A message from Chuck Clark, KyMBA trail crew co-leader:
The next trail crew in Cherokee is scheduled for this coming Saturday (April 3rd) between 12-4. It should be a great weekend to ride beforehand and then do some work if you want.
One thing that will be changing from previous trail crews is the location. Due to a delay in trail design, we will switch gears to focus on the KyMBA Downhill or Beech Tree Hill. Most of you will probably be familiar with the large, fallen beech tree that the trail goes through on this section of trail.
There will be no major project, but several small ones including:
- improving trail section as it goes just underneath of fallen beech tree. Elimination of braking bumps, removal of logs, etc. will be focus.
- closing of rogue walking trails all up and down that hillside with branches, logs, etc.
- deberming in a few areas on hillside and flat
- if there is enough time and manpower, I would love to tune up those berms on the switchback.
If you have a spot or two you would like to focus on this popular hillside, please come on out and help. Tools will be provided. Bring gloves. I think Olmsted normally brings some water, but the temps will be warm this weekend.
This Google map link shows the parking lot near the archery range where Beals Branch Rd and the Scenic Loop come together. Walk up the hillside via the trail entrance/exit and look for the trailcrew.
Hope to see you there!
