Trail Crew:
The route designation process for the SBNF is progressing very quickly and your voice needs to be heard. There are several trails, such as Pontiac Sluice and Coxy Creek, that are slated to become non-motorized routes unless you speak up by 7/31/2006. All letters sent MUST state that you want "these roads to remain an open route through corridors of the forest." Specific trails and more to follow!
The Cucamonga Trail (1N34) has been closed for quite sometime because of wash outs. Call the Lytle Creek Forest Service office and express your interest and become a "squeaky wheel" to get them to re-open this trail that runs north of the 210 freeway in Alta Loma to Lytle Creek. Very scenic and fun trail!
Upcoming projects and work parties are already in the works from the recent devestating fires. The USFS and CDF constructed several dozer lines in and around Big Bear, near our adopted trail. Their fear is that there will be OHV users finding these dozer lines and thinking that these are new forest service roads. We, with other clubs will be asked at a later date to help block off these problem areas once their identified.
OHV volunteer ATV training and cabin opportunities are available. If interested, let me know and I'll get your name on the list.
Safety is of the upmost priority. Buckle up on the trails. Several injury rollovers on John Bull (9), Dishpan Springs, and on Holcomb Creek. In addition, while performing adopt-a-trail work or enjoying the forest's, remember to be aware of others using hand tools, sparks from the hand tools, winching, stacking rocks, snakes, bees, poison oak, flash floods, and lighting strikes. Have a plan before something comes up.
Marijuana Warning! There is a serious problem with undesirables using forest service lands to cultivate their dope. Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead is a huge problem; some areas are less than 50'-100' of some of our most favorite trails, including John Bull. Almost alway's near a stream or water source. These folks have nothing to lose. Use caution and be aware of your surroundings. Booby traps are common! Should you see bizzare behavior, a pick up or rig with fertilizer and yard sprinkler lines in the back, try and get a plate number and report it to the USFS. Don't try to confront the individuals.
Till next time break a birfield... and hope to see you 7/30 for the USFS and Trail Crew survey of our trail 2N87Y.
Next meeting 10/18/2006 @7:00 at the Sizzler's in Corona.
Mark
The route designation process for the SBNF is progressing very quickly and your voice needs to be heard. There are several trails, such as Pontiac Sluice and Coxy Creek, that are slated to become non-motorized routes unless you speak up by 7/31/2006. All letters sent MUST state that you want "these roads to remain an open route through corridors of the forest." Specific trails and more to follow!
The Cucamonga Trail (1N34) has been closed for quite sometime because of wash outs. Call the Lytle Creek Forest Service office and express your interest and become a "squeaky wheel" to get them to re-open this trail that runs north of the 210 freeway in Alta Loma to Lytle Creek. Very scenic and fun trail!
Upcoming projects and work parties are already in the works from the recent devestating fires. The USFS and CDF constructed several dozer lines in and around Big Bear, near our adopted trail. Their fear is that there will be OHV users finding these dozer lines and thinking that these are new forest service roads. We, with other clubs will be asked at a later date to help block off these problem areas once their identified.
OHV volunteer ATV training and cabin opportunities are available. If interested, let me know and I'll get your name on the list.
Safety is of the upmost priority. Buckle up on the trails. Several injury rollovers on John Bull (9), Dishpan Springs, and on Holcomb Creek. In addition, while performing adopt-a-trail work or enjoying the forest's, remember to be aware of others using hand tools, sparks from the hand tools, winching, stacking rocks, snakes, bees, poison oak, flash floods, and lighting strikes. Have a plan before something comes up.
Marijuana Warning! There is a serious problem with undesirables using forest service lands to cultivate their dope. Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead is a huge problem; some areas are less than 50'-100' of some of our most favorite trails, including John Bull. Almost alway's near a stream or water source. These folks have nothing to lose. Use caution and be aware of your surroundings. Booby traps are common! Should you see bizzare behavior, a pick up or rig with fertilizer and yard sprinkler lines in the back, try and get a plate number and report it to the USFS. Don't try to confront the individuals.
Till next time break a birfield... and hope to see you 7/30 for the USFS and Trail Crew survey of our trail 2N87Y.
Next meeting 10/18/2006 @7:00 at the Sizzler's in Corona.
Mark
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