What a fantastic day on Skinny Trail!
A total of 25 incredible volunteers came together with 4 DR mowers, 5 string trimmers, 1 hedger, countless loppers, and a rake to knock out the summer foliage and get Skinny Trail back into shape.
Foliage maintenance is about much more than making the trail look nice. One of the most important goals is cutting back saplings and vegetation that grow in the trail corridor. If left unchecked, the corridor becomes narrower, sight lines disappear, and the trail becomes less enjoyable (and less safe) for everyone who rides, runs, or hikes it.
Thanks to today’s trail warriors, every section of Skinny Trail was trimmed and is ready for everyone to enjoy. Our volunteer crew included experienced hands and first-timers, young and old, mountain bikers, runners, and hikers—all working side by side for the trails we love. It’s not just about getting the job done, it’s the amazing camaraderie too!
A huge thank you to our volunteers:
Miles St Peter
Greg Miller
Max Shanks
Randy McClure
John Pilcher
Jimmie Crawford
Nancy Downard
George Murphy
Paul Farrow
Kate Galbraith
Pete Hill
Clayton Allmond
Glenn Ritchie
Gabe Hoffman
Julie Voegtlen
Mike Ikeler
Morgan Verdery
Scarlett Verdery
AV Verdery
Mac Verdery
Kent Daniel
Chris Ashwell
Daniel Allen
Jackie Sanders
Angela Allen
Not everything went perfectly—we had one of our DR mowers break down—but master mechanic Randy McClure had it back up and running with a trailside repair. That’s just another example of the teamwork that keeps these work parties moving!
With Skinny Trail complete, we’re turning our attention to Keg Creek Trail, our longest trail at nearly 9 miles. That’s why we’re breaking it into two work parties instead of one.
Upcoming Work Parties>
August 5 – Keg Creek Trail (Part 1)
August 8 – Keg Creek Trail (Part 2)
August 15 – Deep Step Trail
August 22 – Big Rock Trail
Thank you to everyone who gave up part of their Saturday to keep our trails in outstanding condition!
