Traildogs - January 16th, 2008
Another good day of busting tread. We had our first eureka moment at 12:30 today when the trail crossed Mt. Harbor Rd. which means we are now moving up into the mountains that will take the trail to the Hickory Nut Mountain Vista at about 1400 feet elevation or about 800 feet above the lake. I have attached three photos of the tough traildogs who have made this accomplishment possible. We completed the difficult Tom's Twist section today and it is a beautiful challenging section that both bikers and hikers will enjoy.
The UFS team has completed grading the new trailhead parking area and the county has donated the gravel to complete the enlarged parking area. This is another good example of our coalition members working together to make this project possible.
Today was a bit of challenge in that the weather was trying to interfere with our progress by alternately turning cold then warmer then raining then stopping. The team however hung in their and we are now 3/4 of mile east of Mt. Harbor Rd and moving northeast toward the old Iron Creek fire road about 8/10 of a mile away. Our machine operator David Musselwhite has proven to be great member of the dig team and is always willing to work with the volunteers to make the trail as beautiful as possible.
If you plan to join us tomorrow Thursday Jan 17th turn off US 270 onto Mt. Harbor Road go approx two blocks to the second dirt road on your right a forest service road (it is marked with pink flagging on both sides of the entrance). Go east up this road for approx 1/2 mile and you will come to a fork in the road. Park there and go down the left fork following the pink flagging until you see the entrance to the new dig on your left. Follow the new trail until you find the dig team. Bring your lunch and water, as tools will be available.
Hope to see you there.
Jerry Shields
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