Gateway Trail
Successful Cleanup in Forest Near Old McCloud Rd
Ten volunteers cleaned up an access road off Old McCloud yesterday. The attached photo shows Mary Marcina (who identified the mess) barking orders to the crew like a master sergeant as they gather up a discarded, plastic, above-ground pool. It didn’t take this eager crew long to finish the job.
Gateway II Trail Work Underway
Considerable work has already been done to convert the previously illegal “MX” trail (also known by some as Lower Bear Springs) to a legal part of Gateway II. Some problems have been fixed, the flow has been greatly improved, and several features added. Also, a reroute is being done to avoid the dangerous drop onto Old McCloud Rd. The second photo shows bikers riding the trail while work is ongoing.
Beauty on the Gateway Trail
BRIDGES AT THE LAKE SISKIYOU DELTA ARE IN!
For all those asking, the seasonal bridges at the delta area of Lake Siskiyou were installed yesterday. Hurray! Thanks to our County work crews.
Mt. Shasta Trail Run June 20, 2020
Ryan Spitz of Shasta Trail Runs has been forced to cancel several running events recently, but is moving forward with this big race in MS on June 20. In addition, he is naming the Mount Shasta Trail Association as the beneficiary of the event in support of our ongoing trail-building efforts. Sign up by clicking the button below:
Hope you can participate, volunteer, or go watch. Thanks.
Spring Hill Cleanup 5 30 20
On Saturday, May 30, the Boy Scouts partnered with MSTA to trim and clean up the Spring Hill Trailhead. About 30 volunteers showed, including more than 20 Boy Scouts and their leaders/fathers. Everyone worked really hard and whipped the place into shape in about 90 minutes. Massive piles of weeds and slash were hauled away.
The photos show the 4-6 foot-high weeds, full wheel barrows, a very young helper with his own mower and gloves and rake (worth seeing), and the final result. The Boy Scouts worked their tails off.
Thanks to everyone.
2020 Trail Challenge — Get Your Passport Now
The Mount Shasta Trail Association invites you to participate in the 2020 Trail Challenge. This year’s challenge features 10 trails that highlight the beauty and uniqueness of our area.
It is an excellent opportunity to participate in an event that naturally socially distances participants while being part of a larger group event. This is a great opportunity for families to have many outdoor experiences together.
You have until Aug. 31st to complete 8 of the hikes listed on the passport. The first 70 people to complete their will receive a Hydro Flask tumbler! For more details and links to individual trail guides visit our 2020 Trail Challenge page, or download and print out your passport here.
Spring Hill Trailhead Cleanup, Sat., May 30
On Saturday, May 30, MSTA is partnering with the Boy Scouts and Crystal Geyser to weed and clean up the area around the Spring Hill Trailhead. The Boy Scouts will arrive about 8 am, set up, and begin working. The rest of us can show up then, or around 9 when things are organized. We’ll keep appropriate distances, and you can wear a mask if you like.
Bring weed whackers, rakes, gloves, and water (or just use our tools). I suspect we’ll have a big enough group that it won’t take long.
Thanks.
DOGWOODS ON FOUNDATION TRAIL
There are some very pretty dogwoods blooming on the Gateway Trail right now, especially on the Foundation Trail segment. On foot, the easiest way to access that area is to walk up the gravel road (east) from the Gateway Trailhead (approx. 3/8 mile), then turn right at the signs for the Foundation Trail. It’s about another 3/8 of a mile in. This photo was taken on 5/6/20, and the doggies are even more spectacular today.
