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To make the trails safe and easy to traverse, but also as part of our agreement with the state granting agency.

We got a bunch more signs installed today, including some that were eaten by animals, vandalized by human animals, or that had deteriorated.

CLARIFICATION: EVEN THOUGH WE’RE INSTALLING SIGNPOSTS ON MAGMA AND DEADWOOD, THESE NEW TRAILS ARE NOT FULLY COMPLETED AND HAVEN’T BEEN SURVEYED BY THE USFS. CONSEQUENTLY, THEY ARE NOT YET OPEN.

We need a couple helpers tomorrow, Sat morning, May 10 at 9 am to install signs on new trails in Gateway. Meet at the GW Trailhead on Everitt Mem Hwy. See some new trails, meet new people. Don’t get stuck on the couch.

Hey, I know that installing signs isn’t as sexy as building or improving trails, but we have to do it so people don’t get lost in Gateway. So get off your duffs and help us this Saturday. Good news is that we’ll be pounding in most of the steel posts and for the ones needing concrete, we’ll just pour in the dry mix and add water (no mixing).

It’s an opportunity to see the top or bottom of some of the new trails (Magma, Deadwood, Strawberry Valley). Much of the work can be done near vehicles and there will be some short hikes. We really need about a half dozen volunteers. We’ll meet at the Gateway Trailhead (Everitt Memorial Hwy ½ mile above the high school) at 9 am.

Let’s go, eh?

It looked it could be a wet day at Faery Falls Saturday, but eight of us went anyway. We cut some drainages, widened the trail, and made some dicey spots a little safer.  I don’t think a drop of rain fell on us. We did get a lot of “thank yous” from about 30 hikers who passed us on their way to the falls, which were running high. Thanks to Taylor Cole (US Forest Service), Bryson Schreder and Renee Casterline (Siskiyou Outdoor Recreation Alliance) for scouting the job and directing us. The intrepid volunteers included Eric Blomberg, Brian Ellis, Isajah Roggow, and Mike Hupp. Photos show the narrow trail, cutting into the hillside to widen it, and moving a large boulder to create a handhold.

Come one, come all: we’ll be gathering at the US Forest Service Office (204 W. Alma St., Mt. Shasta) at 8:30 am this Saturday, April 26. After a short sign in and safety talk, we’ll carpool to Ney Springs and walk to Faery Falls, where we’ll work to make the trail there safer and easier for hikers. I guess we’ll wrap up by noon.

Volunteers of all abilities are welcome; stay only as long as you want. Just come and say, “Hello,” and we’ll be happy. I got the tools. Jim: no trouble, OK?

An unidentified stealth member of the MSTA chainsaw crew snuck up onto Strawberry Valley Trail this afternoon and removed all the obstructing trees, then moved to the Howard access road and got the two big ones there. Happy riding and be ready to help with our trails soon!

For all you impatient trail workers, we’re getting our plans in order for some great trail work this spring and summer. In conjunction with the USFS, the first outing will be to work on the Faery Falls Trail to make it safer and easier. More details will be coming in the next few days, but I suspect we’ll meet in front of the USFS Office on Alma St. next Saturday, April 26 at about 8:30, then carpool near to Faery Falls (about a 10-15 minute drive).