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KeepsWhatHappens · 09-14-2007, 07:22 PM

The call was put out and only a few hardy souls responded to the call. Friday afternoon J_Sims (Jeff) and TalksWithFoxes (Chip) met me at the Waterworks ready for some hard labor.

After two STR newbie rides the entry of the Waterworks Trail had become a loose mess only rideable by experts on a good day. Plus the entry onto the bridge over the V-ditch was never well thought out.

First we documented how everything looked before we started.

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From below you can see how loose and chewed up the trail had become. It was too steep to be sustainable. The trail needed to be re-routed.
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The view from the top. Note: You can't even see the bridge below.

So after meeting Jeff for the first time we all set to work. First we walked the trail route that made sense. Then we started clearing brushing and doing earthwork to level the trail.

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This is where the new trail will go.
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Chip working on the brush.
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Here I am attacking the hill.
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Jeff works on the trail.
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Jeff playing in the dirt.
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After a few hours it was time to test it out. I got the first time honors.
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The re-route made the bridge cross much easier.
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Chip hiking back up to test the new trail.
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Chip coming down the new trail.
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Chip cleans the bridge on his first attempt. This trail is working!
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The upper hairpin is a little tight so Jeff gives it some more work.
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Then he widens the area past the hairpin.
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Chip putting the final touches on the upper part.

...to be continued....

KeepsWhatHappens

KeepsWhatHappens · 09-14-2007, 07:37 PM

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Jeff (J_sims) tests out the new trail.
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Jeff cleans the bridge on his first try.
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Chip makes some minor adjustments
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Then I give it another shot.
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No problemo.
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Then Chip gives the new trail another go.
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...and nails it. Looks like its....
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...Beer-thirty!

Thanks Chip and Jeff for busting ass with me to make this trail more sustainable.

KeepsWhatHappens

Schecky · 09-14-2007, 07:38 PM

You guys are awesome.

J_Sims · 09-14-2007, 07:42 PM

Great meeting you both....

Thanks for the Brew Ha Ha

Remember...Ride it don't Slide it....

Cheers

dstepper · 09-14-2007, 08:00 PM

Very nice...we appreciate your work. Did not hear about the work, I was off early and would have joined in.

genusmtbkr5 · 09-14-2007, 08:09 PM

Nice job guys. Sorry I missed the work. I already committed to a ride, I'll have to give it go the next time I ride Waterworks.

Waldo · 09-14-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dstepper

Did not hear about the work, I was off early and would have joined in.

Ditto.
Thanks for the effort guys!

socal ridur · 09-14-2007, 09:49 PM

looks sweet, im going to have to do it now...you know what would be fun in those hairpins....flowy berms

J_Sims · 09-14-2007, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by socal ridur

looks sweet, im going to have to do it now...you know what would be fun in those hairpins....flowy berms

we thought about that but everything is so dry we probably would have created a sand pit rather than a dug out bermed corner...

We need water up there

Pain Freak · 09-15-2007, 05:46 AM

Wow, that was a lot of work. I really liked the time you took us on that little section. I was thinking then, that the trail would be unrideable and destroyed as soon as the rains come (when they ever do). I still would of liked a couple more attempts at the original way as it was, but I understand the need to make it more sustainable. Thanks for all the hard work, that was a big job.

Singletrack Angel · 09-15-2007, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Pain Freak

Wow, that was a lot of work. I really liked the time you took us on that little section. I was thinking then, that the trail would be unrideable and destroyed as soon as the rains come (when they ever do). I still would of liked a couple more attempts at the original way as it was, but I understand the need to make it more sustainable. Thanks for all the hard work, that was a big job.

The original drop is still there for the more adventurous...

KeepsWhatHappens · 09-15-2007, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dstepper

Very nice...we appreciate your work. Did not hear about the work, I was off early and would have joined in.

Yeah I didn't advertise it much, but thanks for the offer to help. I'll let you know next time we work on that trail,

KeepsWhatHappens

genusmtbkr5 · 09-15-2007, 09:53 PM

John, was the bridge moved at all or is it on the same line?

KeepsWhatHappens · 09-15-2007, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by genusmtbkr5

John, was the bridge moved at all or is it on the same line?

We didn't move the bridge and we left the original trail for those who want the extra challenge. We added 150' of new trail with one switchback and aligned it so the approach to the bridge is dead straight on.

Rode it again today with TalksWithFoxes and Whitechocolate and we all cleaned it no problem.

KeepsWhatHappens

genusmtbkr5 · 09-15-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KeepsWhatHappens

Rode it again today with TalksWithFoxes and Whitechocolate and we all cleaned it no problem.

KeepsWhatHappens

John, who's Whitechocolate?

KeepsWhatHappens · 09-15-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by genusmtbkr5

John, who's Whitechocolate?

My friend Steve. That's his Geoladders call sign.

KWH

Jordansrealm · 09-15-2007, 10:36 PM

Rode Tijeras today and the new trail looks great. The bridge is still in the same spot so you can take either line. I wouldnt say the switchback is newbie friendly but definitely easier than the DH option because of how loose it is. Great work on the new trail!

J_Sims · 09-15-2007, 10:38 PM

All We need is a little rain and the new section would shape right up

biglimey · 09-16-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KeepsWhatHappens

We added 150' of new trail with one switchback

More trail!, that can only be a good thing!!!

thanks guys, we could all do with donating a little trail work time!

09-14-2007, 07:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
KeepsWhatHappens Warriors Society Member	Trail Work Report: Waterworks Re-Route The call was put out and only a few hardy souls responded to the call. Friday afternoon J_Sims (Jeff) and TalksWithFoxes (Chip) met me at the Waterworks ready for some hard labor. After two STR newbie rides the entry of the Waterworks Trail had become a loose mess only rideable by experts on a good day. Plus the entry onto the bridge over the V-ditch was never well thought out. First we documented how everything looked before we started. waterworks_01.jpg From below you can see how loose and chewed up the trail had become. It was too steep to be sustainable. The trail needed to be re-routed. waterworks_02.jpg The view from the top. Note: You can't even see the bridge below. So after meeting Jeff for the first time we all set to work. First we walked the trail route that made sense. Then we started clearing brushing and doing earthwork to level the trail. waterworks_03.jpg waterworks_04.jpg This is where the new trail will go. waterworks_05.jpg Chip working on the brush. waterworks_06.jpg Here I am attacking the hill. waterworks_07.jpg Jeff works on the trail. waterworks_08.jpg Jeff playing in the dirt. waterworks_09.jpg After a few hours it was time to test it out. I got the first time honors. waterworks_10.jpg waterworks_11.jpg The re-route made the bridge cross much easier. waterworks_12.jpg Chip hiking back up to test the new trail. waterworks_13.jpg Chip coming down the new trail. waterworks_14.jpg Chip cleans the bridge on his first attempt. This trail is working! waterworks_15.jpg The upper hairpin is a little tight so Jeff gives it some more work. waterworks_16.jpg Then he widens the area past the hairpin. waterworks_17.jpg Chip putting the final touches on the upper part. ...to be continued.... KeepsWhatHappens

09-14-2007, 07:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
KeepsWhatHappens Warriors Society Member	Waterworks:Ride Tests waterworks_18.jpg Jeff (J_sims) tests out the new trail. waterworks_19.jpg waterworks_20.jpg waterworks_21.jpg waterworks_22.jpg waterworks_23.jpg waterworks_24.jpg waterworks_25.jpg Jeff cleans the bridge on his first try. waterworks_26.jpg Chip makes some minor adjustments waterworks_27.jpg Then I give it another shot. waterworks_28.jpg waterworks_29.jpg waterworks_30.jpg waterworks_31.jpg No problemo. waterworks_34.jpg Then Chip gives the new trail another go. waterworks_35.jpg waterworks_36.jpg waterworks_37.jpg waterworks_39.jpg ...and nails it. Looks like its.... waterworks_41.jpg ...Beer-thirty! Thanks Chip and Jeff for busting ass with me to make this trail more sustainable. KeepsWhatHappens

09-14-2007, 07:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Schecky SoCalMTBubbs	You guys are awesome. __________________ tkblazer: it was Steven Jackson that led me to STR... http://www.ventanausa.com/

09-14-2007, 07:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
J_Sims An Illustrated Scumbag	Great meeting you both.... Thanks for the Brew Ha Ha Remember...Ride it don't Slide it.... Cheers __________________ If you don't live for something... You will die for nothing That's right 1/2 Horse power baby http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/

09-14-2007, 08:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	Very nice...we appreciate your work. Did not hear about the work, I was off early and would have joined in. __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

09-14-2007, 08:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
genusmtbkr5 Single Track Mind	Nice job guys. Sorry I missed the work. I already committed to a ride, I'll have to give it go the next time I ride Waterworks. __________________ Gene"GuidesNewWarriors" *http://www.warriorssociety.org/* *http://www.sharemtb.com/*

09-14-2007, 09:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
socal ridur freerider	looks sweet, im going to have to do it now...you know what would be fun in those hairpins....flowy berms __________________ downhill, because golf and football only require one ball Quote: Rockinthecasbah ...today was the first day I felt like 7 inches wasn't enough

09-15-2007, 05:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
Pain Freak Directionally Challenged	Wow, that was a lot of work. I really liked the time you took us on that little section. I was thinking then, that the trail would be unrideable and destroyed as soon as the rains come (when they ever do). I still would of liked a couple more attempts at the original way as it was, but I understand the need to make it more sustainable. Thanks for all the hard work, that was a big job. __________________ "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew—and live through it." — Doug Bradbury "When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me." — Emo Philips

09-15-2007, 09:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
genusmtbkr5 Single Track Mind	John, was the bridge moved at all or is it on the same line? __________________ Gene"GuidesNewWarriors" *http://www.warriorssociety.org/* *http://www.sharemtb.com/*

09-15-2007, 10:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
Jordansrealm Im lost	Rode Tijeras today and the new trail looks great. The bridge is still in the same spot so you can take either line. I wouldnt say the switchback is newbie friendly but definitely easier than the DH option because of how loose it is. Great work on the new trail! __________________ "Gene, let me hold on to your nuts for you" - CC "You think you're smart cuz you know words" - Benchwarmers

09-15-2007, 10:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
J_Sims An Illustrated Scumbag	All We need is a little rain and the new section would shape right up __________________ If you don't live for something... You will die for nothing That's right 1/2 Horse power baby http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/

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