Some one mentioned
that trail stewards
could be the solution
for some trails that
are returning to the
forest.
Adopt a trail is a nice
way to show you care.
Some of us have
favorite trails that we
work on a lot and then
the others don't see
much work.
Then those trails get
lots of use and the
others turn to brush.
If you would like to adopt a trail please let
us know and then we know that its taken care of.
Members that have responded;
This is a good idea. I have been trying to keep up the Camp One Loop, and the
Manley Gulch Trails.
Chris
I think the adopt a trail is a great idea. If it isn't already taken I would
like to adopt Boiler Trail.
Gene
We would like to adopt the High Chute trail and the Labrador Trail.
Jim and Cindy
Many more trails trails need work. Please consider adopting a trail!
Chris
This clean up day MCC collected the least amount of trash in the five years we have been working in this area. Maybe we are making an impression on dumpers. The party spots were the hardest to pick up this year. We got allot of nails (from burned pallets) and broken glass but many nails remain. JDSF may be getting a rolling magnet this would help to get almost all of the nails. Schools are going on summer break so we may see increased use of party spots. Use care when riding through these spots, S.H. Trail at T.V. Trail, and Rd 500 at Rd 511 (Wuss Hill).
Saturday morning the truck loads of bikes kept coming from the FBPD storage yard (they now have a shed so stored bikes will not stay out in the weather as in the past) and more than 30 bikes where dropped off behind Fort Bragg Cyclery.
Mendocino Coast Cyclists will again hold a trash clean-up day on Jackson State Forest. Garbage is less then in years past but clean-up is still needed. The plan is to break into small groups and head out to known problem areas. We should regroup around 2pm and load trucks headed to Caspar Garbage Transfer Station. For more information call Rick Riley at 964-5250
A small group showed up for the trail workday but we got a lot done! The trail is now ridable to the second switchback corner. After this corner is built trail building will be easier until some steep side slope areas just before it connects with the existing trail. I talked to JDSF recreation forester Tess Albin-Smith about building jumps, and drops, she said they would be o.k! This would be a good trail to have some stunts along side. The next trail workday will be in January but anyone willing to do work may at any time just stay up hill of flags.
We had a good turn out for the Trash Clean up Day on October 22nd. Most trash was small this year. A group collected shooters trash from the rock pit at the end of Rd 530. Another group pulled all fagging left on trails and picked up some four-wheeler truck parts and other trash on S/H Trail. Stan hauled a couch and other debris from the Caspar Orchard area. John Lowden brought his nail magnet and collected nails from party spots on Rd 500. Although we did not collect the volume of trash of past Clean up days getting the small stuff dose make a difference in trail enjoyment for all users and hopefully discourage abusers.
Taking a break 
We got a lot of work done on the new trail. It was hot but a large part of the trail is now ridable. More work needs to be done to connect with the existing trail. Thanks to those able to help a switchback corner was completed as well as a lot of side hill bench cut. Another day of trail work will be set up soon. Hopefully it will not be as hot!
Saturday July 22nd will be MCC's first workday this year. Everyone interested in helping should meet on Road 409 at the end of the pavement at 10am. Bring shovels, rakes, picks, or hoes if you have them. I plan on working until 4pm. Also bring water, a lunch/snack, and work gloves.
