Preview of May 3rd Trail Party - Pictures!
We walked Newton this afternoon with the Team Captains and charted out some really exciting stuff to be done at tomorrow's Trail Party! I am so excited! Please check out the Ride Calendar for the map to join us!
Before you get out there, be warned that there is Poison Oak around. It is not "everywhere" yet, but you should know what it looks like at this early stage:
As you can see, it looks very different in its early stages than when it matures and reaches a flatter deep green color. At this time of year, Poison Oak's shiny red/orange and green leaves are often atop a stem resembling a grayish stick. In its early stages, as now, Poison Oak is very oily and doesn't look wholly green as it does when it matures, so it's easy to mistake it for something innocuous. This is where people run into trouble.
Ahhhhh ... the Oregon Blackberry. It looks like this:
Though not poisonous, it is an invasive prolific plant that needs to be cut out when you see it (and you'll see lots of it on our trail parties).
On to the fun stuff! Here are some of the areas we'll be working on. We are doing major trail building and awesome re-routes, so those who show up will be a part of some amazing changes in four short hours!
Jeff Hough marking out a new serpentine!
Trail Team Captains getting their instructions
A new turnpike (or toll bridge if you prefer) will be here tomorrow afternoon!
And you'll have to be a part of THIS to believe it! Wow!
Come be a part of this amazing day! You'll be amazed at what a team of bikers can accomplish in four short hours!
Shanti Ware
Forest Park Liaison
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Toll Bridge