Written by Ted Dodd ([email protected])
A big shout-out goes to all the Trail Ninjas who regularly volunteer for trail projects and special projects. Sometimes they work as a solo Ninja –or as teams of Trail Ninja. As a result of their efforts, Stub trails are in great shape.
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TRAIL UPDATES
Shoofly Bridge Replacement
Trail Status: Bridge is closed, but the Shoofly trail is open. Currently, the Shoofly trail is posted as an outlook and back.
Project Update:
– The Park Rangers (OPRD) have received administrative, environmental, and funding approval for this project.
– OPRD is currently interviewing contractors to replace the rotten bridge stringer.
– No official date for when construction will start or when it will be completed.
– NWTA/OPRD are discussing creating a temporary by-pass route through the creek until the bridge is replaced.
– Pending approval
Williams Creek – Armoring Project
Trail Status: Williams Creek Trail is closed
Project Update:
– The project is 80% complete.
– We hauled eight dump truck loads of rock 1/2 mile down into Williams Creek to armor (aka harden) muddy sections of the trail.
– We built three turnpikes and improved drainage on 1.5 miles of trail.
– Once the dirt drys some more, we will finish the remaining handwork.
– Reopening is scheduled for May 2022.
Rinse & Repeat (freeride area)
WARNING – Watch for trail changes.
We are starting the process of adding trail features drops and tabletops jumps. The redesign of Rinse & Repeat has been an ongoing project done in multiple steps:
– Changed the direction of the trail from being a climbing trail to downhill (done)
– Redesign the switchbacks for better flow + created large berms (done)
– Hauled in boulders and materials (done)
– Build trail features (drops and tabletop jumps)
-Active project
LapQuest Returns!
LapQuest is a grassroots group ride race/non-race social event. The intent is to celebrate all the work that volunteers have accomplished. What is LapQuest? It is a ‘challenge ride’ to see how many laps riders can do in FOUR hours. Everyone starts at Buxton trailhead and everyone finishes within 4 hours. BBQ social gathering follows the ride.
Date: June 11, 2022
Pro Tip: If you are planning to camp at Stub, make your reservations now.