 stroke. What other kind of tools would be appreciated, shovel, pick, rakes? Trash bags?

 

[ret32]

Sounds like a great opportunity to give back to the community. Would a chainsaw help out, I always enjoy the sound of a 2 stroke. What other kind of tools would be appreciated, shovel, pick, rakes? Trash bags?

No chainsaws on Forest Service duty unless you're certified by them. The FS employees will be bringing the tools needed to install the sign. Otherwise, a tow strap for dragging downed trees around, a gps and camera for marking campsites, shovel/rake could be useful for campsite cleanup, trash bags are always good, gloves are always good.

 

[ret32]

So just a couple of reminders:

12:00 at Tibble Fork Reservoir - congregate near the bathroom (I normally find that lining up along the side of the road on the upper end of the parking lot works well.

12:45 at the trailhead if coming from the other direction.

CB Channel 4

Also, I will be camping overnight Saturday, probably up Dry Fork, maybe even do a hike to Sunset Peak, any and all are welcome to come with.

 

[Kevin B.]

Don't look for me. I dropped my diffs before finding out Carl is out of town. Oops.

 

[UFAB]

UFAB made a presence with another fellow wheeler. It was a nice day, had a few flat tire fixes. Always being prepared pays off. Working with some winch techniques to include a snatch block on one of the tire changes. Moved logs around for the Forest Service to make a perimeter around the Lake.

 

[bamacpl]

Easy to change a tire this way!!

 

[sixstringsteve]

is that venture's red rig?