Saddle up trail party

[Mnkyboy]

It's time to check out our adopted trail "Saddle up" at TSF. We will be doing some clean up/repairs and assessing what other repairs or changes need to happen.

This will also be our March meet and greet,I am planning to bring a grill up so we can Bbq and hang out.

Hope to see a good turn out,there has been some accidents up there recently resulting in damages from vehicle recovery so there should be a lot to do.

 

[TORX]

Re: Saddle up trail party and March M&G.

I would be concerned about the snow pack this early in the year. Is the trail even passable?

 

[Mnkyboy]

Re: Saddle up trail party and March M&G.

I'm looking into trail conditions,worst case we can bbq in the snow or come up with a possible plan B for the meet and greet.

 

[VRoy98]

Re: Saddle up trail party and March M&G.

I was up a few weeks back and did fine on most of the roads and powerlines, biggest issue was all the downed trees. Recent reports have parts of TSF clear some still with snow.

 

[Mnkyboy]

Re: Saddle up trail party and March M&G.

Right now it sounds like Saddle up is under 2' of snow but they are expecting above freezing temps and a bunch of rain.

We will just have to see what happens as we get closer.

 

[AF96XJ]

Re: Saddle up trail party and March M&G.

Any new reports on snow level?

 

[Mnkyboy]

Re: Saddle up trail party and March M&G.

I've been watching it but it's not sounding good.

Pistons Wild did a work party up there yesterday but i haven't seen any posts about the conditions,they also were working University Firepower which likley had less snow than Saddle up.

I'm going to have to call it pretty soon,maybe we can throw together a normal meet and greet instead.

 

[Mnkyboy]

Re: Saddle up trail party and March M&G.

This is going to be put on hold for now, the reports I'm getting for conditions don't sound too good.

Even if we could get to the trail any work would be very minimal due to the snow.

 

[Mnkyboy]

We need to revisit this, the trail should be clear so we need to check it out.

 

[AF96XJ]

My schedule is open the 29th for a work party.

 

[Mnkyboy]

Might be able to do the 29th.

 

[rookies]

I was up there this weekend with Jolly Jeepers. The trail sure has changed since its opening. The upper section has a very challenging left turn then up hill very big holes and very big rocks. There is a bypass that has been started off trail but it doesn't get you out of trouble. Sorry I didn't get pictures. Going down hill is definitely the easier way. The upper part needs filters with that one section.

 

[Mnkyboy]

Looks like the 29th will work, we have been in contact Jahmaal with ODF and we have a list of stuff to check out up there.

He is going to run the trail this weekend and see if anything else needs addressed.

 

[Mnkyboy]

From Jahmaal.

I haven't been up there to evaluate the trail in a little bit but here are a few standard items that usually need attention.
- Blocking of illegal bypasses (I know that there is a section that has been becoming rather difficult and has resulted in a user created bypass. Leave that bypass open until we can create a solution to the difficult section)
-block illegal bypass around trail filter at west end onto spur if it is still being used
-block any other illegal bypass if any
-evaluate and identify any trail issues that may present challenges in the future (winter)
-trash pickup
-identify sign replacement needs if any
-report trail condition and volunteer hours

I will run though the Saddle Up trail this weekend and let you know if I identify any other issues to address. Thank you.

 

[Mnkyboy]

Getting close,who's planning to come out?

 

[Mnkyboy]

I should be up there around 11.

 

[Mnkyboy]

Not much to report from the clean up, other than some sign damage the trail looked to be in good shape which is surprising after the recent vehicle recoveries that took place.

We walked the entire trail and found minimal trash,we collected more trash on the roads around the trail than on the trail itself.