Fall is the season for Trail Days! A huge thank you to all of our Builders, Trail Crew and volunteers for putting the time and work into the trails this past month. The riding community can’t thank you enough!
Check out below what’s been happening on Fromme and Seymour 🙂
Crinkum Crankum
Trail Crew, Photos by Sarah McLeod
1. After – Rocks to the left of the rock armouring had loosened
1. Before – Side was rock armoured to prevent riders from being forced into a deep rut
2. Before – Rock armouring was unstable and was loose
2. After – Rocks were armoured back into place
3. Before – Drains had been flooded with debris
3. After – Drains were widened and cleared to create better drainage
4. Before – this section of the trail was narrow, forcing riders into a weird line
4. After – Trail was widened and resurfaced with dirt
5. Before – Rocks had been pulled out of the armouring
5. After – Rocks were replaced and filled with dirt
6. Before – The entrance into this wooden roll was eroding down onto the B-line
6. During – Beam was staked into the side
6. After – Crib was filled with large rocks to prevent further soil from stuffing away and capped with mineral soil
Forever After
Photos by: Tom Ferenc
Before – A large tree had fallen on a fall line section that has been eroded over the years
During – A grade reversal and drainage ditches were added. A berm was created, crib roll down was re-armoured and mineral was built up to protect the roots.
After
Leppard
Photos by: Joe Woywitka
After – Braids were closed with transplanted vegetation and armouring was rebuilt and extended
Before – Armouring had come loose and it was difficult to ride
Before – More armouring that had come loose
After – Armouring being rebuilt
Before – Bridge was rotting and needed to be replaced soon
After – To reduce the amount of cedar needed for replacement, bridge was shortened by building an elevated trail bed
Bottletop
Photos by: Tom Ferenc
Before – Adding a third step to the lower section of the trail
After – Third step added to the lower section of the trail
Skull
Photos by: Trevor Hansen
Before – Creating a berm for the alternate entrance from the Mill Street Connector skid road.
After – Berm progress picture
Before – Creating an exit berm to allow riders to safely slow down
After – Berm creation
Dempsey
Photos by: Trevor Hansen
Before – Rocks and debris
After – Cleared rocks and debris and added mineral soil
Before – Enhancing drainage
After – Enhanced drainage
Lower Oilcan
Trail Crew, Photos by: Sarah McLeod
1. Before – Debris and rocks on trial
1. After – Clearing debris and rocks
2. Before – Several Low spots have developed
2. After – Filling in low spots with mineral soil
3. before – A lot of erosion occurs due because of water collection
3. After – A rut was dug to collect water and send it off the trail
Lower Digger
Photos by: Trevor Hansen
Before – Protruding rocks on the trail
After – Removing protruding rocks and covering with mineral soil
Floppy Bunny
Photos by: Sarah McLeod
Before – Large puddle had formed on the low side of the berm
After – Puddle cleared
After – Drains were dug to clear water
Photos by Trevor Hansen
1. Before – Floppy Bunny jump
1. After – Floppy Bunny jump
2. Before – Berm
2. After – Berm
3. Before Floppy Bunny Jump landing
3. After – Floppy Bunny jump landing
Berm Creation
Fromme Ascent
Trail Crew, Photos by: Sarah McLeod
Before – Drains had been filled with debris
After – Drains were cleared
Before – Clearing more drains
After – Cleared drains
Before – Braids had been formed by hikers on the trail
After – Closing braids to preserve surrounding areas
Upper Griffen
Trail Crew, Photos by: Todd Fiander
Before – Slats were broken due to heavy trail use
After – Slats replaced with fresh cedar
Expresso
Trail Crew, Photos by: Sarah McLeod & Todd Fiander
1. Before – Rock armouring in the alternate expresso entrance had come loose
1. After – Re-armoured and topped with mineral soil
2. Before – This crib box was deteriorating due to heavy user traffic
2. After – The box was dug out and replaced with new cribbing
3. Before – Cribbing was at risk of blowing
After – Cribbing was staked in and topped with mineral soil
4. Before – Bomb holes were popping up along the trail
4. After – Bomb holes were filled in with fresh mineral soil
5. Before – Rocks had become dislodged
5. After – Rocks were armoured back into place
6. Before – Drain was broken
6. After – Broken cribbing was removed and a widened drain was dug. Half of a pipe was adding to aid the water drainage
7. Before – More bomb holes being repaired with mineral soil
7. After – Bomb holes being repaired
8. Before – Old gold hole filled in with rocks
8. After – Organic material was used to fill in the gold hole and plants were transplanted to promote naturalization
9. Before – More bomb hole repairing
9. After – More bomb hole repairing
10. Before – Rocks and debris were piling up on the berm
10. After – Obstacles and debris were cleared
11. Before – Bomb hole repairing
11. After – Bomb hole repairing and fresh mineral soil
7th Secret
Trail Crew, Photos by: Joe Woywitka
1. Before – Loose rock armouring and braids were forming
1. After – Rock armouring was repaired and braids were blocked
2. Before – Rocks on the trail were becoming loose
2. After – Rocks were removed and replaced with mineral soil
3. Before – More loose rock armouring fixed
3. After – Rock armouring fixed with mineral soil
4. Before – High side ditch had filled with organic matter
4. After – Ditch was restored and drains were fixed
5. Before – Old traction was removed
5. After – Traction was added and replaced
6. More armour needed attention
6. After – Rock armouring anchored
7. Before – Low sections were forming puddles
7. After – Spots were filled with mineral soil to force water drainage
8. Before – Bridge was showing signs of rotting
8. After – Bridge was secured with stakes
9. Before – Loose rocks and debris
9. After – loose rocks and debris was cleared and low spots were filled
10. Before – The Gangler TTF was modified to improve user experience and safety
10. After – The first roll down was steep and caused riders to hit their chain ring on the top of the boulder. The first roll down was extended approx 10in. to reduce the chance of riders hitting their chain ring.
11. before – More loose rock armouring
11. Repaired armouring
12. Armouring was extended and the shoulder was built up on the exit to “The Gangler” TTF
13. Removal of invasive species hung up to dry out
Check out our Events Calendar to sign up for some upcoming Trail Days and show the Shore some love!
THANK YOU!
Thank you the TAP (Trail Adoption Plan) Sponsors who brought their teams out and the volunteers who put in so much work this past month!