Pedestrian bridge back in.

This morning, a crew of 3 retrieved a lost ramp from the dam meadow and got it installed.

All in all, the pedestrian bridge is pretty good, for being put back as a temporary solution.

Here is the ramp, being towed up Dam hill after dragging it by hand, out of the meadow.

 

We are now in Tomasi RD ditch.  Almost there!

Made it.

Here Sandy is adding rock and gravel, to help hold it in and moderate the grade up it.
Cribbing had tons or rock added to them as well.

Done!  Both ramps had much gravel added to them.
Jim M really was here helping this morning but we didn't get a shot of him.

Well, it's not REALLY done, as it still needs to be 2ft higher and mounted on posts.
Some mutts tested it out...it passed their inspection.

BIG thanks goes to Jim M and Sandy A for all their help.  Oh and the trail mutts too!

This is the old dam that was blown out.
We'll clear this area so we can keep the trail open from
Dam Hill to Sidewinder.
We could use help next week to start clearing the debris and save lumber.
Just contact us at arlyn.aronson@gmail.com 370-2911

Pedestrian bridge rehab

Today the pedestrian bridge near Tomasi pit road in the gorge was winched back to its original position.  On Saturday we hope to compete its installation.

Do note, this bridge was not replaced, but just set into a usable position. This is a temporary fix, to allow pedestrians to access the gorge via the Pine Loop (trail 2) and cross the creek safely, while staying off of the gravel pit haul road. In the future, this bridge will need to be placed on posts high enough to keep it safely above high water.

Winching the bridge out of the creek

Once the bridge cribbing was removed, winching it over was a snap.

Winching the cribbing back to where it belongs.

One ramp was nearby. The other is down in the meadow.

Rehabilitating the cribbing.

Once the bridge was lifted, we could get it back onto the cribbing.

The land owner came by looking for his long lost water pump that went missing during
 the flood.  And Jim found it!

Some trail mutts came by to check the progress.

Paul spent the rest of the afternoon lending a hand.

Placing the cribbing.

Squirrel hunting was great!

Lifting the bridge back on top of the cribbing.
Nice to have Paul helping with trails today.

Done! And trail mutt tested, and approved.

The ramp for this side needs to be recovered from the dam meadow.

That first step is a doozy!

We'll finish this project on Saturday morning. Stop by if you can help!

Shed sheeting on!

With the help of the Finlandia soccer coaching crew,  the roof sheathing was installed today.

With a crew like this, LOTS can get done.

Special thank's to Mark for coming out to lead the crew.

And thanks to Bridget who's Finlandia's Head Cross Country coach who
 brought along Tyler Little, Marcus Girgiolo, and Jordan Andrews.

At the end of the day.
To help, simply get in touch at  arlyn.aronson@gmail.com or 370-2911

Pine Loop pedestrian bridge finishing touches done!

Today the Pine Loop pedestrian bridge was "officially" completed.  For a bit of history...   We found this bridge got so narrow over the winter, skiers could hardly stay on it.  Then a few years ago we did have a few folks fall off and into the creek. This is not recommend in the winter!  So we rebuilt it a bit wider, higher out of the creek, with a railing, plus much stronger so as to stay up under snow loads.

The plaque acknowledges those who made the bridge possible.

Looks nice, don't you think? Especially with the fall colors.

No more winter time creek dips here!

Spring creek bridge updating done.

The Spring Creek bridge has been widened and raised just a bit for safer skier approaches.  Gravel was added to make nice ramps up to it and steel stakes placed in the abutments to help hold it during high water.  This job took 50 hours to complete.

Steel posts being driven in.   It was HOT on this day.

Decking going on.

Gravel being loaded.
Was assisted by Sandy A. Blair O. Josh N and Gromit.

All done!   The site was cleaned up after this photo was taken.
 If you like the work we do for the trails, please buy a pass or donate to them.
Thanks!

Swedetown creek pedestrian bridge updated.

The pedestrian bridge at the bottom of the Pine loop has been replaced.  We'll now have a safe crossing with a railing on it, plus it's sturdy enough to stay up under snow loads.  BIG THANKS to Blair O. and Josh N. for their mechanical help with this upgrade.  Plus the City of Hancock for purchasing most of the materials.  This project took 150 hours to do.

If you like what we are doing for the trails, please donate or buy a pass.

Done!!!  It's 4" higher out of the water than the old one was.

The two intrepid volunteers.

This will last for years.  And we'll not have any more people falling off.

Pedestrian bridge improvements begin.

After having a skier fall off the pedestrian bridge that's located at the bottom of the Pine loop, it was decided to make it wider for safe winter crossings.   Plus the new one will be made much stronger, more appropriate for snow loads, and will have a railing on it.   Of course it will remain too narrow for motorized crossing.   We are scheduled to begin work on the project starting on Tuesday June 21, through Friday June 24th.

If you'd like to help or make a donation towards this necessary improvement, either would be most appreciated.   Contact Arlyn if you can help at arlyn.aronson@gmail.com or 370-2911  Job site preparation begins before June 21st.

Bridge work bonus photos, work B on Saturday.

More decking photos taken this past Saturday morning. 

This was the last photo before it was covered with decking.

Then the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity fellows showed up.

Decking is being moved in.

Gromit inspects work as the first few are being laid down.

Things are really moving along now.

Almost done.

 

Fall colors have really came out the past few days.

This Saturday, October 10th we'll be having another work bee. We could use a couple hands at the Middle Bridge to help with gravel unloading. We'll also need a group to help with brushing in Churning Rapids.

Can you give a few hours of your time in behalf of the trails? If so, email Sandy - sandyaronsonpt@gmail.com or call/text 370-1077

If you are not able to give your time, your financial gift will help to fund more hired labor hours. We appreciate either...thanks for using and supporting the trails!